English Language

Vocabulary and Synonyms

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Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.

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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice

What is the term for a word that is used to refer to a taboo subject in a more offensive way?

  1. Euphemism

  2. Dysphemism

  3. Homonym

  4. Synonym
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A dysphemism is a word or phrase that is used to refer to a taboo subject in a more offensive way.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a dysphemism?

  1. Kicked the bucket

  2. Passed away

  3. Big

  4. Large
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kicked the bucket is a dysphemism for died, used to make the subject of death more vulgar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a linguistic taboo?

  1. Using profanity.

  2. Discussing religion.

  3. Talking about death.

  4. Complimenting someone.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Using profanity is an example of a linguistic taboo, as it is considered socially unacceptable in many cultures.

Multiple choice

What do you call a mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers?

  1. A scaredy-cat

  2. A coward

  3. A wimp

  4. A scaredy-mathematician
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A scaredy-mathematician is a humorous term for a mathematician who is afraid of negative numbers.

Multiple choice

What term is used to describe an individual who displays extreme devotion and enthusiasm for a particular celebrity, band, or sports team?

  1. Fanatic

  2. Enthusiast

  3. Aficionado

  4. Zealot
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A fanatic is someone who exhibits excessive and often irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a particular person, cause, or idea.

Multiple choice

Gratitude is often associated with which of the following virtues?

  1. Humility

  2. Kindness

  3. Generosity

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gratitude is closely related to virtues that promote positive relationships and well-being.

Multiple choice

What does gnarly mean in the context of board sports?

  1. Awesome

  2. Difficult

  3. Dangerous

  4. Stylish
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In board sports, gnarly is used to describe something that is impressive or challenging, often in a positive sense.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a lexical semantic relation?

  1. Synonymy

  2. Antonymy

  3. Hyponymy

  4. Meronymy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Synonymy is a lexical semantic relation between two words or phrases that have the same or very similar meanings.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a lexical ambiguity?

  1. The word 'bank' can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

  2. The word 'run' can refer to a physical activity or a small stream of water.

  3. The word 'set' can refer to a group of things or the act of placing something down.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are instances of lexical ambiguity, where a single word has multiple meanings.

Multiple choice

Which type of fan is characterized by their casual interest and occasional engagement with their favorite subject?

  1. Casual Fan

  2. Hardcore Fan

  3. Occasional Fan

  4. Enthusiastic Fan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Casual fans are those who have a general interest in a particular subject but do not engage with it as deeply or consistently as hardcore fans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism used in political double-speak?

  1. Collateral damage

  2. Enhanced interrogation techniques

  3. Freedom fighter

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are euphemisms used in political double-speak to deceive or mislead the public.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of ambiguous language used in political double-speak?

  1. Collateral damage

  2. Enhanced interrogation techniques

  3. Freedom fighter

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are instances of ambiguous language used in political double-speak, as they can be interpreted in multiple ways.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a dignity for a planet?

  1. Rulership

  2. Exaltation

  3. Triplicity

  4. Term

  5. Face
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Triplicity is not a dignity for a planet. The four dignities for a planet are rulership, exaltation, term, and face.

Multiple choice

I am most ashamed of _____.

  1. my mistakes

  2. my failures

  3. my weaknesses

  4. my appearance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This question assesses the individual's sense of guilt and shame.

Multiple choice

I am most angry when _____.

  1. I am treated unfairly

  2. my plans are disrupted

  3. I am criticized

  4. I am ignored
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This question assesses the individual's triggers for anger and their ability to manage their anger.