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

Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia, a word that imitates a sound?

  1. Splash

  2. Beautiful

  3. Giggle

  4. Tranquil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. 'Splash' is an example of onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound of something hitting water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion?

  1. Anger

  2. Joy

  3. Sadness

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Surprise is not a basic emotion, but rather a reaction to an unexpected event.

Multiple choice

A limerick's brevity, a virtue so rare, ( ) In advertising, it's a powerful snare. ( ) With concise wit, it delivers its punch, ( ) Leaving a lasting impact, a brand's message won't hunch.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Limericks' concise and witty nature makes them ideal for advertising, as they can effectively convey a brand's message in a memorable and engaging manner.

Multiple choice

What is the tone of most elegies?

  1. Joyful

  2. Mournful

  3. Angry

  4. Hopeful
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Elegies are typically written in a mournful tone, as they are meant to express grief and sorrow over a loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of emotive language used in international media?

  1. The war in Ukraine is a humanitarian crisis

  2. The government's response to the pandemic has been a disaster

  3. The new trade deal is a win-win for both countries

  4. The economy is booming
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'humanitarian crisis' is an example of emotive language because it is designed to evoke strong emotions in the reader.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism used in international media?

  1. The war in Ukraine is a humanitarian crisis

  2. The government's response to the pandemic has been a disaster

  3. The new trade deal is a win-win for both countries

  4. The economy is booming
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'disaster' is a euphemism for a very bad situation.

Multiple choice

What is the opposite of Mudita?

  1. Aversion

  2. Envy

  3. Indifference

  4. Gratitude
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Envy is the antithesis of Mudita, as it involves feeling resentment or unhappiness towards the success or joy of others.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of semantic drift?

  1. The word 'nice' originally meant 'foolish'

  2. The word 'awful' originally meant 'inspiring awe'

  3. The word 'gay' originally meant 'carefree'

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are examples of semantic drift.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of semantic pejoration?

  1. The word 'villain' originally meant 'peasant'

  2. The word 'knave' originally meant 'boy'

  3. The word 'slut' originally meant 'slovenly person'

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are examples of semantic pejoration.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of semantic amelioration?

  1. The word 'nice' originally meant 'foolish'

  2. The word 'awful' originally meant 'inspiring awe'

  3. The word 'gay' originally meant 'carefree'

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are examples of semantic amelioration.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a word that has multiple meanings?

  1. A polyseme

  2. A homonym

  3. A synonym

  4. An antonym
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A polyseme is a word that has multiple meanings.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?

  1. A polyseme

  2. A homonym

  3. A synonym

  4. An antonym
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very intelligent"?

  1. To be a rocket scientist

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "to be a rocket scientist" means to be very intelligent.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very stupid"?

  1. To be a dumb bunny

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "to be a dumb bunny" means to be very stupid.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very lucky"?

  1. To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" means to be very lucky.