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

Select only one answer choice. Which of the following best describes �sporadic� as used in line 9 of the passage?

  1. Involuntary

  2. Less serious

  3. Isolated

  4. Unpredictable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As per the passage �sporadic� must contrast with �intense�. The passage does not talk about the seriousness or lack of it. So (2) cannot be the answer. �Involuntary� can no way be the opposite of �intense�. Same is applicable for (4) unpredictable and (5) continuous.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do so by being understated, tentative or ____________.

  1. hyperbolic

  2. restrained

  3. argumentative

  4. indifferent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence lists adjectives describing a weak or unconvincing approach. 'Restrained' fits the context of being understated or tentative.

Multiple choice

Directions: Carry One Mark Each.

Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the given word.

Awkward

  1. Inept

  2. Graceful

  3. Suitable

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

(A) Inept Showing a lack of judgment, sense or reason; inappropriate or foolish. Synonyms of inept: Awkward, clumsy or incompetent (B) Graceful having or showing grace or elegance Synonyms of graceful: elegant, stylish, sophisticated, etc. (C) Suitable Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose or situation Synonyms of suitable: acceptable, satisfactory, fit, etc. (D) Dreadful Causing or involving great suffering, fear or unhappiness, extremely bad or serious Synonyms of Dreadful: terrible, frightful, awful, etc.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence below? In a democracy, everybody has the freedom to disagree with the government.

  1. Dissent

  2. Descent

  3. Decent

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

(A) Dissent (V) : - hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. eg :- Two members dissented from the majority. In a democracy, everybody has a freedom to dissent with the government. (B) Descent (V) :- An act of moving downwards, dropping or falling. eg :- The plan has gone into a sleep descent. (C) Decent (N) :- Of an acceptable standard, satisfactory e.g. :- People need decent homes. (D) Decadent (adj) : Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.