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 social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Which one of the following was not taught to women in the Victorian England?

  1. To wear tight clothing

  2. To be dutiful and submissive

  3. To be strong and aggressive in behaviour

  4. To bear pain and suffering
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Explanation

In Victorian England, women were socialized to be submissive, dutiful, and to endure suffering. Being strong and aggressive was considered unfeminine and was not taught.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a figure of speech that uses a mild or indirect word or phrase to replace a harsh or blunt one?

  1. Euphemism

  2. Understatement

  3. Irony

  4. Hyperbole
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Explanation

Euphemism is a figure of speech that uses a mild or indirect word or phrase to replace a harsh or blunt one.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punctuation mark that is used to enclose a word or a phrase that is being emphasized?

  1. parentheses

  2. brackets

  3. braces

  4. bold
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Explanation

Bold is a punctuation mark that is used to enclose a word or a phrase that is being emphasized. It is also used to indicate the title of a book, movie, or other work of art.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of character flaw?

  1. Pride.

  2. Greed.

  3. Envy.

  4. Perfectionism.
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Explanation

Perfectionism is not a common type of character flaw. It is more often seen as a positive trait or a driving force for a character's actions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a semantic change?

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

  2. The word 'awful' originally meant 'full of awe'

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

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The changes in the meanings of the words 'nice', 'awful', and 'gay' over time are all examples of semantic changes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a fan who is particularly knowledgeable about a particular artist or band?

  1. Expert

  2. Guru

  3. Scholar

  4. Nerd
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Explanation

An expert fan is someone who has a deep understanding of a particular artist or band's music, history, and discography. They are often able to provide detailed insights and analysis of the artist's work.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a vice?

  1. Gluttony

  2. Sloth

  3. Humility

  4. Envy
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Explanation

Humility is not a vice. It is a virtue that is often associated with modesty and selflessness.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Asexual
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Explanation

Asexuality is the term used to describe a person who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a pyrrhic?

  1. stressed-unstressed

  2. unstressed-stressed

  3. stressed-stressed

  4. unstressed-unstressed
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Explanation

A pyrrhic is a metrical foot consisting of two unstressed syllables.

Multiple choice

The term (\text{scat singing}) refers to:

  1. Singing without words, using nonsense syllables

  2. Singing in a foreign language

  3. Singing in a high-pitched voice

  4. Singing in a low-pitched voice
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Explanation

Scat singing is a vocal technique in jazz music where singers improvise melodies using nonsense syllables instead of words.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways to deal with suffering?

  1. Accepting suffering.

  2. Fighting against suffering.

  3. Ignoring suffering.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

There are many ways to deal with suffering, including accepting suffering, fighting against suffering, and ignoring suffering.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the intentional or unintentional mistreatment of an older person?

  1. Elder Abuse

  2. Elder Neglect

  3. Financial Exploitation

  4. Age Discrimination
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Explanation

Elder abuse is a broad term that encompasses any intentional or unintentional act that causes harm or distress to an older person.

Multiple choice

What is a collection of synonyms and antonyms called?

  1. Dictionary

  2. Encyclopedia

  3. Thesaurus

  4. Glossary
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Explanation

A thesaurus is a collection of synonyms and antonyms, arranged alphabetically or by subject.