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 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

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

  1. embarassment

  2. embarrassment

  3. embarassment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'embarrassment' is spelled with two 'r's.

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

Which of the following is not a type of positive emotion?

  1. Joy

  2. Gratitude

  3. Anger

  4. Hope
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Joy, Gratitude, and Hope are types of positive emotions. Anger is not.

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

What is the term used to describe a person who advocates for cycling and cycling infrastructure?

  1. Cycling enthusiast

  2. Bike commuter

  3. Cycling advocate

  4. Recreational cyclist
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cycling advocates are individuals or organizations that promote cycling as a mode of transportation and work to improve cycling infrastructure and policies.

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

In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to:

  1. Point at someone.

  2. Touch someone's head.

  3. Yawn or sneeze without covering your mouth.

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

In many cultures, it is considered disrespectful to point at someone, touch someone's head, or yawn or sneeze without covering your mouth.

Multiple choice

In some Indian cultures, it is considered disrespectful to:

  1. Climb a mountain without permission from the local community

  2. Leave trash on the mountain

  3. Speak loudly on the mountain

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In some Indian cultures, it is considered disrespectful to climb a mountain without permission from the local community, leave trash on the mountain, and speak loudly on the mountain.

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.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the literal meaning of Li'an in Arabic?

  1. Cursing

  2. Oath

  3. Accusation

  4. Divorce
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term Li'an is derived from the Arabic word 'la'ana', which means 'to curse'.

Multiple choice

Which type of fan is characterized by their extreme devotion and willingness to go to great lengths to support their favorite subject?

  1. Casual Fan

  2. Hardcore Fan

  3. Occasional Fan

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

Hardcore fans are known for their intense devotion and willingness to invest significant time, money, and effort in supporting their favorite subject.