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 meaning of a word?

  1. The meaning of a word is its definition.

  2. The meaning of a word is its use.

  3. The meaning of a word is its context.

  4. The meaning of a word is its intention.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wittgenstein argued that the meaning of a word is its use. He believed that the meaning of a word is not something that is fixed, but something that changes depending on the context in which it is used.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Yama?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Non-stealing

  4. Cleanliness
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cleanliness is not a Yama, but rather a Niyama.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Niyama?

  1. Purity

  2. Contentment

  3. Austerity

  4. Self-study
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Self-study is not a Niyama, but rather a Yama.

Multiple choice

What were some of the punishments that slaves could face for disobedience or逃跑?

  1. Whipping

  2. Branding

  3. Mutilation

  4. Death
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Correct answer
Explanation

Slaves in the French colonies could face a variety of punishments for disobedience or逃跑, including whipping, branding, mutilation, and even death.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player is able to make a play that is considered to be particularly clever or unexpected?

  1. Crafty

  2. Slick

  3. Deceptive

  4. Ingenious
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term "crafty" is often used to describe a player who is able to make a play that is considered to be particularly clever or unexpected.

Multiple choice

In Dickinson's Because I could not stop for Death, Death is compared to what?

  1. A carriage

  2. A horse

  3. A gentleman

  4. A friend
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Death is compared to a carriage several times in Because I could not stop for Death, most notably in the line 'Because I could not stop for Death, / He kindly stopped for me.'

Multiple choice

What is the process of understanding the meaning of written words?

  1. Reading

  2. Writing

  3. Speaking

  4. Listening
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Reading is the process of understanding the meaning of written words.

Multiple choice

Which proverb warns against excessive anger?

  1. Anger is a short-lived madness.

  2. A soft answer turns away wrath.

  3. He who angers you controls you.

  4. Revenge is a dish best served cold.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This proverb cautions against giving in to anger, as it is a temporary and irrational state of mind that can lead to negative consequences.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the excessive pride or arrogance that often leads to a tragic hero's downfall?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Anagnorisis

  3. Hubris

  4. Peripeteia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hubris refers to the protagonist's excessive pride, which often blinds them to their own flaws and leads to their downfall.

Multiple choice

Which of these terms is often used to describe a young woman in a condescending or patronizing manner?

  1. Lass

  2. Chick

  3. Girlie

  4. Maiden
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'girlie' can be used in a condescending or patronizing way to refer to a young woman, implying a lack of maturity or seriousness.

Multiple choice

Which of these terms is commonly used to describe an older man in a respectful or affectionate manner?

  1. Geezer

  2. Codger

  3. Pops

  4. Grandpa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'pops' is often used as a respectful or affectionate way to address an older man, particularly a father or grandfather.

Multiple choice

Which of these terms is often used to describe an older woman in a derogatory or dismissive manner?

  1. Crone

  2. Hag

  3. Biddy

  4. Matron
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'crone' is often used in a derogatory or dismissive way to refer to an older woman, implying a negative or undesirable state.

Multiple choice

What is the literal meaning of Istihsan?

  1. Preference

  2. Equity

  3. Justice

  4. Reasoning
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Istihsan is an Arabic word that literally means 'preference'.

Multiple choice

In some cultures, it is customary to express grief and loss through:

  1. Loud wailing and crying

  2. Quiet contemplation and reflection

  3. Physical displays of affection

  4. Withdrawing from social interactions
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In some cultures, it is considered appropriate to express grief and loss through loud wailing and crying, while in others, it is more common to show grief through quiet contemplation and reflection.

Multiple choice

In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to:

  1. Cry in public

  2. Wear bright colors during mourning

  3. Attend social gatherings

  4. Return to work or school after a death
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wearing bright colors during mourning is not typically considered disrespectful in most cultures, although it may be in some.