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 tone of most elegies?

  1. Joyful

  2. Mournful

  3. Angry

  4. Hopeful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

I am often irritable and angry.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This question is related to the Mania scale, which measures the tendency to be irritable, aggressive, and hostile.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who works in a specific field or profession?

  1. Professional

  2. Specialist

  3. Expert

  4. Artisan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A professional is someone who has specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who works in a job that requires a high level of education and specialized skills?

  1. Professional

  2. Specialist

  3. Expert

  4. Artisan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Professionals are typically required to have a bachelor's degree or higher and to have undergone specialized training in their field.

Multiple choice

What does the speaker say about the skylark's young?

  1. They are helpless and vulnerable.

  2. They are strong and independent.

  3. They are playful and curious.

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

The speaker describes the skylark's young as 'weak and naked', 'strong and fledged', and 'full of glee'.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

In the context of forgiveness, what does it mean to 'let go'?

  1. To forget the offense entirely

  2. To suppress or ignore the offense

  3. To release the negative emotions associated with the offense

  4. To condone or excuse the offense
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Forgiveness involves letting go of the negative emotions and resentment associated with an offense, rather than forgetting, suppressing, or condoning it.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very angry"?

  1. To be in a fit of pique

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "to be in a fit of pique" means to be very angry or upset.