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 virtue is often associated with the ability to control one's desires and passions?

  1. Temperance

  2. Justice

  3. Courage

  4. Prudence
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Temperance, also known as moderation, is the virtue associated with self-control and the ability to restrain one's desires and passions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a basic emotion according to Paul Ekman?

  1. Anger

  2. Disgust

  3. Surprise

  4. Contempt
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Contempt is not considered a basic emotion by Paul Ekman. The six basic emotions identified by Ekman are anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the act of Jesus Christ taking on the sins of humanity?

  1. Substitutionary Atonement

  2. Propitiation

  3. Expiation

  4. Redemption
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Explanation

Substitutionary Atonement refers to the idea that Jesus Christ took on the sins of humanity upon Himself, becoming a substitute for them and bearing the punishment for their sins.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the act of appeasing God's wrath or satisfying His justice through the Atonement?

  1. Substitutionary Atonement

  2. Propitiation

  3. Expiation

  4. Redemption
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Propitiation refers to the act of appeasing God's wrath or satisfying His justice through the Atonement, making it possible for Him to forgive humanity's sins.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the act of redeeming or buying back humanity from the power of sin and death through the Atonement?

  1. Substitutionary Atonement

  2. Propitiation

  3. Expiation

  4. Redemption
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Redemption refers to the act of redeeming or buying back humanity from the power of sin and death through the Atonement, restoring their relationship with God.

Multiple choice

Which of these is an example of an epigrammatic toast?

  1. May your troubles be as few as your teeth, and your joys as many as your fingers and toes.

  2. To our friendship, which is like a fine wine, improving with age.

  3. Here's to the ones who make us laugh, even when we don't want to.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All the provided options are examples of epigrammatic toasts, demonstrating wit, brevity, and clever wordplay.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the punishment that Tantalus was given?

  1. The Punishment of Tantalus

  2. The Eternal Thirst and Hunger

  3. The Endless Torment

  4. The Unquenchable Desire
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The punishment that Tantalus was given was called the Punishment of Tantalus.

Multiple choice

Do you think political correctness is a good thing or a bad thing?

  1. A good thing.

  2. A bad thing.

  3. It depends on the context.

  4. I don't know.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Whether political correctness is a good thing or a bad thing depends on the context. In some cases, it can be a positive force for creating a more inclusive and respectful society. In other cases, it can be seen as a form of censorship that stifles free speech.

Multiple choice

What is an excited utterance?

  1. A statement made under the influence of excitement.

  2. A statement made under the influence of alcohol.

  3. A statement made under the influence of drugs.

  4. None of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An excited utterance is a statement made under the influence of excitement. This means that the statement was made without the person having time to think about it or fabricate it. Excited utterances are admissible in court as an exception to the hearsay rule.

Multiple choice

What will happen to those who are judged to be righteous?

  1. They will go to heaven

  2. They will go to hell

  3. They will be destroyed

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Those who are judged to be righteous during the Second Coming will go to heaven.

Multiple choice

What will happen to those who are judged to be wicked?

  1. They will go to hell

  2. They will be destroyed

  3. They will be given a second chance

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Those who are judged to be wicked during the Second Coming will go to hell.

Multiple choice

Which virtue is concerned with acting in moderation and avoiding extremes?

  1. Temperance

  2. Justice

  3. Fortitude

  4. Prudence
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Temperance is the virtue concerned with acting in moderation and avoiding extremes. It is often contrasted with the vice of intemperance, which is characterized by excessive indulgence.

Multiple choice

According to Aristotle, what is the mean between the extremes of cowardice and rashness?

  1. Fortitude

  2. Justice

  3. Prudence

  4. Temperance
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Explanation

Aristotle believed that fortitude is the mean between the extremes of cowardice and rashness. It is the virtue that enables us to face danger and overcome fear in a rational and measured way.

Multiple choice

Which virtue is concerned with acting in moderation and avoiding extremes?

  1. Temperance

  2. Justice

  3. Fortitude

  4. Prudence
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Temperance is the virtue concerned with acting in moderation and avoiding extremes. It is often contrasted with the vice of intemperance, which is characterized by excessive indulgence.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The word 'gay' used to mean 'happy'

  2. The word 'nice' used to mean 'foolish'

  3. The word 'awful' used to mean 'full of awe'

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Semantic change is the process by which words change their meaning over time. The word 'gay' used to mean 'happy', the word 'nice' used to mean 'foolish', and the word 'awful' used to mean 'full of awe' are all examples of semantic change.