English Language

Vocabulary and Synonyms

18,261 Questions

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.

Finding exact synonymsWord substitutionVocabulary in contextAssociated word groups

Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disarray

  1. state of disorder

  2. great influence (especially political or social)

  3. swindle

  4. form of literature in which irony, sarcasm, and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Disarray literally means 'without array' or 'without order,' referring to a disorganized or chaotic state. Option A is the precise definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disavowal

  1. denial

  2. act stupidly

  3. large wave of water

  4. using satire
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Disavowal means the act of denying any responsibility or support for something. It combines 'dis-' (away) + 'avow' (declare openly). Option A correctly captures this meaning of denial.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diaphanous

  1. sheer

  2. outwit

  3. blessing

  4. exhibiting art or skill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diaphanous describes material that is sheer, translucent, or almost completely transparent - like thin silk or gauze. Option A's 'sheer' is the precise definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diatribe

  1. bitter scolding or denunciation

  2. reservoir or water tank

  3. determined

  4. one who commits sabotage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism against someone or something. It comes from Greek meaning 'a way through' but evolved to mean abusive speech. Option A is correct.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dichotomy

  1. division into two opposite parts

  2. fortress

  3. leave to someone by means of a will

  4. cloying sweet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dichotomy means a division into two mutually exclusive, contradictory, or opposed groups. The Greek roots 'di-' (two) + 'temnein' (to cut) literally mean 'cutting in two.' Option A is accurate.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dictum

  1. authoritative and weighty statement (made by a judge in court)

  2. quote

  3. scold strongly

  4. desecrating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A dictum is a formal or authoritative statement or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge in court. It comes from Latin 'dicere' (to say). Option A correctly identifies the legal context.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

didactic

  1. (of speech or writing) intended to teach a moral lesson

  2. having to do with citizens

  3. deprived of (someone beloved through death)

  4. invioably sacred
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Didactic describes speech or writing that is intended to teach, instruct, or impart a moral lesson. It comes from Greek 'didaktikos' (teaching). Option A is the correct definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

die

  1. metal block used for shaping metal or plastic

  2. having foresight

  3. state of being deprived of something valuable or beloved

  4. inclined to cruelty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In manufacturing, a die is a specialized tool used to cut, shape, or stamp materials like metal or plastic. This is different from the common meaning 'to cease living.' Option A is correct.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diffidence

  1. shyness

  2. climb by crawling with difficulties

  3. deprived of (something valuable)

  4. Scandinavian myth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diffidence means shyness, modesty, or lack of self-confidence when dealing with others. It comes from Latin 'diffidentia' (lack of trust in oneself). Option A is correct.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diffuse

  1. wordy

  2. loud continous noise

  3. mad with violent anger

  4. wise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When applied to speech or writing, diffuse means wordy, rambling, or spread out without clear concentration. The primary meaning is 'spread out' or 'dispersed,' which in communication becomes wordiness. Option A is correct in this context.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dignitary

  1. person of high rank or position

  2. secret

  3. beg

  4. person celebrated for wisdom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A dignitary is a person who holds a high rank, office, or position of honor in society or an organization. It comes from 'dignity,' implying high status. Option A is the correct definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

digression

  1. wandering away from the subject

  2. loud resounding noise

  3. harass or trouble from all directions

  4. lascivious
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A digression occurs when someone wanders away from the main subject or topic being discussed. Option A correctly identifies this meaning. The other options describe unrelated concepts: loud noise (B), harassment (C), and inappropriate behavior (D).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dilate

  1. expand

  2. striker (tongue) of a bell

  3. soil

  4. salty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dilate means to expand, widen, or become wider. Option A correctly defines this term. The other options refer to bell parts (B), earth/ground (C), and taste (D).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dilatory

  1. delaying

  2. shrill, trumpetlike sound

  3. beastlike

  4. (of the skin) yellowish and unhealthy-looking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dilatory means characterized by delay or procrastination - tending to delay or slow down. Option A is correct. The distractors are unrelated terms: sound (B), animal-like (C), and skin appearance (D).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dilettante

  1. aimless follower of an art or a field of knowledge (not taking it seriously)

  2. fear of being locked in

  3. signify

  4. tending to improve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A dilettante is someone who cultivates an art or area of knowledge superficially or for amusement, without serious commitment. Option A correctly captures this. The distractors are unrelated: fear of confinement (B), meaning (C), and improvement (D).