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 softskills leadership

dismiss

  1. eliminate from consideration

  2. deserts

  3. blessing

  4. burn the surface of
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Explanation

To dismiss means to reject, eliminate, or put something out of consideration. Option A 'eliminate from consideration' captures this meaning perfectly. The other options are unrelated words with different meanings.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disparage

  1. belittle

  2. courtesy

  3. rude, insensitive person

  4. enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.
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To disparage means to speak of someone or something in a way that shows lack of respect or makes them seem unimportant. Option A 'belittle' is the closest synonym, accurately reflecting the meaning of disparage.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discombobulated

  1. discomposed

  2. supplement to the body of a will

  3. soothing or mild (food)

  4. case for a sword blade
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Discombobulated means confused, discomposed, or upset - a state of mental confusion. Option A 'discomposed' is the correct synonym, describing a disturbed mental state. The other options define unrelated terms.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discomfit

  1. frustrate

  2. arrange (laws or rules) as a code

  3. flattery

  4. a great quantity
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To discomfit means to frustrate, unsettle, or make someone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Option A 'frustrate' captures the core meaning. The other options are unrelated words with different definitions.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discompose

  1. disturb the composure of

  2. use of force to get someone to object

  3. loud or harsh roar or screech

  4. temporary platform for workers (to work at heights above the ground)
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To discompose means to disturb the composure or calmness of someone. Option A 'disturb the composure of' is the direct definition. The other options describe completely different concepts.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disconcert

  1. confuse

  2. living at the same time as

  3. bored with pleasure or dissipation

  4. climb up
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To disconcert means to confuse, unsettle, or disturb someone's composure. Option A 'confuse' is the primary definition. The other options are unrelated words that do not match.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disconsolate

  1. hopelessly sad (at the loss of something)

  2. tooth projecting from a wheel

  3. irreverence

  4. meager
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Disconsolate means hopelessly sad, especially from loss or disappointment. Option A 'hopelessly sad (at the loss of something)' accurately defines this emotion. The other options are unrelated terms.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discord

  1. conflict

  2. convincing

  3. extremely (offensively) obvious

  4. someone who bears the blame for others
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Discord means disagreement, conflict, or lack of harmony between people or ideas. Option A 'conflict' is the direct synonym. The other options describe unrelated concepts.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discordant

  1. not harmonious

  2. think over

  3. cold or cheerless

  4. hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food
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Discordant means not in harmony, not matching, or clashing. Option A 'not harmonious' is the exact definition. The other options are unrelated words that do not define discordant.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discretion

  1. prudence

  2. tendency to keep together

  3. (unpleasantly) swollen or puffed as with water or air

  4. trace
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Discretion means prudence, careful judgment, or the freedom to decide what should be done. It's about being cautious and wise in decision-making. Options B, C, and D describe cohesion, swelling, and minimal traces.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

discursive

  1. (of a person or writing) digressing

  2. make coins

  3. club

  4. laugh (at)
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Discursive describes speech or writing that digresses or meanders from the main topic, covering many points in a rambling way. Options B, C, and D refer to minting, social organizations, and ridicule.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disdain

  1. treat with scorn or contempt

  2. the chance occurrence, at the same time, of two or more seemingly connected events

  3. gloomy

  4. sear
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Disdain means to treat with scorn, contempt, or extreme disrespect - looking down on something as unworthy. It's a strong negative attitude. Options B, C, and D describe coincidence, gloominess, and burning.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disembark

  1. debark

  2. utensil with perforated bottom used for straining

  3. state of depression or melancholy

  4. number of points
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To disembark means to debark - to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey. It's the opposite of embark. Options B, C, and D describe kitchen tools, emotional states, and scoring.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disenfranchise

  1. disfranchise

  2. work together

  3. pretense (of strength)

  4. stamp out(put an end to)
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Disenfranchise means to deprive of rights or privileges, especially the right to vote. Disfranchise is a synonym. It's about taking away legal rights or standing. Options B, C, and D describe cooperation, deception, and eradication.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

disfigure

  1. mar the appearance of

  2. examine and compare in order to verify authenticity

  3. having a dull edge

  4. frown angrily
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Disfigure means to permanently spoil or damage the appearance of something. Mar the appearance of captures this meaning precisely. The other options describe completely different actions: authenticating documents, having a dull edge, or frowning angrily.