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 communication

Good-Looking

  1. Pretty

  2. Nice-looking

  3. Lovel;y

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

"Pretty" is the most direct and common synonym for "good-looking" when describing someone's appearance. "Nice-looking" is grammatically awkward and less commonly used. "Lovely" is more about beauty or charm than general physical appearance. "Pure" refers to moral cleanliness or being unmixed, which is unrelated to physical appearance.

Multiple choice softskills communication

"Dishevelled" appearance

  1. Untidy

  2. Fierce

  3. Foolish

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

Dishevelled means untidy, messy, or in disordered appearance - typically used for hair or clothing. Option A matches this meaning perfectly.

Multiple choice softskills communication

"Linient" parent

  1. Wise

  2. Not strict

  3. Foolish

  4. Severe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A lenient parent is one who is not strict - they are permissive and indulgent. Option B correctly captures this meaning.

Multiple choice softskills communication

"Repulsive"

  1. Disgusting

  2. Attractive

  3. Normal

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

Repulsive means causing strong disgust or aversion. 'Disgusting' is the closest synonym - something that repels or disgusts you.

Multiple choice softskills communication

"Audacious" attempt

  1. Useless

  2. Foolish

  3. Crazy

  4. Bold
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Audacious means showing a willingness to take bold or risky risks. 'Bold' is the correct synonym - fearless and daring.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Eminent

  1. high

  2. lofty

  3. soaring

  4. inferior
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Eminent means distinguished, famous, or outstanding. Inferior is the opposite, meaning of lower quality or rank. High, lofty, and soaring are actually synonyms or related to eminent, not antonyms.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Facile

  1. superficial

  2. eloquent

  3. profound

  4. silver -tongued
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Facile means superficial, shallow, or lacking depth. Profound is the opposite, meaning deep or meaningful. Superficial is actually a synonym of facile, while eloquent and silver-tongued refer to speaking ability.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Gracious

  1. graceless

  2. churlish

  3. impolite

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

Gracious means courteous, kind, and pleasant. Graceless, churlish, and impolite are all antonyms meaning rude or lacking manners. Therefore 'all of above' is correct.