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 general knowledge foreign languages
  1. Follower of justice

  2. seeker of peace

  3. seeker of justice

  4. follower of peace

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aaron is a Hebrew name meaning 'seeker of justice' or 'mountain of strength'. In the Bible, Aaron was Moses' brother and the first high priest. 'Seeker of justice' best captures the essence of his role and name's meaning.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. the salvation

  2. the redeemer of the Lord

  3. the salvation of the Lord

  4. the redeemer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Esaias is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Isaiah, which means "the salvation of the Lord" or "Yahweh is salvation". This distinguishes it from just "salvation" or "redeemer" alone - it specifically connects salvation to the Lord.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. festive

  2. ceremony

  3. mouring

  4. sad

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Festus is a Latin name meaning "festive" or "joyful", derived from the Latin word "festus" relating to festivals and celebrations. This is different from ceremony or mourning - it specifically connotes joy and festivity.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. great

  2. firm

  3. strong

  4. intellegent

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gibbar is a Hebrew name meaning "strong" or "mighty/valiant". In biblical contexts, it refers to physical strength or mightiness, distinguishing it from greatness or intelligence which are different qualities.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. Holy

  2. grace

  3. peace

  4. love

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hananiah is a Hebrew name meaning "grace" (from "hanan" - to show favor/grace). While holy, peace, and love are related concepts, this name specifically denotes divine grace or favor, distinguishing it from those other virtues.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. active

  2. moving

  3. roaring

  4. sleeping

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jashem (or Jashen) appears in biblical genealogies and is associated with one who sleeps or is quiet/restful. This meaning distinguishes it from active, moving, or roaring states - it connotes stillness and rest.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. friendly

  2. lovable

  3. motherly

  4. faithfull

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Martin is derived from the Latin name Martinus, related to Mars, the god of war, but the name evolved to mean "friendly" or "warlike" in different contexts. In this question, "friendly" is the intended meaning, distinguishing it from lovable, motherly, or faithful.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. compassion

  2. companion

  3. follower

  4. saint

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Raham is a Hebrew name meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy.' It appears in biblical contexts and represents the quality of showing deep sympathy and concern for others.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. my almighty

  2. my strength

  3. my son

  4. my family

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Uzzi is a Hebrew name meaning 'my strength' or 'my power.' It appears in biblical contexts as both a personal name and a term expressing divine strength.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages
  1. justice

  2. peace

  3. clean

  4. faith

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Zacchaeus is a biblical figure from the New Testament whose name comes from the Hebrew word 'Zakkai,' meaning pure, innocent, or clean. While Zacchaeus is most famous for his repentance and the promise to make restitution for his tax collecting, the literal meaning of his name relates to purity or cleanness.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. HateroWomen

  2. Misogamist

  3. Misogynist

  4. Misanthrope

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A misogynist is someone who hates, dislikes, or is prejudiced against women. A misanthrope hates mankind in general, a misogamist hates marriage, and 'HateroWomen' is not a recognized English term.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Obstructician

  2. Obstetrician

  3. Obstaclone

  4. Obviousine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks about a medical professional related to childbirth. An obstetrician is a medical doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health. While a midwife is a different role (a trained health professional who assists in childbirth), the options focus on medical terminology. 'Obstetrician' is the correct medical term among the given choices that relates to pregnancy care.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Stimulate

  2. Modulate

  3. Postulate

  4. Adulate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To flatter someone means to praise them excessively often insincerely. Adulate is a formal word meaning to praise someone obsequiously or excessively. Stimulate means to arouse activity or energy, modulate means to adjust or regulate, and postulate means to suggest or assume. Adulate is the closest synonym to flatter in the context of excessive praise.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Psychomaniac

  2. Psychoilliac

  3. Psychosomatic

  4. Psychodreamatic

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Psychosomatic refers to physical symptoms or illnesses that are caused or aggravated by mental factors like stress or anxiety. The question describes imagining being ill (pseudo-diseased). Psychosomatic disorders involve real physical symptoms that have psychological causes rather than physical ones. The other options are not real medical terms.