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
  1. Way

  2. Exit

  3. Obstacle

  4. Line

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

In this context, 'bar' means an obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or movement. The other options (way, exit, line) don't convey the sense of obstruction that 'bar' carries in phrases like 'bar to success' or 'barrier'.

Multiple choice
  1. Evidence

  2. Adversary

  3. Support

  4. Flow

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

An 'opposition' is someone or something that is against another person or position. An 'adversary' is exactly that - an opponent or enemy who acts in opposition to someone else's interests or goals.

Multiple choice
  1. Esteem

  2. Reputation

  3. Appreciation

  4. Humiliation

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

'Disgrace' means loss of honor, respect, or reputation. 'Humiliation' is the closest synonym as it refers to the feeling of shame and loss of dignity that accompanies disgraceful situations or actions.

Multiple choice
  1. Reversed

  2. Discernible

  3. Dull

  4. Different

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

'Perceptible' means something that can be perceived, seen, or noticed by the senses. 'Discernible' is a direct synonym, meaning capable of being perceived or recognized clearly through observation or perception.

Multiple choice
  1. Ignor

  2. Enrage

  3. Pacify

  4. Improve

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

Option A has 'Ignor' which appears to be a typo for 'Ignore' or 'Ignorance'. 'Overlook' can mean to ignore or fail to notice something. Given the context of finding synonyms, A is likely the intended answer despite the spelling error.

Multiple choice
  1. Stolid

  2. Obsolescent

  3. Complete

  4. Recent

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

'Antiquated' means very old, outdated, or obsolete. 'Obsolescent' refers to something in the process of becoming obsolete or outdated, making it the closest synonym among the options. Stolid means calm, complete is unrelated, and recent is the opposite.

Multiple choice
  1. Affect

  2. Interest

  3. Elevate

  4. Improve

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

As a verb, 'influence' means to affect or have an impact on something or someone. 'Affect' (as a verb) is a direct synonym - to influence is to affect or produce a change in something. Interest, elevate, and improve are not synonyms in this context.

Multiple choice
  1. Brave

  2. Impotent

  3. Bright

  4. Oppressive

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

Burdensome describes something that is heavy, difficult to bear, or causes hardship. Oppressive means overwhelming, harsh, or difficult to endure, which matches this meaning perfectly. The other options (Brave, Impotent, Bright) describe qualities or states unrelated to burden or difficulty.

Multiple choice
  1. Cultivated

  2. Whisical

  3. Savege

  4. Wise

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

Wild can mean uncultivated, untamed, or savage in the sense of being uncivilized or ferocious. Savege is clearly a typo for Savage, which is the intended correct answer. Whisical is also a typo (for Whimsical), but does not relate to wild.

Multiple choice
  1. Clear

  2. Restrain

  3. Admit

  4. Cheer

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

Check has multiple meanings, but one meaning is to restrain or hold back from proceeding. Restrain means to hold back, limit, or control, which aligns with this sense of check. The other options (Clear, Admit, Cheer) relate to different meanings of check.