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

Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

NEBULOUS

  1. Hazy

  2. Manifest

  3. Apparent

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

The question asks for a word similar in meaning to NEBULOUS, which means hazy, vague, or ill-defined. 'Hazy' directly means unclear or vague, making it a perfect synonym. The other options are antonyms: 'Manifest' and 'Apparent' mean clear or obvious, while 'Limpid' means completely clear or transparent. Hazy is the only option that shares the nebulous meaning of lacking clarity or definition.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.

They have given me a hearty send-off.

  1. Gift

  2. Compliments

  3. Party wishes

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

A 'send-off' is a farewell event or ceremony held for someone leaving. It marks a departure, often with good wishes. The context of 'given me' indicates receiving a farewell gesture, making 'farewell' the correct meaning. Gift, compliments, and party wishes don't capture the departure aspect.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.

The opposition disliked the callous attitude of the government towards the sufferings of the earthquake victims.

  1. Sympathetic

  2. Insensitive

  3. Highly sensitive

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

'Callous' means showing no sympathy or concern for others - emotionally insensitive, unfeeling, indifferent to suffering. The government's callous attitude means they didn't care about the victims' suffering. 'Sympathetic', 'highly sensitive', and 'extremely soft' are all opposites of callous. 'Insensitive' is the correct synonym.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'running' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).

  1. racing

  2. functional

  3. successful

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

An 'active' hydrosphere means one with a functioning, operating water cycle. In this context, 'running' describes a water cycle that is working properly and continuously. Functional means serving its intended purpose or operating as expected, which best fits the meaning of a properly functioning water cycle.