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: A question word is followed by four possible illustrations. Choose the option that is suitable illustration of the question word.

CHUTZPAH

  1. Shameless brazenness exhibited with a defying attitude.

  2. Extreme peevishness of character seen in a few people.

  3. A man yelling at a gas station (petrol pump) because of the delay.

  4. Facing somebody face to face.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Chutzpah' is shameless audacity, impudence, brass. Therefore, option (1) best illustrates the meaning of this word.

Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

Albert's __________the late night parties.

  1. heart is set into

  2. heart is deadly against

  3. has set his heart into

  4. heart is dead set against
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Dead set against' means being firmly or strongly opposed to something. Albert is completely and stubbornly opposed to the late night parties. Option D correctly completes the sentence with this idiom.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options.

Her _________ nature made her well-loved in the town.

  1. amiable

  2. harsh

  3. hostile

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

Amiable means friendly, pleasant, and good-natured in disposition, which directly explains why someone would be well-loved in their community. The other options are negative traits that would prevent popularity: harsh means cruel, hostile means unfriendly, and haughty means arrogantly superior.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Spurious'?

  1. Genuine

  2. Original

  3. True

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

Spurious means false, counterfeit, or not genuine. Fake is the correct synonym as it directly corresponds to something that is not authentic. The other options (Genuine, Original, True) are actually antonyms of spurious.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Deluge'?

  1. River

  2. Enjoy

  3. Flood

  4. Luxurious

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

Deluge means a great flood or heavy downpour of rain. Flood is the correct synonym. River is related but not a synonym, while enjoy and luxurious are completely unrelated.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Tincture'?

  1. Restrain

  2. Part of a whole

  3. Metallic element

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

Tincture can mean a slight trace or distinctive quality, or a medicinal solution. Slight flavour best captures the meaning of a trace amount. Restrain and metallic element are unrelated to the word's definitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Elude'?

  1. Difficult

  2. Feeble

  3. Escape

  4. Suspension

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

Elude means to evade or escape from someone or something, typically in a skillful way. Escape is the correct synonym. Difficult and feeble are unrelated adjectives, and suspension refers to hanging or pausing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Flamboyant'?

  1. Crude

  2. Showy

  3. Artificial

  4. Supernatural

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

Flamboyant describes behavior or appearance that is showy, colorful, elaborate, and attention-seeking. Showy is the correct synonym. Crude, artificial, and supernatural don't capture the confident, ostentatious quality of flamboyant.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Pierce'?

  1. Structure

  2. Penetrate

  3. Sharp

  4. Long

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

Pierce means to make a hole through something or penetrate it. Penetrate is the correct synonym. Structure and long are unrelated. Sharp describes what might cause piercing but isn't synonymous with the action.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Retaliate'?

  1. Summary

  2. Retaining

  3. Fortified

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

Retaliate means to make a counterattack or return like for like, essentially to take revenge. Revenge is the correct synonym. Summary is unrelated, retaining means keeping, and fortified means strengthened.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Coax'?

  1. Material for coats

  2. Persuade

  3. Border

  4. Disagree

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

Coax means to persuade someone gradually or by gentle urging. 'Persuade' accurately captures this meaning. The other options are unrelated concepts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is synonym of the word 'Resplendent'?

  1. Brilliant

  2. Singing

  3. Resounding

  4. Ingenuity

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

Resplendent means attractive and impressive through being brightly colored or shining brilliantly. 'Brilliant' perfectly captures this radiant quality. The other options are unrelated.