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
  1. Roll out First Random

  2. Roll out Floor layout

  3. Roll on Floor Laugh

  4. Roll on Floor Laughing

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

ROFL is an internet slang acronym used in informal digital communication to express strong amusement. It stands for 'Roll on Floor Laughing', describing an exaggerated physical reaction to something very funny.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tired, Bored and Sleepy

  2. Happy, Funny and Joyfull

  3. Angry, eager and jelous

  4. Zeal, Zesty and Zincy

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

In text messaging and online communication, 'zzz' is a universal symbol for sleeping or being extremely tired. It represents the sound of snoring or someone falling asleep, indicating the person is bored or sleepy from a prolonged conversation. Options B, C, and D represent emotions that have nothing to do with the 'zzz' symbolism.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Eagerness

  2. To Horn

  3. Ostentatiously Learned

  4. Deaf

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

Inkhorn refers to something that is pedantically or ostentatiously learned. An 'inkhorn term' is an obscure, scholarly word used to show off education. The other options are unrelated.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Scandalous

  2. Stupid

  3. Silly

  4. Wise

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

Flagitious means scandalous, criminal, or villainous. It describes someone guilty of heinous crimes or grossly wicked behavior. The other options (stupid, silly, wise) are incorrect meanings.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Tore

  2. Uplift

  3. Bring down

  4. Dally

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

Edify means to uplift, instruct, or improve someone morally or intellectually. It comes from building (building character). Tore and dally are incorrect; bring down is the opposite.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. In Confidence

  2. Secretly

  3. Stealthily

  4. Confidence

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C Correct answer
Explanation

Sub rosa literally means 'under the rose' in Latin and signifies secrecy, confidentiality, or something done privately. All three correct options (In Confidence, Secretly, Stealthily) capture this meaning.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Priest

  2. handsome

  3. simple

  4. rich

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

Ritvik is a Sanskrit word meaning 'priest' or someone who performs religious rituals. In Hindu tradition, a Ritvik is a priest who conducts ceremonies and yajnas (sacrificial rituals). It is also a common Indian name. The word is derived from 'Rit' (sacred ritual) and 'Vik' (one who performs).

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Crucifiction

  2. Ressuraction

  3. Death of Jesus christ

  4. Salvation

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

Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is the central event of Christianity. It does not refer to crucifixion, death, or salvation specifically, though these are related concepts in Christian theology.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. love

  2. hatred

  3. fear

  4. greed

  5. anger

  6. joy

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

Greed is the odd one out as it is the only emotion representing a deadly sin among the options. The other emotions (love, hatred, fear, anger, joy) are basic human emotions not specifically classified as cardinal vices in moral philosophy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. SUSPENDED ACTION

  2. HATE

  3. PROUD OF

  4. PLEASURE

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

Abhor means to hate or detest something strongly. 'Proud of' and 'pleasure' are opposite emotions, while 'suspended action' is unrelated.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. COMMENT

  2. ASK FOR

  3. INSULT

  4. FORWARD

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

An affront is an intentional offense or insult to someone's dignity. 'Comment' and 'ask for' are neutral actions, while 'forward' refers to direction.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. WEAKNESS

  2. HARESS

  3. STRONGHOLD

  4. FRUSTRATE

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

A bastion is a stronghold or fortified position that provides protection. 'Weakness' is the opposite, while 'harass' (misspelled) is a verb meaning to bother, and 'frustrate' means to prevent or discourage.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. EXCITED

  2. BORED

  3. MEANINGFUL

  4. CLEVER

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

Agog means excited, eager, or in eager anticipation. 'Bored' is the opposite emotion, while 'meaningful' and 'clever' describe unrelated attributes.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. RUBBLE

  2. DEGRADE

  3. FRIENDLY

  4. FEARLESS

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

Debonair means sophisticated, charming, and friendly in manner, especially about a well-dressed confident man. 'Friendly' captures one aspect. 'Rubble' is debris, 'degrade' means to lower in quality, and 'fearless' means brave.