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

I suspect the fellow lives by his wits as he never opens up with anyone. Pick the correct answer for the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

  1. he is extremely frightened

  2. he allows himself to think calmly and clearly in a demanding situation

  3. he is constantly alert and vigilant

  4. he has no settled means of subsistence, but picks up a living by deceit or fraud

  5. he is overwhelmed with difficulties, and is at a loss as to what to do next
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; this is the reason that he doesn't talk much with others.

Multiple choice

A Herculean task

  1. arouse appetite

  2. a very easy task

  3. to be successful

  4. extremely difficult task
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

Burn one's fingers

  1. become reconciled

  2. to hurry

  3. to get into trouble

  4. make it difficult for
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

Laugh up one's sleeve

  1. to amuse

  2. to make others laugh

  3. to laugh secretly

  4. to laugh in public
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C Correct answer
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Multiple choice

Take the bull by the horns

  1. to evade a difficulty

  2. blush or grow pale

  3. grapple with difficulty

  4. spoil with flattery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

To and fro

  1. back and forth

  2. puzzled

  3. amazed

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

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Multiple choice

Tall talk

  1. a familiar person

  2. boastful talk

  3. a sweet song

  4. interesting story
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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Multiple choice

To bell the cat

  1. to do an easy job

  2. to be indifferent to

  3. to undertake a difficult job

  4. to clarity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

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

TYRANT

  1. Autocrat

  2. Sovereign

  3. Monarch

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

A tyrant is a cruel and oppressive ruler, someone who exercises power arbitrarily. 'Autocrat' means a ruler with absolute power, which is synonymous with tyrant. 'Sovereign' and 'monarch' are neutral terms for rulers, not necessarily oppressive. 'Daring' means brave, which is unrelated. The question asks for synonym, not antonym.