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: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

RANDOMIZE

  1. distribute

  2. analyze

  3. systematize

  4. blend

  5. prepare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Randomize- to order or select in a random manner, as in a sample or experiment, especially in order to reduce bias and interference caused by irrelevant variables; make random . Systematize- to arrange in or according to a system ; reduce to a system ; make systematic.  

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

VARIATION

  1. uniformity

  2. equivalence

  3. parallelism

  4. comparison

  5. precision
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Vari : ( diverse, of many kinds ) Example : variation, variety, variegated, various. Variation- the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree. Precision- the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.

 

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PERENNIAL

  1. predictable

  2. latent

  3. engrossing

  4. infertile

  5. fleeting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Per (through) + enn (year) = Through the year Other words: Biennial, centennial.| Fleeting- passing swiftly; vanishing quickly; transient; transitory.  

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PERSISTENCE

  1. inequality

  2. inconstancy

  3. irrelevance

  4. incompetence

  5. intemperance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Per (through) + sist (cause to stand) = continue to take a stand Other words: Insist, desist, exist. Persistence- continued existence or occurrence. Inconstancy- not constant; changeable; fickle; variable.

 

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

REFLECT

  1. diffuse

  2. Polarize

  3. absorb

  4. focus

  5. propagate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Re (again) + flect (bend) = Throw back Other words: Deflect, flexible, genuflect. Absorb- to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate.

Multiple choice

Directions: Part of the stem word in bold capitals has been underlined to emphasize the root word used. Some suggested antonyms are given. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

GROVEL

  1. genuflect

  2. livid

  3. loathe

  4. ligneous

  5. kowtow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C because 'loathe' means to hate or detest, which is the opposite of 'grovel' (to crawl or humble oneself in submission). Genuflect, kowtow, and the root 'flect' in option A all relate to bowing or submission, making them synonyms, not antonyms. Livid (furious/pale) and ligneous (woody) are unrelated to the meaning.