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: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word. Select the prefix which means “on”.

  1. Astride

  2. Askance

  3. Avow

  4. Unite
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The prefix 'a-' or 'as-' meaning 'on' is visible in 'astride' (as + stride = striding ON). 'Askance' uses 'a-' meaning 'aside' or 'away', 'avow' uses 'a-' meaning 'to' or 'forth', and 'unite' uses 'un-' meaning 'one'. Only astride contains the prefix meaning 'on'.

Multiple choice

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “change”.

  1. Metamorphosis

  2. Extempore

  3. Retort

  4. Decamp
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is a composite word that means “the marked change which living brings undergo in the course of growth”. “Meta” means “change”