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 “together”.

  1. Convocation

  2. Couture

  3. Deference

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

This is a composite word that means “the great legislative assembly of a college/a university”. “Con” means “together”

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Aurora borealis

  1. breath of fresh air

  2. northern lights

  3. gold is power

  4. hear the other side
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Aurora borealis' is Latin for 'dawn of the north' and refers to the Northern Lights, a natural light display in high-latitude regions. Aurora was the Roman goddess of dawn, and borealis means 'northern'. The counterpart Southern Lights are called 'Aurora australis'.