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

'Inevitable' bears the opposite meaning of

  1. unavoidable

  2. eatable

  3. uncertain

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

Inevitable means unavoidable or certain to happen - something that cannot be avoided. 'Uncertain' is the opposite - something that might not happen, not fixed or sure. 'Eatable' and 'mutilated' are unrelated to certainty.

Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

MESHMeaning| Usage| | 1. something made of a network of threads, wires, etc. | a. A sieve is made of wire mesh. | | 2. something that ensnares | b. The cogs don't quite mesh.| | 3. to engage | c. Don't get yourself entangled in this mesh of intrigue.| | 4. to harmonize, to fit in | d. We must ensure that our new plans mesh with existing practice. |
  1. 1. a
    2. c
    3. d
    4. b
  2. 1. a
    2. c
    3. b
    4. d
  3. 1. b
    2. d
    3. a
    4. c
  4. 1. c
    2. a
    3. D
    4. B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'4', 'to fit in' clearly matches the sense in 'd'. This only stands true for option (2). Moreover '1' 'network… etc' clearly matches 'a'. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

KEELMeaning| Usage| | 1. punishing someone by dragging him under the keel of the boat.| a. Governments should keep their economy on an even keel.| | 2. to rebuke harshly | b. The boat could keel over in this gale. | | 3. to capsize, to fall over| c. My father will keelhaul me if he sees my room.| | 4. steady, well balanced | d. Keelhauling used to be a common punishment for sailors. |
  1. 1. d
    2. c
    3. b
    4. a
  2. 1. c
    2. b
    3. d
    4. a
  3. 1. a
    2. d
    3. c
    4. b
  4. 1. c
    2. d
    3. a
    4. b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(i)         'boat' matches 'd' ('sailors')         (ii)        'rebuke matches 'c' (keelhaul) (iii)       'capsize' matches 'b'      (iv)       'steady' matches 'a' (even keel) Hence, answer is option (1).

Multiple choice

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

PLAUDIT

  1. Check

  2. Booing

  3. Drag

  4. Acclaim
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Plaudit means an expression of praise or approval, typically enthusiastic. 'Acclaim' means enthusiastic praise or approval - they are synonyms in this context. Check means examine, booing means disapproval (opposite), and drag means something that pulls - only acclaim matches the meaning of praise.

Multiple choice

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

ABSCOND

  1. Decamp

  2. Sojourn

  3. Halt

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

Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape detection or avoid arrest. 'Decamp' means to depart suddenly or secretly, especially to escape - they are synonyms. Sojourn means to stay temporarily (opposite), halt means stop, and linger means to stay slowly - none convey the meaning of fleeing secretly.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given word.

Amnesty

  1. Collect

  2. Pardon

  3. Wrong

  4. Assign

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

Amnesty means a formal pardon or forgiveness, especially granted to a group of people by a government. It refers to the act of forgiving or overlooking an offense, usually political ones. "Pardon" is the correct meaning. "Collect" means to gather, "Wrong" means incorrect, and "Assign" means to allocate or give.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given word.

Accord

  1. Kind

  2. Agreement

  3. Growth

  4. Assent

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

Accord primarily means agreement or harmony between people or groups. It can refer to a formal agreement or treaty, or the state of being in agreement. "Agreement" is the closest match. "Assent" is also a reasonable synonym (agreement or approval), but "Agreement" better captures the broader meaning. "Kind" means generous or helpful, and "Growth" means increase or development.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct meaning of the given word.

Adequate

  1. Correctly

  2. Some

  3. Sum total

  4. Enough
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Adequate means sufficient, good enough, or meeting the requirements. 'Enough' is the correct synonym. The other options don't match: correctly is an adverb, some is a quantity word, and sum total means the complete amount rather than sufficiency.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct meaning of the given word.

Amiable

  1. Enemy

  2. Alien

  3. Friendly

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

Amiable means having a friendly and pleasant manner. 'Friendly' is the correct synonym. The other options are incorrect: enemy and alien are antonyms, reserve means holding back or being restrained, which is the opposite of being friendly and open.