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
  1. Condemnation

  2. Dependence

  3. Incline

  4. Liberty

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

Independence means being free from external control or influence. Liberty is a direct synonym, representing the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions or arbitrary authority. Dependence is actually an antonym (opposite meaning), while Condemnation and Incline are completely unrelated to the concept of freedom.

Multiple choice
  1. Forward

  2. Accurate

  3. Grumpy

  4. Vigilant

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

Anterior means situated at or toward the front, or coming before in time or position. 'Forward' directly corresponds to this directional sense, indicating movement or position toward the front. The other options are unrelated: Accurate means precise, Grumpy means bad-tempered, and Vigilant means watchful.

Multiple choice
  1. Whole

  2. Typical

  3. Obsolete

  4. Regular

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

Usual means customary, habitual, or regularly occurring. 'Typical' is the best match as it means representing the usual characteristics or expected pattern. 'Regular' could also work but 'Typical' more directly captures the sense of what is expected or normal. 'Whole' and 'Obsolete' are unrelated meanings.

Multiple choice
  1. Dislike

  2. Hate

  3. Tarry

  4. Encourage

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

Abet means to encourage, support, or assist someone, especially in doing something wrong or criminal. 'Encourage' directly captures this meaning of giving support, help, or approval to an action. The other options (Dislike, Hate, Tarry) do not relate to the concept of supporting or assisting someone.

Multiple choice
  1. Fruitless

  2. Sharp

  3. Forswear

  4. Harsh

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

Abjure means to solemnly renounce, retract, or give up a belief, opinion, or commitment previously held. 'Forswear' is an exact synonym meaning to give up, renounce, or reject solemnly. The other options are unrelated: Fruitless means pointless, Sharp means keen or cutting, and Harsh means severe or rough.

Multiple choice
  1. Dwell

  2. Hate

  3. Await

  4. Promoter

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

Abhor means to regard with disgust and hatred, to detest or loathe intensely. 'Hate' is the direct synonym, capturing this strong feeling of aversion or disgust toward something. The other options are unrelated: Dwell means to live or linger, Await means to wait for, and Promoter means one who supports or advocates.

Multiple choice
  1. Astern

  2. Wicked

  3. Fall

  4. Bate

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

Abaft is a nautical term meaning toward the stern or rear of a ship. 'Astern' is the correct synonym, meaning located toward the rear or back (especially of a ship or aircraft). The other options are unrelated: Wicked means evil, Fall means to drop, and Bate means to lessen or restrain.

Multiple choice
  1. Plenty

  2. Invective

  3. Quickness

  4. Hasten

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

Abundance means a very large quantity of something, more than enough, or plenty. 'Plenty' is the direct synonym, meaning having an ample or sufficient quantity. The other options are unrelated: Invective means abusive language, Quickness means speed, and Hasten means to hurry or accelerate.