English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
17,324 Questions
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.
Finding exact synonymsWord substitutionVocabulary in contextAssociated word groups
Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions
-
Convent
-
Deportment
-
Flatter
-
Brake
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Bearing in this context refers to a person's demeanor, carriage, or manner of conducting themselves. Deportment is the correct synonym as it specifically means a person's behavior, manner, or bearing. Convent, flatter, and brake are unrelated to personal demeanor.
-
Reputation
-
Disruption
-
Confusion
-
Fame
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Disorder means a state of confusion, lack of order, or disruption. Confusion is the closest synonym as it captures the mental state or chaotic condition. Disruption is related but refers more to the act of disturbing. Reputation and fame are unrelated.
-
Strangle
-
Prefer
-
Publish
-
Sleep
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Select means to choose or pick out something. Prefer is the closest synonym in this context, as it suggests making a choice based on preference. Strangle, publish, and sleep are completely unrelated to the concept of choosing.
-
Brake
-
Prevail
-
Join
-
Separate
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Unite means to join, combine, or bring together as one. Join is the correct synonym as it directly means to connect or bring things together. Brake and separate are opposites. Prevail means to win or dominate.
-
Easily
-
Badly
-
Aptly
-
Roughly
D
Correct answer
Explanation
About in this context means approximately or roughly, used to indicate an estimate. Roughly is the correct synonym as it conveys the idea of something not being exact. Easily, badly, and aptly are adverbs but don't convey approximation.
-
Debate
-
Dispute
-
Variability
-
Fight
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Debate is the closest synonym to discussion as both involve exchanging ideas and arguments. Dispute and Fight suggest conflict rather than dialogue, while Variability is completely unrelated.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To charge can mean to impose a fee, duty, or responsibility on someone. Impose best captures this meaning of placing something upon another, as in 'charge a fee' or 'charge with a task'.
-
Opponent
-
Friend
-
Quarrel
-
Accordance
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Harmony means agreement, concord, or compatibility between people or things. Accordance means being in agreement or conformity, making it the closest synonym. Opponent and Quarrel suggest conflict, while Friend is a person, not a concept.
-
Accident
-
Ascend
-
Blame
-
Success
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Mishap means an unfortunate accident, minor disaster, or unlucky event. Accident directly captures this meaning of an unexpected negative occurrence. Ascend means to go up, Blame means to assign responsibility, and Success is the opposite of mishap.
-
Ample
-
Abstruse
-
Assent
-
Disgrace
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Opprobrium means public disgrace, shameful contempt, or strong social condemnation. Disgrace is the closest synonym representing loss of honor and reputation. Ample means sufficient, Abstruse means difficult to understand, and Assent means agreement.
-
Partly
-
Occasionally
-
Entirely
-
Definitely
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Completely means wholly, fully, or in every part without exception. Entirely best captures this meaning of something being done to the fullest extent. Partly and Occasionally are opposites, while Definitely means certainly.
-
Congregate
-
Mount
-
Scale
-
Attempt
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Assemble means to bring together, gather, or collect people or things in one place. Congregate specifically means to come together or gather, making it the best synonym. Mount means to climb, Scale means to ascend, and Attempt means to try.
-
Convene
-
Censure
-
Harbour
-
Shield
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Impeach can mean to charge a public official with misconduct or to express strong disapproval of someone's actions. Censure means to express formal disapproval or criticism, which is one valid meaning of impeach. Convene means to call together, Harbour means to shelter, and Shield means to protect.
-
Wisely
-
Originally
-
Athwart
-
Genuinely
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Athwart is synonymous to crosswise.
-
Charge
-
Perform
-
Excuse
-
Change
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Work can mean to perform, execute, or carry out a task or duty. Perform best captures this active sense of working or doing something. Charge has multiple meanings, Excuse means to forgive, and Change means to alter.