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. toy

  2. apparatus

  3. utensil

  4. contrivance

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

'Gadget' is a small mechanical device or tool. Apparatus, utensil, and contrivance are all synonyms for devices/tools. 'Toy' while sometimes related, typically refers to a plaything rather than a practical device, making it the best non-synonym. However, this is slightly ambiguous as toys can be gadget-like.

Multiple choice
  1. hallucinating

  2. profusion

  3. astronomical

  4. large

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

Galore means in abundance or existing in large quantities. Profusion, astronomical (when referring to amounts), and large all describe plenty or abundance. Hallucinating means experiencing sensory perceptions that aren't real - a completely unrelated medical/psychological term.

Multiple choice
  1. maneuver

  2. ambit

  3. move

  4. machination

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

Gambit refers to a strategic opening move or maneuver, especially in chess or conversation. Maneuver, move, and machination all describe planned actions or strategies. Ambit means scope, extent, or boundary - related etymologically but not synonymous with gambit's strategic action meaning.