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. Wallet

  2. Complaint

  3. Stature

  4. Hitch

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

Cachet refers to a distinguishing mark or seal of approval, but more commonly means prestige, status, or commanding respect in society. Stature can mean someone's level of status or standing, which aligns with this meaning. The other options (wallet, complaint, hitch) are unrelated to the concept of prestige or distinction.

Multiple choice
  1. Red

  2. Yellow-red

  3. Blue-green

  4. None

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

Cyan is a color that falls between blue and green on the color spectrum - it is literally a blue-green color. The word comes from Greek 'kyanos' meaning dark blue. In printing (CMYK), cyan is one of the primary colors along with magenta and yellow. The other options (red, yellow-red, none) are incorrect.

Multiple choice
  1. Tight

  2. Flash

  3. Kindle

  4. Orange

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

Glimmer means a faint, unsteady light or a momentary flash - something that shines briefly. Flash is the closest synonym as it represents a sudden burst of light. Tight means secure, kindle means to ignite/start a fire, and orange is a color. Kindle is related but focuses on starting combustion rather than the quality of light itself.

Multiple choice
  1. Celestial

  2. Witty

  3. Heaven

  4. Computer

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

Welkin is an archaic or literary word meaning the sky or the heavens - the firmament or celestial sphere. It's often used in phrases like 'the welkin rang' meaning the sky resounded with noise. Celestial is related but means relating to the sky rather than being a direct synonym. Witty and computer are unrelated meanings.

Multiple choice
  1. Food

  2. Loaf

  3. Quarrel

  4. Smile

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

Fracas means a noisy, quarrelsome disturbance or fight - a loud and bitter argument or altercation. Quarrel is the closest synonym as it means a dispute or conflict. Food, loaf, and smile are unrelated to conflict or noise. The word comes from French and implies a chaotic, possibly physical confrontation.

Multiple choice
  1. Jackal

  2. Glimmer

  3. Burn

  4. Drink

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

Incinerate means to burn something completely, typically to reduce it to ashes - to destroy by fire. Burn is the direct synonym meaning to consume by fire. Jackal is an animal, glimmer means a faint light, and drink is a liquid consumption. The word is used for waste disposal and cremation.

Multiple choice
  1. Mosaic

  2. History

  3. Colleague

  4. Baggage

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

Collage is an artistic composition made of various materials (paper, cloth, photographs) glued on a surface - a composite picture. Mosaic is a close synonym referring to a pattern or picture made of small pieces of colored material. History and colleague are unrelated. Baggage is luggage, not artistic composition.

Multiple choice
  1. Flora

  2. Meal

  3. Water

  4. Economical

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

Frugal means careful with money, avoiding waste, and living economically - thrifty and sparing. Economical is the correct synonym meaning using resources efficiently and not wasting. Flora, meal, and water are unrelated to thrift or careful resource management. Frugality is valued for financial prudence.

Multiple choice
  1. Quarrelsome

  2. Popular

  3. Dandy

  4. Jocular

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

Pugnacious means eager to fight or argue, showing aggression or a quarrelsome nature. Quarrelsome is the exact synonym, meaning inclined to fight or dispute. Popular means liked by many, dandy is a fussy man, and jocular means humorous. Pugnacity comes from Latin 'pugnare' meaning to fight.