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

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Optimism

  1. Depression

  2. Gloom

  3. Positivism

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

'Optimism' means 'the tendency to take the most hopeful or cheerful view of matters or to expect the best outcome'.

'Positivism' means 'the state or quality of being positive'. 

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The daredevil walked along Orlando Eye, a 400-foot observation wheel in Florida set to open this spring, in a Wednesday morning stunt. But there was a new element of danger – he didn’t use a balancing pole. "This is a very unique walk for me because I’ve never walked on any observation wheel, let alone one that’s moving that I have to keep up with”, Wallenda said.

What is the antonym of the word ‘unique’?

  1. Remarkable

  2. Unremarkable

  3. Special

  4. Ordinary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Unremarkable' means 'not particularly interesting or surprising'.

'Unique' means 'being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else'.  

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

DECOR

  1. dignified reserve

  2. severity

  3. decoration

  4. good manners

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

The word 'decor' refers to the style or decoration of a room's interior - it comes from the French word for decoration. While 'decorum' (which shares the same root) means dignified behavior, 'decor' itself literally means decoration or furnishing style, making 'decoration' the correct synonym.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word that best describes the given set of words.

A small box in which tea is kept

  1. Caddy

  2. Cruet

  3. Janitor

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A caddy is specifically a small container or box used for storing tea. The word comes from the Malay 'kati' (a weight measure) and refers to the traditional tea storage boxes used in British households. Cruet holds oil/vinegar, janitor is a caretaker, making caddy the only correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word that best describes the given set of words.

One who deals in wines

  1. Dock

  2. Casino

  3. Stocker

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A stocker is a merchant who deals in wines and other provisions, specifically stocking and supplying them. Dock refers to a wharf, casino is a gambling establishment. While 'vintner' is the more common term for wine seller today, 'stocker' is historically valid as one who stocks wines.