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: Pick out the synonym.

JUNTA

  1. sailing vessel

  2. governing committee

  3. a philosophy

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

A junta refers to a military or political group that controls a government, especially after seizing power. A sailing vessel is a ship, a philosophy is a belief system, and a nobleman is an aristocrat.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word. IMMINENT

  1. about to happen

  2. high in status

  3. remaining within

  4. powerful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IMMINENT means about to happen very soon - something that is impending or threatening to occur immediately. The other options are incorrect: high in status means eminent (not imminent), remaining within is the opposite of imminent, and powerful refers to strength.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

IMPERMEABLE

  1. temporary

  2. opinionated

  3. not permitting passage

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

IMPERMEABLE means not allowing passage (of fluids, gases, or other substances) - something that cannot pass through. Common examples include impermeable rock layers or waterproof materials. The other options (temporary, opinionated, disturbed) do not relate to the meaning.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

IMPEACH

  1. to accuse

  2. to remove from office

  3. to slander

  4. to put in jail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IMPEACH means to accuse (especially a public official) of misconduct - to bring formal charges against someone. While impeachment can lead to removal from office, the word itself means to accuse/charge, not to remove. Slander means to make false statements, and putting in jail is a consequence, not the meaning.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

IMPASSIVE

  1. exciting attention

  2. without emotion

  3. dignified

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

IMPASSIVE means without emotion - showing no reaction, remaining calm and stoical. Someone who is impassive does not show their feelings or get excited. The other options are incorrect: exciting attention is opposite, dignified is related but different, and disturbed means agitated.