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. to flatten out

  2. to pacify

  3. to annoy

  4. to make sure

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

Placate means to calm, appease, or pacify someone who is angry or upset. Option B 'to pacify' is an exact synonym. Option A 'to flatten out' means to level something. Option C 'to annoy' is opposite. Option D 'to make sure' means to verify, which is unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. to charm

  2. to become shy

  3. to flatter

  4. to smile at

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

Beguile means to charm, enchant, or captivate someone, often in a deceptive way. Option A 'to charm' correctly captures this meaning. Option B 'to become shy' is opposite in meaning. Option C 'to flatter' means to praise excessively, which is different. Option D 'to smile at' is too specific and misses the deeper sense of enchantment.