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: Find the similar relation between the words given in any of the options.

abrupt : sudden ::

  1. eminent : notorious

  2. pacify : provoke

  3. accident : mishap

  4. dearth : plenty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The relationship is synonyms (abrupt : sudden both mean happening suddenly). Among options, accident : mishap are true synonyms - both refer to unexpected unfortunate events. Eminent:notorious are not synonyms (eminent means distinguished, notorious means famous for bad reasons). Pacify:provoke are antonyms, dearth:plenty are antonyms.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the similar relation between the words given in any of the options.

plagiarize : borrow ::

  1. pilfer : steal

  2. explode : ignite

  3. extort : obtain

  4. purify : filter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Plagiarize means to use someone's work without permission (take without consent), while borrow implies taking with permission. The relationship is 'negative version (no consent) : neutral version (with consent)'. Similarly, extort means to obtain by force/threats (without consent), while obtain is neutral.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the similar relation between the words given in any of the options.

chatter : talk ::

  1. scurry : move

  2. sleep : drowse

  3. limp : walk

  4. chant : sing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chatter means to talk rapidly and at length. Similarly, scurry means to move rapidly and hastily. The relationship is 'intense version of action : base action' where the first word is a more hurried/frequent version. Limp is impaired walking (not rapid), chant is rhythmic singing (not rapid).

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank. What is always in worry?

  1. Peace

  2. Difficulty

  3. Unrest

  4. Non cooperation

  5. Passion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Worry is a state of mental unrest or agitation. The very nature of worry involves disturbed thoughts and feelings - you cannot worry while completely at peace. Unrest is the internal experience that characterizes the state of worry.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the similar relation between the words given in any of the options.

encomium : laudatory ::

  1. tirade : abusive

  2. monologue : lengthy

  3. critique : insolent

  4. prologue : conclusive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An encomium is a speech or writing that is laudatory (expressing praise). The relationship is: term : defining characteristic. Similarly, a tirade is an abusive speech - the defining characteristic of a tirade is its abusive nature.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Mal de Mer

  1. discontent

  2. toothache

  3. wickedness

  4. seasickness

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

Mal de Mer is French for 'sickness of the sea' or seasickness. This is the only option directly related to sea travel, while the others refer to different conditions.