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.

Monetary

  1. threatening

  2. fault-finding

  3. tedious

  4. pertaining to money
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Monetary directly relates to money or currency systems. Option D explicitly states this relationship, while the other options describe unrelated attitudes or qualities.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Meander

  1. to run

  2. to mumble

  3. to be in doubt

  4. to wander aimlessly

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

Meander means to wind or wander without a fixed direction, like a curving river. Option D captures this meaning of aimless wandering, unlike the specific actions in other options.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Moot

  1. gloomy

  2. ugly

  3. debatable

  4. spiritless

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

Moot means debatable, open to discussion, or having no practical significance. Option C correctly identifies this core meaning of being arguable or questionable.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Murk

  1. grit

  2. slime

  3. gloom

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

Murk refers to darkness, gloom, or obscurity. Option C correctly identifies this meaning, while other options refer to substances or marks rather than atmospheric darkness.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Misappropriate

  1. to misplace

  2. to act in a discourteous way

  3. to take and use dishonestly

  4. to be stingy

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

Misappropriate means to take something dishonestly, especially funds or property, for unauthorized use. Option C correctly captures this meaning of dishonest taking, unlike simple misplacement or rudeness.