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.

ASCETIC

  1. germ free

  2. artistic

  3. given to self denial

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

ASCETIC means practicing strict self-denial for moral or spiritual reasons. Option C 'given to self denial' directly matches this definition. Other options are unrelated: 'germ free' refers to hygiene, 'artistic' to creativity, and 'gloomy' to mood.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

ARABLE

  1. fit to plough

  2. parched

  3. easily crumbled

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

ARABLE means land that is fit for or used for growing crops. Option A 'fit to plough' directly captures this agricultural meaning. 'Parched' means dry, 'easily crumbled' refers to texture, and 'likeable' refers to personality.

Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

AMBIGUOUS

  1. skilful

  2. crafty

  3. obscure in meaning

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

AMBIGUOUS means open to multiple interpretations or having unclear meaning. Option C 'obscure in meaning' directly corresponds to this definition. 'Skilful' and 'crafty' relate to ability/deception, while 'two fold' refers to quantity.