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: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

These days if one wants to earn, one should be SHREWD about his investments in the stock market.

  1. intelligent

  2. cunning

  3. obtuse

  4. naive

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

This is the correct option in this context as ‘intelligent’ implies someone revealing or reflecting good judgment or sound thought. This is correct because only a person having sound thought and good judgment can invest and earn in the stock market.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Young Lily was ELATED to get snowfall on New Year’s Eve.

  1. proud

  2. intoxicated

  3. ecstatic

  4. miserable

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

This is the correct option as ‘elated’ and ‘ecstatic’ means feeling very happy and excited. ‘Ecstatic’ is the correct option in this context.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

As Anil was on drugs previously, his behavior now is very ERRATIC.

  1. aberrant

  2. nomadic

  3. vagrant

  4. unpredictable

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

This is the correct option as ‘erratic’ implies acting, moving, or changing in ways that are unexpected or usual and ‘unpredictable’ implies behaviour that is difficult to be predicted.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

This naughty boy is far from being DOCILE.

  1. accommodating

  2. yielding

  3. obstinate

  4. amenable

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

This is the correct option of ‘docile’ as docile implies someone who is easily led or managed and ‘amenable’ implies someone who is able to be controlled or organised by someone else.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The performer hoped to ELICIT a standing applause from the audience.

  1. evince

  2. fetch

  3. evoke

  4. repress

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

This is the correct option as ‘elicit’ here implies to get a response from someone and ‘evoke’ implies to cause a particular reaction or response to happen.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The company may have to DIVEST assets to raise capital.

  1. lose

  2. purchase

  3. save

  4. hide

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

To purchase something is to acquire something by buying. This is the correct antonym in this context as to divest means to get rid of something by sale. In this sentence, the company is selling assets, so the correct antonym is to purchase it.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Fame can come and go like an EPHEMERAL dream.

  1. interminable

  2. constant

  3. persistent

  4. transitory

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

Something that lasts a short time is ephemeral. Something that is incapable of being terminated or ending is called interminable. This is the correct antonym of ephemeral in this context.

Multiple choice

His enemies engineered his ...........

  1. distraction

  2. disservice

  3. downfall

  4. drawback

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

Downfall means ruin, collapse, or a sudden fall from power or prosperity. Enemies engineering someone's downfall means they caused their ruin intentionally. The other words don't convey the meaning of complete ruin.

Multiple choice

She wrinkled her nose in ............

  1. distraction

  2. disservice

  3. downfall

  4. drawback

  5. distaste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Distaste means strong dislike or disgust. Wrinkling your nose is a physical expression showing disgust or dislike. The other words don't convey this emotional response.

Multiple choice

I had new clothes, a new hairstyle-the whole ..........

  1. comprehensive

  2. caboodle

  3. complimentary

  4. complacent

  5. conceivable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The whole caboodle is an idiom meaning everything or the complete package. It comes from the phrase kit and caboodle, meaning all your belongings or equipment. The other words don't form this idiomatic expression.

Multiple choice

They suffered .......... during the war.

  1. deceitfully

  2. decisively

  3. dreadfully

  4. decidedly

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

Dreadfully is an adverb meaning in a terrible or severe manner. When someone suffers dreadfully, they experience intense suffering or hardship. This is the correct choice as it conveys the extreme nature of their suffering during wartime.

Multiple choice

I feel ........... unwell this morning.

  1. deceitfully

  2. decisively

  3. dreadfully

  4. decidedly

  5. directly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Decidedly is an adverb meaning definitely, clearly, or unquestionably. When someone is decidedly unwell, they are clearly or noticeably unwell. This is the correct choice as it emphasizes the definite nature of their illness.

Multiple choice

This is the most ........... guide I have read.

  1. comprehensive

  2. common

  3. complimentary

  4. complacent

  5. conceivable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Comprehensive is an adjective meaning complete, including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. A comprehensive guide would be thorough and cover all necessary topics, making it the best choice to describe an excellent guide.

Multiple choice

We received a ............bottle of wine.

  1. comprehensive

  2. common

  3. complimentary

  4. complacent

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

Complimentary is an adjective meaning given free of charge as a courtesy or favor. A complimentary bottle of wine would be one given as a gift or courtesy, which makes perfect sense in this context.