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. Invention

  2. Claim

  3. Production

  4. Propose

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

Purport means to claim or appear to be or do something, often suggesting that something is the case when it might not be. "Claim" is the correct synonym, representing assertion of truth. "Invention" means something created, "Production" means making something, and "Propose" means to suggest.

Multiple choice
  1. Fluctuation

  2. Stable

  3. Imagination

  4. Capricious

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

Vacillation means wavering between different options or opinions - being indecisive. 'Fluctuation' captures this sense of moving back and forth. 'Stable' is the antonym, while 'Capricious' means impulsive (not indecisive) and 'Imagination' is unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. pitiless

  2. dangerous

  3. merciful

  4. vile

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

Ruthless means having no pity or compassion - pitiless has the exact same meaning. Dangerous is related but not synonymous. Merciful is the opposite of ruthless. Vile means wicked but doesn't specifically convey the lack of pity.

Multiple choice
  1. hardworking

  2. enthusiastic

  3. conscious

  4. conscientious

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

Scrupulous means someone who is thorough, careful, and morally principled - paying close attention to details and doing things properly. Conscientious is the closest match, meaning showing care and conscientiousness in one's work. 'Hardworking' and 'enthusiastic' are positive traits but don't capture the moral/careful aspect, while 'conscious' simply means aware.