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. Noble

  2. Audible

  3. Corrupt

  4. Poor

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

Honourable means characterized by honor, integrity, and moral principles. "Noble" is the correct synonym because both describe someone of high moral character or distinguished virtue. The other options (Audible, Corrupt, Poor) either have unrelated meanings or are opposites.

Multiple choice
  1. Perishable

  2. Kind

  3. Vindictive

  4. Docile

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

Spiteful means showing malice or a desire to hurt or annoy others. "Vindictive" is the correct synonym as both describe someone who seeks revenge or holds grudges. The other options (Perishable, Kind, Docile) either contradict spitefulness or have unrelated meanings.

Multiple choice
  1. Scan

  2. Unite

  3. Advance

  4. Resume

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

To revert can mean to resume or return to a previous state, condition, or topic. "Resume" is the correct synonym in this context, as in "revert to previous behavior" meaning to resume it. The other options (Scan, Unite, Advance) do not capture this meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Honour

  2. Reward

  3. Compliment

  4. Incentive

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

Prize can mean to value highly or to regard as precious, and a reward is something valued and given in recognition of achievement. "Reward" is the closest synonym among the options as both relate to something of value given for merit, though prize more commonly means to treasure something. The other options are less accurate.

Multiple choice
  1. Mediocre

  2. Excellent

  3. Extraordinary

  4. Bad

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

Fair can mean mediocre, average, or moderate in quality when describing something like "fair weather" or "fair performance." "Mediocre" is the correct synonym as both convey being average or mid-range rather than excellent. The other options represent extremes (Excellent, Extraordinary, Bad) rather than the middle ground.

Multiple choice
  1. Prince

  2. Fair

  3. Benefit

  4. Franchise

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

A privilege is a special right, advantage, or benefit granted to certain people. "Franchise" is the correct synonym because both refer to a special right or privilege - such as voting rights or business rights granted by authority. The other options (Prince, Fair, Benefit) do not capture this specific meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Sorrow

  2. Ordinary

  3. Speech

  4. Revelry

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

Revelry is the correct synonym for orgy, as both refer to wild, lively festivities or celebrations. Sorrow (A) is an emotion opposite to the celebratory nature of an orgy. Ordinary (B) means commonplace, not festive. Speech (C) is unrelated to the concept of revelry.

Multiple choice
  1. Roam

  2. Wave

  3. Astonish

  4. Search

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

Roam is the correct synonym for wander, as both mean to move about without a fixed destination or purpose. Wave (B) is a hand gesture or water movement. Astonish (C) means to surprise greatly. Search (D) implies looking for something specific.

Multiple choice
  1. Certainty

  2. Security

  3. Risk

  4. Safety

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

Risk is the correct synonym for danger, as both refer to the possibility of harm or loss. Certainty (A) is the opposite - it means something is guaranteed. Security (B) and Safety (D) are antonyms of danger.