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. Brave

  2. Accidental

  3. Cheerful

  4. Attractive

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unwitting means unintentional, accidental, or done without awareness. Accidental is the correct synonym - both describe something done by chance or without conscious intent. Brave, cheerful, and attractive are positive traits unrelated to unintentionality.

Multiple choice
  1. Scarcity

  2. Distress

  3. Agreement

  4. Honesty

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

Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something, particularly referring to an inadequate supply or shortage. The word is often used in contexts like 'dearth of resources' or 'dearth of evidence'. 'Scarcity' is the closest synonym, while distress relates to suffering, agreement to harmony, and honesty to truthfulness.

Multiple choice
  1. Vigorous

  2. Strong

  3. Vigilant

  4. Proper

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Decorous means characterized by propriety, good taste, and dignified conduct. It describes behavior that is socially acceptable, proper, and polite. 'Proper' is the closest synonym. Vigorous means strong and energetic, strong is similar to vigorous, and vigilant means watchful or alert.

Multiple choice
  1. Encourage

  2. Motivate

  3. Belittle

  4. Appreciate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Deprecate means to express disapproval of something, or to belittle and disparage it. While it can mean 'to regret' in formal contexts, in the sense of 'to depreciate,' 'belittle' is the closest match. Encourage, motivate, and appreciate are all antonyms representing positive actions or attitudes.

Multiple choice
  1. Country

  2. Slang

  3. Belief

  4. Ceremony

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

'Jargon' means 'special words or expressions used by a profession or group'. 'Slang' means 'a type of language consisting of words and phrases restricted to a particular group of people'.

Thus, synonym of 'jargon' is 'slang'.