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. Prodigal

  2. Provident

  3. Normal

  4. Abate

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

Judicious means wise, sensible, or showing good judgment. 'Provident' means showing foresight, careful, or prudent in planning for the future. While not perfect synonyms, both relate to wisdom and careful decision-making. The distractors are incorrect: 'prodigal' means wasteful, 'normal' means average, and 'abate' means to reduce intensity.

Multiple choice
  1. Sharp

  2. Disciple

  3. Obscure

  4. None of these

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

Pupil means a student or learner. 'Disciple' means a follower or student of a teacher, especially in a religious or philosophical context. Both terms refer to someone learning from another. The distractors are incorrect: 'sharp' means keen or cutting, 'obscure' means unclear, and 'none of these' is false.

Multiple choice
  1. Erring

  2. Careful

  3. Latent

  4. Manifest

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

Inexact means not precise, accurate, or exact. 'Erring' means making errors or mistakes, which relates to inaccuracy. While erring specifically means 'mistaken', it conceptually aligns with inexact. The distractors are incorrect: 'careful' is the opposite concept, 'latent' means hidden, and 'manifest' means clear or obvious.

Multiple choice
  1. Undying

  2. Periodic

  3. Defend

  4. None of these

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

Recurrent means occurring repeatedly, happening again and again. 'Periodic' means occurring at regular intervals or recurring in cycles. Both describe repeated occurrence. The distractors are incorrect: 'undying' means eternal, 'defend' means to protect, and 'none of these' is false.

Multiple choice
  1. decaying

  2. consideration

  3. concern

  4. None of these

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

Consideration is correct. 'Shows consideration for' means demonstrates regard for others' feelings - this is exactly what a well-bred, honorable person does. Concern could work but consideration is more precise for thoughtful regard. Decaying is meaningless in context. 'None of these' is incorrect because consideration fits perfectly.

Multiple choice
  1. Tenuous

  2. Assumption

  3. Tacit

  4. Wrenched

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

Supposition means something that is assumed or taken for granted without proof. Assumption is a synonym as it also refers to something accepted as true without certain evidence. The other options are unrelated: tenuous means weak/doubtful, tacit means implied/unspoken, and wrenched means twisted forcibly.

Multiple choice
  1. Gullible

  2. Firm

  3. Pottered

  4. Quaint

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

Resolute means admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. Firm is the correct synonym as it also describes someone who is determined and steadfast in their decisions or opinions. Gullible means easily deceived, potted means confused/dazed, and quaint means attractively unusual or old-fashioned.