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. A method of calculation

  2. A system of government

  3. A mode of entertainment

  4. A means of transport

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

Regime means a system of government or method of administration. 'A system of government' is the correct definition. The other options are unrelated - regime does not mean a calculation method, entertainment, or transport.

Multiple choice
  1. Sad

  2. Cheerful

  3. Strong

  4. Mean

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

Roseate means cheerful, optimistic, or rose-colored - describing a positive, hopeful perspective or outlook. It comes from 'rose' and conveys the warm, positive association with that flower. Sad, strong, and mean are opposite or unrelated to this positive meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Weak

  2. Tenacious

  3. Short

  4. Malign

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

Retentive means having the ability to retain, hold, or remember things - showing a strong capacity for memory or keeping things. Tenacious closely captures this sense of holding firmly to things. Weak, short, and malign are opposite or unrelated to this concept of retention.

Multiple choice
  1. Rich

  2. Beautiful

  3. Cheeky

  4. <font face="Arial">Respectful</font>

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

Reverent means showing deep respect, honor, or deference - having a profound sense of awe or respect for someone or something. Respectful correctly captures this meaning. Rich, beautiful, and cheeky are unrelated to the concept of showing deep respect.

Multiple choice
  1. Obscene

  2. Sonud

  3. Resound

  4. Polite

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

Ribald refers to something indecent, obscene, or lewd in language or humor - describing coarse or vulgar expression. Obscene correctly captures this meaning of offensive, inappropriate content. Note that option B 'Sonud' appears to be a typo.

Multiple choice
  1. Common

  2. Uncouth

  3. Satire

  4. Sacred

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

Sacrosanct means sacred, holy, or regarded as too important to be challenged or violated - something that must be respected and cannot be tampered with. Sacred correctly captures this core meaning of being holy or inviolable. Common, uncouth, and satire are opposite or unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. Tray

  2. Board

  3. Chair

  4. Bottle

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

Salver is a tray, typically used for serving food or drinks - a flat, usually decorative plate with handles. Tray correctly captures this meaning of a serving platter. Board, chair, and bottle are unrelated to this specific serving utensil.

Multiple choice
  1. Sluggish

  2. Sympathetic

  3. Sensitive

  4. Weak

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

Saturnine means sluggish, slow-moving, or gloomy in temperament. Option A correctly captures the primary meaning of being slow or inactive. Options B, C, and D describe different personality traits that don't match saturnine's meaning.