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. egged on

  2. pull down

  3. pull aside

  4. veer off

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

'Pull down' means to demolish or destroy a building or structure. 'Egged on' means to encourage someone to do something (usually foolish), 'pull aside' means to take someone aside privately, and 'veer off' means to change direction suddenly.

Multiple choice
  1. fix up

  2. fix out

  3. fix in

  4. fix off

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

Fix up correctly means to arrange or organize something, which matches the meaning of arrange. This phrasal verb is commonly used when setting up appointments, meetings, or plans. The other options (fix out, fix in, fix off) are not standard phrasal verbs in English.

Multiple choice
  1. come off

  2. come out

  3. come round

  4. come in

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

Come off is a phrasal verb that can mean to succeed or be successful, especially when referring to an attempt or plan. For example, "the plan came off" means the plan succeeded. The other options (come out, come round, come in) have different meanings related to appearing or recovering.

Multiple choice
  1. bring in

  2. bring round

  3. bring off

  4. bring out

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

Bring round is the correct phrasal verb meaning to persuade someone to change their opinion or accept something they previously opposed. It's commonly used in contexts like "bringing someone round to your point of view." The other options (bring in, bring off, bring out) have different meanings.

Multiple choice
  1. Appeal

  2. Miser

  3. Trick

  4. Joke

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

A gambit is a strategic move, often involving sacrifice or risk, to gain advantage. Trick is the closest synonym among the options, as it captures the calculated nature of a gambit. Appeal refers to request, miser means stingy person, and joke means humorous statement - none match the strategic meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Fade

  2. Loss

  3. Verify

  4. Flourish

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

Wither means to dry up, shrivel, or lose freshness - typically used for plants or metaphorically for hopes/feelings. Fade is the closest synonym, meaning to gradually lose color, brightness, or vitality. Loss means deprivation, Verify means confirm, and Flourish means to thrive or grow well.