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. Guffaw

  2. Stubborn

  3. Snobbish

  4. Obsession

  5. Derisive

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

Intransigent means refusing to agree or change one's mind, which is the definition of being stubborn. The other options describe laughter (guffaw), social arrogance (snobbish), or an unhealthy fixation (obsession).

Multiple choice
  1. Confidence

  2. Profligate

  3. Snobbish

  4. Obsession

  5. Derisive

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

Chutzpah is a word of Yiddish origin that refers to extreme self-confidence or audacity. While it often implies a level of "nerve" that might be seen as rude, confidence is the closest synonym among the choices.

Multiple choice
  1. Guffaw

  2. Profligate

  3. Snobbish

  4. Troops

  5. Derisive

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

A legion is a large group of people, historically referring to a major unit of the Roman army. In this context, "troops" is the most appropriate synonym as it refers to a body of soldiers.

Multiple choice
  1. Guffaw

  2. Period

  3. Snobbish

  4. Obsession

  5. Derisive

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

An epoch is a particular period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events. "Period" is a direct synonym for this concept of a distinct era.

Multiple choice
  1. amusing

  2. irritating

  3. disgusting

  4. distressing

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

The right answer is (4).

A sensitive traveler can't find the sight of beggars in rags as amusing, irritating or even disgusting.  He will only be distressed.