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

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

She was weaving a sweater with her NIMBLE fingers.

  1. Lovely

  2. Ready

  3. Quick

  4. Smart
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) is the correct answer. Here, “nimble” means “quick” as per the context of the sentence. Nimble means quick and light in movement; moving with ease. 

Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The decrease in petrol prices becomes EFFECTIVE from midnight.

  1. Feeble

  2. Lethargic

  3. Void

  4. Inactive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) is the correct answer. Here, “effective” means “to come into operation” whereas “void” means “invalid or ineffectual.”

Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

In view of the threat of an attack by terrorists the citizens were asked to be VIGILANT at all times.

  1. Casual

  2. Attentive

  3. Forgetful

  4. Pliant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer. Here, “vigilant” means careful/watchful, whereas casual means careless or cursory.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The FICKLE minded witness changed his testimony at the eleventh hour.

  1. Identical

  2. Random

  3. Inflexible

  4. Constant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) is the correct answer. Here, “fickle” means “unsteady” whereas “constant” means “steady or not changing”.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

All the villagers looked up to the VENERABLE old man for advice and guidance.

  1. Disrespectable

  2. Diffident

  3. Debased

  4. Disdained

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

(1) is the correct answer. Here, “venerable” means “esteemed” whereas “disrespectable” means “not commanding respect”.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The course depends on the FRUITFULNESS of the action.

  1. Worthlessness

  2. Meekness

  3. Aridity

  4. Unreality

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

(1) is the correct answer. Here, “fruitfulness” means “productivity or usefulness” whereas “worthlessness” means “futility”.