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: Choose the option which conveys the meaning of the underlined word(s).

In general, most of the people in our colony are happy with the new tenant.

  1. Most situations

  2. Circumstances

  3. Universal

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

Here we are replacing in general....which means in most situations. Universal cannot be used here as the next part refers to colony. Usually means normally, and does not lend support to the sentence. Circumstances is out of context.

Multiple choice

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

After a BRIEF tour of the city, he enjoyed lunch in a local restaurant.

  1. Short

  2. Abrupt

  3. Crisp

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

Here, short is the correct synonym of brief, as it implies lasting or taking a small amount of time. Abrupt implies sudden and unexpected, crisp implies pleasingly firm and fresh and small implies a size that is less than normal or usual.