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 or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Once upon a time, solar power was not viewed as a VIABLE energy source.

  1. Beneficial

  2. Rational

  3. Usable

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

Here, feasible is the correct synonym of viable, as it implies something possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. Beneficial is something resulting in favourable or advantageous results, rational is based on or in accordance with reason or logic and usable is something able or fit to be used.

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.

Several admirals were charged with drawing up plans for a military COUP.

  1. Rebellion

  2. Revolution

  3. Achievement

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

Here, rebellion is the correct synonym of coup as it implies an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader. Revolution implies an overthrow and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. Achievement implies a thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage and deed implies an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

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.

The older government was not reelected because of its inability to bring the country out of financial TURMOIL.

  1. Anxiety

  2. Chaos

  3. Agitation

  4. Harmony
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, chaos is the correct synonym, as it implies complete disorder and confusion. Anxiety refers to a strong desire or concern to do something or for something to happen. Agitation implies a state of anxiety or nervous excitement and harmony implies internal calm or tranquility.

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.

Every day, at least one telemarketer INVARIABLY calls while we are enjoying a quiet dinner.

  1. Eternally

  2. Steadily

  3. Usually

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

Here, usually is the correct synonym, as it implies under normal conditions. Eternally implies something that lasts forever, steadily implies doing something unfaltering and perpetually implies something continuing forever or everlasting.

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.

The purpose of the injunction is to ENJOIN the greedy developer from bringing down the historical monument to build a mall.

  1. Urge

  2. Permit

  3. Prohibit

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

Here, prohibit is the correct option, as it implies to forbid an action by the authority or law. To urge is to try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something. To permit is to officially allow someone to do something and an advice is an opinion or recommendation offered, as a guide to action, conducts, etc.

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.

They informed me that my application has been received and would be reviewed with all due ALACRITY.

  1. Apathy

  2. Promptness

  3. Alertness

  4. Haste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, promptness is the correct synonym of alacrity, as it implies an act that is carried out or performed without delay. Apathy is the lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. Alertness is the state of active attention by high sensory awareness, such as being watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency and haste is doing something quickly, often carelessly.

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.

In the election season, old allies become OUTCASTS and new alliances are struck.

  1. Fugitives

  2. Friends

  3. Unwanted

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

Here, unwanted is the correct synonym of outcast, as it implies no longer desired. Fugitive is someone who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding, friend is a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and a refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Multiple choice

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

It was a pure case of DEFAMATION because it was clear that the officer had never abused or used foul language against his wife.

  1. Slur

  2. Praise

  3. Slander

  4. Obloquy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, praise is the correct antonym of defamation, as it implies the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. Slur is an insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation. Slander is the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation. Obloquy refers to a strong public condemnation.

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.

Do not be an INGRATE by not appreciating the gifts you get.

  1. Dissatisfied

  2. Selfish

  3. Careless

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

Here, ungrateful is the correct option, as it implies a person who is not feeling or showing gratitude. Dissatisfied is a person who is not content or happy with someone or something, selfish is a person lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. Careless is a person who is not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.