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. Thud

  2. Creak

  3. Chink

  4. Cringe

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

All, except 'cringe'‌, are the sounds produced.

Multiple choice
  1. blasphemous

  2. hearsay

  3. gossip

  4. illogical

  5. heresy

  6. preposterous

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

(1) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered blasphemous. Also, there is a similar word in 'heresy'. (2) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that supplies the necessary connection with 'scriptures'. 'Hearsay' and 'gossip' don't have any obvious connection with it.
(3) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that can form a connection with 'scriptures'. (4) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones. (5) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered heresy. Also, there is a similar word in 'blasphemous'. (6) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones.