Vocabulary Practice Questions section has questions from the concepts of synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary test, double synonyms etc. The section will help you get a much-needed practice run of this section. Let us start our practice of the Vocabulary Practice Questions.
Vocabulary Practice Questions
Synonyms
Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q1: E A G E RÂ Â Â Â Â Â [Stenographers’ Exam, 1994]
A) Clever            B) Enthusiastic             C) curious            D) Devoted
Q2: P L A C I D
A) Clear             B) Calm                C) Enjoyable             D) Dull
Q3: C O M M E M O R A T E
A) Boast           B) Remember             C) Manipulate            D) Harmonise
Q4: D E I F YÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [C B I 1995]
A) Face            B) Worship              C) Flatter             D) Challenge
Q5: A M E N I T I E S
A) Pageantries          B) Privileges           C) Facilities             D) Courtesies
Q6: D I S P A R I T Y
A) Injustice           B) Unlikeness            C) Partiality                D) Distortion
Q7: B A R B A R I A N
A) Arrogant            B) Impolite              C) Uncivilized            D) Unkind
Q8: L E T H A LÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [ Hotel Management, 1992]
A) Unlawful           B) Deadly             C) Sluggish              D) Smooth
Q9: S E R E N E
A) Solemn              B) Meak          C) Delicate          D) Calm
Q10: G R U E S O M E
A) Hateful            B) Painful              C) Tragic              D) Frightful
Q11: S E C U R E
A) Secret        B) Comfortable           C) Safe           D) Independent
Q12: T Y R A N N YÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [Railways, 1991]
A) Misrule          B) Power          C) Madness           D) Cruelty
Q13: O B L I G A T O R Y
A) Useful           B) required         C) Stubborn            D) Agreeable
Q14: C O N N O I S S E U RÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [Railways, 1996]
A) Ignorant              B) Interpreter               C) Delinquent          D) Lover of art
Q15: I M P E T U O U S
A) Violent             B) Resourceful             C) Pleasing             D) Rash
Find Your Answers Here
Q1: C), Q2: B), Q3: B), Q4: B), Q5: B), Q6: B), Q7: C), Q8: B), Q9: D), Q10: D), Q11: C), Q12: D), Q13: B), Q14: B), Q15: D)
Antonyms
Directions: Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase which is italicised bold in the sentence given. It is followed by certain words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word or phrase.
Q1: He is a very timid person.  [N D A, 1992]
A) Dashing          B) Outgoing         C) Bold          D) Chivalrous
Q2: Raju often walks to school.
A) Rarely          B) Never           C) Always            D) Sometimes
Q3: One can acquire fame only by being truthful, honest and faithful.
A) Lose          B) Deprive           C) Forsake          D) Surrender
Q4: The treaty was ratified by the heads of states.        [C D S, 1994]
A) Set aside            B) Unsettled           C) Destroyed            D) Annulled
Q5: Always avoid late-night jobs.
A) inspire    B) compel        C) pursue         D) take
Q6: Mother Teresa devoted her life to the service of the poor and the destitute.
A) Greedy        B) Noble          C) Rich            D) Extraordinary
Q7: Many people try to resist reforms in the society.      [I E S, 1994]
A) repel         B) welcome           C) accept         D) fight
Q8: He was always prepared to refute the idea.
A) Agree         B) Subscribe          C) Recommend           D) Endorse
Find Your Answers Here
Q1: C), Q2: A), Q3: A), Q4: D), Q5: C), Q6: C), Q7: B), Q8: D).
Vocabulary Test
Directions: In each question below, a word is given in capitals. Against this word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either same in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonyms) of the word printed in BOLD TYPE. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word, oriented in capitals.
Q1: C O N S W Q U E N C EÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [S. B. I. P. O. ]
A) Indifference       B) Affect          C) Serial     D) Outcome       E) Divergence
Q2: E N I G M A T I C
A) Short-sighted            B) Learned      C) Puzzling            D) Displeased
Q3: V I R T U O U S
A) Vulgar         B) Insincere         C) Vicious          D) Miserly
Q4: I M P E T U O U S
A) Pleasing              B) Rash           C) Violent           D) Resourceful
Q5: I N T E R I M
A) Interval             B) Temporary        C) Timely        D) Internal
Q6: E X P U R G A T E
A) Admit          B) Renew          C) Stain           D) Entertain
Q7: A B A T EÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [Bank P. O. 1996]
A) Tighten          B) Increase            C) Abandon           D) Diminish             E) Postpone
Q8: T E M P E R A M E N T A L
A) Satisfied          B) Contented         C) Unruffled           D) Pleased
Find Your Answers Here
Q1: D) [Synonym], Q2: C) [Synonym], Q3: C) [Antonym], Q4: B) [Synonym], Q5: B) [Synonym], Q6: A) [Antonym], Q7: B) [Antonym], Q8: C) [Antonym].
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