Vocab-Based Questions For Banking Exams
Vocab-Based Questions For Banking Exams

English Questions on Vocabulary (Vocab-Based)

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Vocab-Based Questions For Banking Exams | Set- 1


Direction: Read the following questions and answers correctly.

1. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

 (A) Implicit 

(B) Open  

(C) Complex

(D) Permit

A. B-D
B. C-D
C. B-C
D. A-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. A-B

Explanation: ‘Implicit’ means something which is implied and not stated openly. ‘Complex’ means consisting of many different and connected parts; composite. ‘Permit’ means to allow. Clearly ‘implicit’ and ‘open’ are antonyms.

2. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

(A) Indifferent 

(B) Haughty 

(C) Humble

(D) Rational

A. B-D
B. C-D
C. B-C
D. A-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – C. B-C

Explanation: ‘Haughty’ means arrogantly proud and self-important. ‘Indifferent’ means one who is having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. ‘Rational’ means with based on logic and reason. ‘Humble’ means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. The pair of ‘haughty’ and ‘humble’ are clearly antonyms.

3. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

 (A) Accord   

(B) Compromise  

(C) Agreement

(D) Concession

A. B-D
B. C-D
C. B-C
D. A-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. A- C

Explanation: ‘Accord’ means an official treaty or pact or agreement. ‘Compromise’ means an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. The difference between the two words is that the former does not necessarily involve making concessions while the same is crucial to the latter. Therefore ‘accord’ and ‘agreement’ are associated as synonyms.

4. In the question below four words are given denoted by (A), (B), (C) & (D). Two of these words may be either synonyms or antonyms. Find out the correct pair in each question.

 (A) Ecstasy

(B) Depression

(C) Intoxication

(D) Compression

A. C-D
B. B-C
C. B-D
D. A-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. A-B

Explanation:  The meanings of the given words are:

  • ‘Ecstasy’: an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
  • ‘Depression’: feelings of severe despondency and dejection
  • ‘Intoxication’: the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol
  • ‘Compression’: the reduction in volume
  • Clearly, ecstasy and depression are antonyms.

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5. In the question below four words are given denoted by (A), (B), (C) & (D). Two of these words may be either synonyms or antonyms. Find out the correct pair in each question.

 (A) Opaque

(B) Translucent

(C) Transverse

(D) Transvestite

A. B-A
B. C-A
C. B-D
D. A-D
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. B-A

Explanation: The meanings of the given words are:

  • ‘Opaque’-not able to be seen through
  • ‘Translucent’-allowing light to pass through, semi-transparent
  • ‘Transverse’-extending across something
  • ‘Transvestite’-a person who enjoys dressing as the opposite sex
  • Clearly, ‘opaque’ and ‘translucent’ have quite opposite meanings, whereas other words are non-related.

6. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

(A) Cautious

(B) Elusive           

(C) Playful             

(D) Foolhardy

A. B-D
B. B-C
C. A-D
D. A-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: C. A-D

Explanation: Here, “cautious” means to be careful and alert. “Elusive” is used for someone or something that is mysterious and cannot be easily comprehended or is hard to find. “Playful” is someone who is mischievous and light-hearted. “Foolhardy” is someone who is reckless and not at all careful. So, as can be seen from the definitions, “cautious” and “foolhardy” are opposite in meaning. Hence, A-D is correct.

7. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

(A) Offend                

(B) Win                   

(C) Compliment                

(D) Attack

A. B-D
B. A-C
C. A-D
D. C-B
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. A-C

Explanation: Here, “offend” means to insult someone. “Win” means to succeed. “Attack” means to assault or harass. “Compliment” is to admire someone. Out of the choices available it can be seen that “offend” and “compliment” are opposite in meaning. Hence, A-C is correct.

8. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other.

 (A) Ample

(B) Warm

(C) Pleasant

(D) Insufficient

A. B-D
B. C-D
C. B-C
D. A-D
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. A-D

Explanation: ‘Ample’ means an abundant or sufficient supply. Therefore, it is the opposite of ‘insufficient’. The other two words do not match.

9. Four words are given below. Choose the pair of words that most nearly mean the SAME or OPPOSITE of each other. 

 (A) Juvenile              

(B) Apathetic       

(C) Immature     

(D) Fawning

A. A-C
B. C-D
C. B-C
D. A-D
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. A-C

Explanation:  The term “juvenile” is used for someone who is childish in his behavior. “Apathetic” is being indifferent or showing no response to situations. “Fawning” is showing excessive flattery in other to gain affection for own benefits. The term “Immature” is also similar in meaning to the term “juvenile” which is being childish by nature.

10. Four words are given in the question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

A. Suvinir
B. Suvenior
C. Suvenir
D. Souvenir
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Souvenir

Explanation: The word ‘souvenir’ means ‘a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.’

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