Vocabulary Quiz: Synonyms, Antonyms, and More

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Which word is a synonym for 'monstrous' in the context of the provided text?

  • small
  • gigantic (correct)
  • worthless
  • horrify

What is the most suitable synonym for 'distinctly' as used in the text?

  • definitely (correct)
  • usually
  • differently
  • rarely

Which of these words is closest in meaning to 'ultimate' as it's used in the phrase 'ultimate honesty'?

  • global
  • proud
  • supreme (correct)
  • genuine

In the text, 'cursed' is used to describe someone's life. What is the best synonym for 'cursed'?

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The word 'impacts' is used in relation to the environment. Which word is the nearest synonym in meaning?

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What is the best antonym for 'undermined' as used in the provided text?

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What is the most suitable antonym for 'quietly' as it used in the text?

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What is the correct plural form of the word 'baby'?

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Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'goods'?

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Which prefix, when added to 'caution,' forms a derivative?

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Adding which prefix to 'comparable' creates a meaningful derivative?

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Which prefix correctly modifies 'pleasant' to form a derivative?

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What prefix can be added to 'grade' to form a new word?

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Which prefix, when added to 'grace,' creates a new word?

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Which suffix, when added to 'dread,' forms a derivative?

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What is the correct expansion for 'INSV'?

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What does the acronym 'IMD' stand for?

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What is the best synonym for 'old' based on the context?

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Which word best replaces 'recently' in the sentence 'David has recently been selected to travel to Brazil?'

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In the context of technology, what is the best synonym for 'newer'?

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Which verb is the best antonym for 'dismissed' in the sentence 'School is dismissed — you may go'?

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Which of these alternatives best conveys the meaning of 'exactly'?

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Which option has a meaning most similar to 'reached' in the sentence 'With a sinking heart I reached Holmes’ room'?

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What is the best antonym for 'frail' in the sentence 'I saw a frail man with bald head sitting'?

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What is the correct plural form of 'crisis'?

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What is the correct plural form of 'spectacles'?

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The oppressors wanted the territory and also dominated the language; which conjunction best expresses this?

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You taught him the basics of the sport and also ways to improve. What phrase best links these two ideas?

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Limit your fast food, otherwise it would be your last meal. Which word best implies this sense of consequence?

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Visu left, and then Zigzag went to sleep. What is the best way to relate that sequence of events?

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There was one customer, and they were not engaged in either eating or drinking tea. What is the best term to describe this?

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What does 'QR' stand for in the context provided?

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Which phrasal verb correctly completes the sentence: 'She ________ her sword.'?

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What is the correct phrasal verb to use in the sentence: 'With her sword, she _________ her long, black hair.'?

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Which phrasal verb fits best in: '____________ from our General.'?

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Complete the sentence: '__________ the gas, Smith,' said Holmes in his natural voice.

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Which phrasal verb completes the sentence: 'Then it slowly __________ a black bird.'?

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Which idiom best fits: 'I will be extremely happy if you accept the money,' said Aditya.

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The governor listened and then meditated in silence. Which idiom relates to 'listening'?

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Studying was so difficult because I had to rely on someone to type everything into a computer for me. Which idiom best represents this difficult situation?

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Choose the best pairing for 'play' to form a compound word.

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Flashcards

Seized with terror

To cause someone to feel extreme fear or anxiety.

Undermine capability

To weaken or damage someone's confidence or ability.

Remarked

To make a formal statement about something.

Antique

Something that is very old and valuable.

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Impact

To affect or influence something.

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Motive

The reason or purpose behind an action.

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Voyage

A journey by boat or ship.

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Old

A word used to describe something that is old, traditional, or has been around for a long time.

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Newer technology

A word used to describe something that is new, modern, or recently developed.

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Dismissed

A word used to describe something that is finished, ended, or dismissed.

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Exactly

A word used to describe something that is completely, absolutely, or without any doubt.

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Frail

A word used to describe someone who is weak, delicate, or frail.

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Plural form of 'activity'

A word used to describe the plural form of the word 'activity'.

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Plural form of 'crisis'

A word used to describe the plural form of the word 'crisis'.

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Plural form of 'species'

A word used to describe the plural form of the word 'species'.

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Plural form of 'injury'

A word used to describe the plural form of the word 'injury'.

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Besides

This conjunction means 'not only' or 'in addition to' - both things are true.

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Neither...nor

This means 'neither' and 'nor'. It indicates that both options are NOT true.

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Although

This means 'despite the fact that'. It shows a contrast between two ideas.

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As soon as

This means 'as soon as' - one event happens immediately after another.

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In case

This means 'in case of'. It expresses a possibility or a precaution.

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QR

A shortened form of "Quick Response", a term used for a type of code. It is a square barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone to access information.

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Picked up

A phrasal verb that means to pick something up and hold it.

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Cut off

A phrasal verb that means to cut off a part of something, often hair.

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Stay away

A phrasal verb that means to keep a distance from someone or something.

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Turn down

A phrasal verb that means to reduce the sound or intensity of something, like gas.

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Turned into

A phrasal verb that means to change into something else.

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Over the moon

An idiom that means extremely happy or delighted.

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On the ball

An idiom that means to be attentive, alert, and ready to respond.

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In deep waters

An idiom that means to be in a difficult situation or facing a problem.

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Play ball

A compound word that means a game or activity that is played with a ball.

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What is the correct plural of 'baby'?

The plural form of the word 'baby' is 'babies'. This is the standard way to form the plural of nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant.

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What is the plural form of 'goods'?

The word 'goods' is already in its plural form. It's a collective noun referring to various items or products.

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Form a derivative by adding a prefix to 'caution'.

The prefix 'un-' can be added to 'caution' to form 'uncaution'. Uncaution means 'lack of caution' or 'carelessness'.

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Form a derivative by adding a prefix to 'comparable'.

The prefix 'in-' can be added to 'comparable' to form 'incomparable'. Incomparable means 'too good to be compared with anything else.'

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Form a derivative by adding a prefix to 'pleasant'.

The prefix 'un-' can be added to 'pleasant' to form 'unpleasant'. Unpleasant means 'not enjoyable' or 'distasteful'.

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Form a derivative by adding a prefix to 'grade'.

The prefix 'up-' can be added to 'grade' to form 'upgrade'. Upgrade means 'to improve or raise the quality of'.

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Form a derivative by adding a prefix to 'grace'.

The prefix 'dis-' can be added to 'grace' to form 'disgrace'. Disgrace means 'to bring shame upon' or 'to dishonor'.

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Form a derivative by adding a suffix to 'dread'.

The suffix '-ful' can be added to 'dread' to form 'dreadful'. Dreadful means 'causing fear or anxiety'.

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Form a derivative by adding a suffix to 'extreme'.

The suffix '-ly' can be added to 'extreme' to form 'extremely'. Extremely means 'to a very great degree'.

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Form a derivative by adding a suffix to 'optimist'.

The suffix '-ic' can be added to 'optimist' to form 'optimistic'. Optimistic means 'tending to be hopeful and confident about the future'.

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Study Notes

Synonym Matching

  • Monstrous terror: horrify
  • Distinct defeat: definitely
  • Ultimate honesty: genuine

Antonym Matching

  • Capability: inability
  • Quietly: loudly
  • Antique: modern

Plural Forms

  • Activity: activities
  • Crisis: crises
  • Species: species
  • Hobby: hobbies
  • Savoury: savouries
  • Spectacles: spectacles
  • Injury: injuries
  • Goose: geese
  • Baby: babies
  • Goods: goods

Derivatives

  • Caution: precaution
  • Comparable: incomparable
  • Pleasant: unpleasant
  • Grade: degrade
  • Grace: disgrace
  • Dread: dreadful
  • Extreme: extremely
  • Optimist: optimistic
  • Generous: generously
  • Circumnavigate: circumnavigation

Expansions

  • INSV: Indian Navy Selection Verification
  • IMD: India Meteorological Department
  • INWTC: International North West Terminal Counter
  • NH: National Highway
  • GB: General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • GCSE: General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • WFP: World Food Programme
  • ILO: International Labour Organisation
  • UNICEF: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
  • QR: Quick Response

Phrasal Verbs

  • Pick up: to lift something
  • Cut off: to separate something
  • Stay away: to avoid something
  • Turn up: to increase something
  • Turn into: to change into something

Compound Words

  • Play: Playmate
  • Pen: Penknife
  • Seat: Seatbelt
  • Blood: Bloodbank
  • Cup: Cupboard
  • Wheel: Wheelchair
  • Chair: Chairwoman
  • Plate: Plateful
  • Light: Lightning
  • Break: Breakfast

Prepositions

  • Between: Indicates a thing occurs in the midst of two places or things.
  • Among: Indicates a thing occurs in the midst of three or more things or places.
  • Behind: Indicates a thing is located at the back of another thing.
  • Beside: Indicates a thing is located next to another thing.
  • Before: Indicates a thing occurs earlier in time than another thing.

Tenses

  • Will be : Future tense, expressing an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future.
  • Had requested: Past perfect tense
  • Had been practicing: Past perfect continuous tense
  • Was/Were winning/won: Past continuous/simple past
  • Will be performing: Future tense, expressing an action that will be completed at a specific time in the future.

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