Top Vocabulary Questions for Bank Prelims Exam

Vocab plays a vital role in every bank examination and candidates often find these questions difficult because they are not that well versed with the English language. Though aspirants can solve mock tests and previous year papers to get the hang of each and every section, to some extent the command over English language will come by knowing the vocabulary well. However, when we say knowing the vocabulary well we do not mean that words are to be memorized as memorizing words will not at all be beneficial because there are thousands of words and not every examiner expects you to know all. It is just that you should know the concept well so that you can answer the questions based on that. This is why we are here with Top Vocabulary Questions for Bank Prelims Exam to help the candidates know what kinds of questions can be asked in the exam and how to answer them. 

Points to Consider to improve your Vocabulary

• Learn those words specifically that are important to your exam
• Read Hindu editorial, mark the difficult words & try to find their meanings
• Try to learn & memorize words which you hear often
• Say and use the words repeatedly in your day to day conversations
• Try putting words into sentences or group them with other words

Top Vocabulary Questions for Bank Prelims Exam

Question 1: In the question below, a word is given followed by four words, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship with the given word. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

Palatable

1. Appetising

2. Disorderly

3. Savoury

4. Jubilant

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 1 and 4

D) 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 2: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. Principal

2. Yield

3. Rough

4. Subsidiary

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 3

D) 1 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 3: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. Random

2. Systematic

3. Unique

4. Essential

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 3

D) 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 4: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. Opportune

2. Harmony

3. Concord

4. Distant

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 3

D) 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 5: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. Appear

2. Applaud

3. Vanish

4. Immune

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 3

D) 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 6: In the question below, a word is given followed by four words, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship with the given word. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

Trigger

1. prompt

2. stimulate

3. cause

4. kindle

A) 1 and 4

B) 2 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 3 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 7: In the question below, a word is given followed by four words, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship with the given word. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

Damage

1. discard

2. improve

3. enhance

4. involve

A) 1 and 3

B) 1 and 4

C) 2 and 3

D) 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

Question 8: In the question below, a pair of words is given. From the options, choose the one that is either a synonym for the first word of the pair and an antonym for the second OR is a synonym for both words of the pair.

Adverse: favourable

A) flexible

B) robust

C) benevolent

D) inauspicious

E) spontaneous

Question 9: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. Distress

2. Sadden

3. Entice

4. Avert

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 2 and 3

C) Only 2 and 4

D) Only 1 and 3

E) All are synonyms

Question 10: In the question below, four words are given, two of which may or may not share a synonymous or antonymous relationship. From the given options, choose the one that provides the correct pair of synonyms or antonyms.

1. ensue

2. hide

3. endure

4. expose

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 2 and 3

C) Only 2 and 3

D) Only 2 and 4

E) All are synonyms

ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) – B)	2) – D)	3) – A)	4) – C)	5) – B)	6) – E)
7) – C)	8) – D)	9) – A)	10) – D)

Solution 1: B)

PALATABLE means good in taste; delicious. APPETISING and SAVOURY as its synonyms. Thus, B is the right answer.

Disorderly – untidy. Jubilant – feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Solution 2: D)

(d) is the right answer. PRINCIPAL(first in order of importance; main) and SUBSIDIARY(less important than but related or supplementary to something) are antonyms.

YIELD- to surrender

ROUGH- having an uneven or irregular surface

Solution 3: A)

(a) is the right answer. RANDOM(happening without method) and SYSTEMATIC(done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical) are antonyms.

UNIQUE- being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

ESSENTIAL- absolutely necessary; extremely important

Solution 4: C)

(c) is the right answer. HARMONY and CONCORD are synonyms. HARMONY means the state of being in agreement or concord. OPPORTUNE- well timed, DISTANT- far away in space or time

Solution 5: B)

APPEAR means to emerge and VANISH is its antonym. Thus, (b) is the right answer.

Applaud – salute; appreciate. Immune (adjective) – resistant.

Solution 6: E)

TRIGGER means to cause or spark something. All the given words are its synonyms. Thus, (e) is the right answer.

Solution 7: C)

DAMAGE means to ruin or spoil. IMPROVE and ENHANCE (to make better) are antonyms. Thus, (c) is the right answer.

Discard – throw away. Involve – include.

Solution 8: D)

ADVERSE means untoward or unlucky, and UNFAVOURABLE is its antonym. INAUSPICIOUS is a synonym of the first word of the pair, and an antonym of the second. Thus, D is the right answer.

Flexible – easily changed. Robust – sturdy; strong. Benevolent – kind; givind. Spontaneous – unplanned.

Solution 9: A)

SADDEN and DISTRESS are synonyms and means to trouble or disturb. Thus, (a) is the right answer.

Entice – attract. Avert – turn away.

Solution 10: D)

HIDE means to enclose. EXPOSE (reveal) will be its antonym. Thus, D is the right answer.

Ensue – follow. Endure – bear.

Disclaimer: The vocabulary practice questions are provided exclusively for educational and exam preparation purposes to assist candidates preparing for bank prelims examinations. These materials are illustrative in nature and do not represent the official question papers of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) or any other examination authority. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, the content may not fully align with the actual examination pattern or difficulty level. Candidates are strongly advised to consult official notifications, guidelines, and authentic study resources for comprehensive preparation. Neither the publisher nor contributors shall be held responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or outcomes arising from reliance on this material.

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