Meaning: a secure room or chamber for storing valuables
Hindi: तिजोरी / भंडार कक्ष
Synonyms: safe, strongroom, repository, chamber
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
vault in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The architect discussed the vault beneath the cathedral.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) The gymnast performed a perfect vault over the horse.
In the given sentence, ‘vault’ refers to an arched chamber/structure (architectural).
In option 1, ‘vault’ means a leap performed by a gymnast – a different meaning with the same spelling (homonym).
Options 2, 3 and 4 use ‘vault’ in the chamber/strong-room sense (same meaning).
Examples
- “The bank's vault contained millions in gold reserves.”
vault – questions
What is the meaning of vault in Hindi?
vault means “तिजोरी / भंडार कक्ष” in Hindi. In English: a secure room or chamber for storing valuables
What are the synonyms of vault?
Synonyms of vault: safe, strongroom, repository, chamber.
Has vault been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – vault has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.