English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
18,261 Questions
Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.
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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions
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acute
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adage
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adapt
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actuate
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To adjust means to alter or move something slightly to achieve a desired fit or result. Adapt is a synonym in the sense of changing to fit a new context.
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discourage
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climb
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increase
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actuate
D
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To motivate means to provide a reason for someone to act in a certain way. Actuate, in this context, means to motivate or incite someone to action.
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adept
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additional
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adhesive
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sufficient
B
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Extra means added or additional to what is usual or expected. Additional is a direct synonym.
D
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To cite something is to quote or refer to it as evidence. Adduce means to cite as evidence, making it the correct synonym.
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adept
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additional
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adhesive
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adduce
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Skilful means having or showing skill. Adept is a direct synonym meaning very skilled or proficient at something.
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adept
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additional
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adhesive
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adduce
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Sticky refers to a substance that adheres or sticks to things. Adhesive is the direct synonym for a substance that causes things to stick.
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admit
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admirable
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admonish
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administer
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Administer is correct because in one sense both manage and administer mean to supervise.
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admit
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admire
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admonish
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administer
A
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To confess is to admit that one has done something wrong. Admit is the most accurate synonym among the choices.
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admit
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admirable
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admonish
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administer
B
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Commendable means deserving praise. Admirable is a synonym that also means deserving respect or approval.
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admit
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admirable
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admonish
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administer
C
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To reprove is to reprimand or censure someone. Admonish means to warn or reprimand someone firmly.
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adult
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adolescent
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adumbrate
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adulterate
B
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Puberty is the period during which an adolescent reaches sexual maturity. Adolescent refers to the person in this stage of development.
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adult
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adolescent
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adumbrate
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adulterate
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To contaminate is to make something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. Adulterate means to render something poorer in quality by adding another substance.
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adult
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adolescent
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adumbrate
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adulterate
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Grown up refers to a person who has reached adulthood. Adult is the direct synonym.
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advise
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advance
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adversary
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advantage
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Further can mean to help the progress or development of something. Advance is a synonym meaning to move forward or promote progress.
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advise
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advance
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adversary
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advantage
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An opponent is someone who competes against or fights another in a contest or argument. An adversary is a synonym for an opponent or enemy.