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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Race
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Discern
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Discredit
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Overlook
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Unusual
E
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Explanation
Peculiar means strange or unusual. Unusual is the best synonym among the choices.
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Short
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Blemished
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Infallible
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Fumble
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Perfect means having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; infallible means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, which is a close synonym in this context.
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Lenient
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Lively
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Livid
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Line on
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Brisk means active, fast, and energetic. Lively is the most appropriate synonym.
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Vehement
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Impetus
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Submissive
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Ruler
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Discern
C
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Explanation
Patient can mean bearing provocation or annoyance with calmness. Submissive is the closest option provided, implying a willingness to yield or accept.
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Lucid
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Entangle
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Confess
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Opposition
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Quell
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Intricate means very complicated or detailed. Entangle is related to the complexity of something being twisted or knotted, making it the best fit among the choices.
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Ravenous
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Delight
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Decoy
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Detonation
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Rapture means a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. Delight is a direct synonym.
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Irk
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Imminent
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Imbibe
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Illogic
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None of these
A
Correct answer
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Vex means to make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried. Irk is a perfect synonym.
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Abrupt
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Agile
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Astute
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Arrogant
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Brusque means abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. Abrupt is the correct synonym.
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Pain
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Aim
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Agile
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Ago
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None of these
A
Correct answer
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Torment means severe physical or mental suffering. Pain is the most accurate synonym among the choices.
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Vogue
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Violent
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Vest
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Vestibule
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Rampant means flourishing or spreading unchecked, often in a negative way. While violent implies force, it is not a synonym for rampant; however, in many standardized tests, this specific question is keyed to 'Violent' despite the loose semantic connection.
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Deploy
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Discharge
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Discreet
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Cloak
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Veil
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Diplomatic refers to the ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way. Discreet is the most similar term, as it implies being careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions to avoid causing offense.
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Shun
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Shudder
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Shrivel
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Smear
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To quiver means to tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion. Shudder is a direct synonym, describing a similar involuntary shaking or trembling movement.
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Fallible
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Folly
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Fiendish
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Fist
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Furor
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Infernal relates to hell or the underworld, often used to describe something extremely annoying or wicked. Fiendish is a synonym, as it describes something characteristic of a devil or demon.
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Vivacious
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Vociferous
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Vain
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Vehement
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Vertical
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Boisterous describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Vociferous is a synonym meaning characterized by or expressing loud, clamorous, or noisy outcries.
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Brat
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Operation
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Oration
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Ovation
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Oracle
A
Correct answer
Explanation
An urchin is a mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed. Brat is a synonym for a child, particularly one who is badly behaved.