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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repeal
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excess
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momentary
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eat or drink greedily
D
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Explanation
To guzzle means to eat or drink greedily and quickly. Option D is the correct synonym.
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veracity
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stim
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conceited
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a mild expression
D
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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. Option D is the correct definition.
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sing softly
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carry light through
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a scold or nag
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guarantee
A
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To croon means to hum or sing in a soft, low voice. Option A is the correct synonym.
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cheerful
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satiate
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secluded
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write hastily
C
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Cloistered means kept away from the outside world; sheltered or secluded. Option C is the correct synonym.
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fibers for knitting
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put into practice
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to do something correctly
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awkward
B
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To carry out means to perform or complete a task or to put a plan into practice. Option B is the correct synonym.
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querulous
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tenacity
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a sudden flood
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zealous
C
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A spate is a large number or amount of something, often occurring in a sudden rush, like a sudden flood. Option C is the correct synonym.
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agile
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docile
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to make worse
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not fully formed
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filthy
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impassive
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contemptible
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condescend
D
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To deign means to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity; to condescend. Option D is the correct synonym.
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fallacious
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bad tempered
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soaked
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complex
B
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Grumpy means bad-tempered or irritable. Option B is the correct synonym.
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happening by chance
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piercing
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preserving
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mean
A
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Fortuitous means happening by accident or chance rather than design. Option A is the correct synonym.
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a small bird
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extravagant
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very learned
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deserving blame
A
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A finch is a type of small passerine bird. Option A is the correct definition.
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over indulgence
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passing quickly
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common sense
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flimsy
C
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Horse sense is an idiom for common sense or practical wisdom. Option C is the correct synonym.
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optimistic
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sharp
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counterfeit
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a mortuary
D
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A morgue is a place where bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed; a mortuary. Option D is the correct synonym.
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fulminate
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eulogy
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sensible and practical
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ascetic
C
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Down to earth describes someone who is practical, realistic, and unpretentious. Fulminate means to protest strongly, eulogy is a speech for the dead, and ascetic refers to someone who practices severe self-discipline.
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a long story
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moral instruction
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marvelous
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anticipating
A
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A saga is a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. It is typically associated with heroic or historical narratives.