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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Lacking
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Death
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Designed
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Coy
C
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Explanation
Intended means planned or meant. Designed is a synonym meaning planned or done for a specific purpose.
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Mania
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intelligence
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Fancy
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Done
A
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Lunacy means the state of being a lunatic or foolishness. Mania is a synonym meaning excessive excitement or enthusiasm.
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End
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Encroach
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Postpone
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Transgress means to go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other standard. Encroach is a synonym meaning to intrude on a person's territory or rights.
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Nicety
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Pause
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Humane
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None of these
B
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Stoppage means an act of stopping or being stopped. Pause is a synonym meaning a temporary stop in action.
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Squeeze
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Crave
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Appoint
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Expand
A
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Press means to move or apply pressure so as to flatten or shape. Squeeze is a direct synonym for applying pressure.
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Reverent
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Luck
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Dislike
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None of these
B
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Fortune refers to chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs. Luck is a direct synonym.
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Ravage
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Illegal
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Quandary
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None of these
C
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Dilemma means a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made. Quandary is a synonym referring to a state of perplexity or uncertainty.
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Refractory
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Detest
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Defame
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Pick
A
Correct answer
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Stubborn means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude. Refractory is a synonym meaning stubborn or unmanageable.
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Student
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Mad
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Decry
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None of these
B
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Furious means extremely angry. Mad is a common synonym for being very angry.
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Repetitious
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Decry
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Debase
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None of these
A
Correct answer
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Wordy means using or expressed in too many words. Repetitious is a synonym describing something that repeats the same words or ideas.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To gull someone means to fool or deceive them. Therefore, 'dupe' is the correct synonym.
B
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Dress refers to clothing or attire. 'Garb' is a direct synonym for clothing or a style of dress.
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Hate
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Forsake
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Admire
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Loath means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something. 'Hate' is the most accurate synonym provided.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To adore someone is to love and respect them deeply. 'Esteem' means to respect and admire, making it the closest synonym.
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Suitable
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Defense
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Artful
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Modest
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A shelter provides protection or safety. 'Defense' is a synonym in the sense of providing protection against harm.