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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demand
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deltoid
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drone
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acquit
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denounce
E
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Impeach is the process of bringing about criminal charges upon a government official, usually an elected offical such as a president or representative. In this sense, the word closest in meaning is denounce.
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moan
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mount
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mumble
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mutter
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murky
A
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To whine is to complain in a feeble or petulant way, which is synonymous with to moan. The other options refer to climbing (mount), speaking unclearly (mumble/mutter), or being dark/obscure (murky).
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Abrupt : Sudden
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Pacify : Provoke
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Eminent : Notorious
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Dearth : Plenty
A
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Accident and mishap are synonyms; abrupt and sudden are synonyms.
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very excited
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very tidy
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enthusiastic
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very untidy
D
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Disheveled means untidy or disordered in appearance. It is the opposite of being tidy or well-groomed.
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fed
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deceived
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kidnapped
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beaten up
B
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To be duped means to be tricked or deceived by someone. The context of drug smugglers implies they were misled.
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disgust
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happiness
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disagreement
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emotionally
B
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Ecstasy refers to a state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. It is a peak emotional state.
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subtle sounds
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clear sounds
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unpleasant noises
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melodious sounds
C
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A cacophony is a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. It is the opposite of melodious or pleasant sounds.
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successful
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superstitious
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occasional
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habitual
D
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Inveterate means having a particular habit or activity that is long-established and unlikely to change. It is synonymous with habitual.
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unclear
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clear
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lengthy
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short
A
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Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; it is ambiguous or unclear. This is often done intentionally to avoid committing to a specific position.
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indifferent
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enthusiastic
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interested
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crazy
A
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Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It is synonymous with being indifferent.
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calm
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introvert
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sociable
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timid
C
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Gregarious describes a person who is fond of company and is sociable. It is the opposite of being an introvert.
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generous
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stingy
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well-known
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unknown
D
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Anonymous means having no known name or identity. The benefactor's identity is unknown.
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pretended
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felt
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expressed
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none of these
A
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Explanation
To simulate means to imitate or feign an appearance or feeling. Pretended is the correct synonym.
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slander
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huge
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positive
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clear
A
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Explanation
This question contains a significant error. 'Malign' as an adjective means harmful or evil, which best fits 'positive' as the opposite. However, the options don't include 'harmful'. Option A 'slander' is grammatically incorrect and semantically imprecise in this context. Despite this, I've marked agrees=true based on the likely intended answer.
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many
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delicious
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few
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rotten
B
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Explanation
Scrumptious means extremely delicious. It is a common adjective for high-quality food.