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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handy
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walking upright
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dragging nuckles
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ugly
B
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Explanation
The name Homo erectus translates from Latin to upright man, referring to the species' ability to walk fully upright.
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wise
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handy
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walk upright
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got game
B
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Explanation
Homo habilis translates to handy man, referring to the species' association with the creation and use of stone tools.
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Puritanism
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Romanticism
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Realism
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Modernism
C
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Explanation
Realism sought to portray life as it truly was, moving away from the flowery, romanticized language of the past to use plain, accessible diction that reflected the reality of different social classes.
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Puritanism
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Romanticism
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Realism
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Modernism
A
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Puritan writing was characterized by a plain style, intended to be accessible and clear so that the message could be understood by all, avoiding the complex ornamentation of other styles.
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something you need to survive
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something you would like, but could survive without
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a waste of time
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nothing that matters to you
B
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In economics, a want is a desire for something that is not essential for survival. Needs are required for survival, while wants are optional.
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Homosexual
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Tithe
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Hetrosexual
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Discrimination
A
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Homosexual refers to an individual who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex. Heterosexual refers to attraction to the opposite sex.
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Period of growth
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Warring states period
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Era of isolation
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The ritual suicide of a samurai
B
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Sengoku Jidai translates to the Warring States period, a time of near-constant military conflict and social upheaval in Japan.
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The odd one
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One living thing in a group of the living things
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One of many in a population
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Popular
B
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An individual is a single, distinct living organism that is part of a larger group or population of the same species.
C
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Explanation
The present perfect tense requires the past participle. The past participle of feel is felt.
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upsetted
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upsought
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upsite
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upset
D
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Explanation
The present perfect tense requires the past participle of the verb. The verb upset remains upset in all forms (upset, upset, upset).
A
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The phrase when I was a child indicates simple past tense. Hated is the correct past tense form of the regular verb hate.
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possessive
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subject
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indirect object
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direct object
C
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Explanation
The indirect object identifies to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.
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resentful
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envious
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elated
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joyous
A
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Explanation
At the beginning of the novel, Scrooge is depicted as cold, greedy, and bitter, showing resentment toward those who celebrate Christmas.
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When something disappears
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A small amount of something
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A large amount of something
C
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Explanation
Abundance refers to having a large quantity or supply of something. Options A and B describe scarcity or lack, which are the opposite.
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To have skill
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To lose something
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To be clumsy
A
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Explanation
Prowess refers to superior skill or expertise in a particular activity or field. Being clumsy or losing something does not align with this definition.