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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SUDDEN NOISE
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HEAVY TRAFFIC
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CASUAL WALK
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HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS
C
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Explanation
Promenade means a leisurely walk, often taken for pleasure or social display. CASUAL WALK correctly captures this meaning of walking in a relaxed manner. The other options (sudden noise, heavy traffic, household utensils) are completely unrelated to walking.
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NOT PREPARED
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WELL EQUIPPED
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NOT ALIGNED
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TO LET GO
A
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Explanation
Impromptu means done without preparation or planning. NOT PREPARED correctly captures this meaning of spontaneity and lack of preparation. WELL EQUIPPED is the opposite, while NOT ALIGNED and TO LET GO are unrelated to the concept of preparation.
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Excuses
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Gifts
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Fake crying
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Bribe
C
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Explanation
'Crocodile tears' refers to fake crying or insincere expressions of sorrow. The phrase comes from the ancient myth that crocodiles would weep while devouring their prey, making it a powerful metaphor for hypocritical displays of emotion. It doesn't mean excuses, gifts, or bribe.
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Lazy
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Industrious
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Restless
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Impatient
B
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An 'eager beaver' refers to someone who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and keen to undertake tasks - essentially industrious. The phrase uses the beaver, known for its busy nature and dam-building work ethic, as a metaphor for diligent workers. It doesn't imply laziness, restlessness, or impatience.
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Eraser
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Pencil
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Pen
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Duster
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Scale
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
'Stylo' is a Hindi word that means 'pen' - a writing instrument. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they refer to other stationery items (eraser, pencil, duster, scale). Option F is incorrect because 'pen' is one of the options.
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Eraser
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Pencil
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Pen
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Duster
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Scale
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
The French word 'stylo' translates to 'pen' in English. The other options are related stationery items but are incorrect translations.
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laugh out loud
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loads of love
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laugh out love
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love of luck
A
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Explanation
LOL is an internet acronym for 'laugh out loud', used to indicate laughter in digital communication. It became popular in early internet chat and messaging culture.
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skillfull
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careless
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insincere
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fearful
A
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Adroit describes someone who is skillful, clever, or adept in their actions. It is the opposite of careless or insincere.
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denounce; utter censure or invective
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praise
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gallows
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mock
A
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Explanation
To inveigh means to speak or write about something with strong disapproval or protest. It is the opposite of praise.
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silly
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sticky; viscous
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greedy for food
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genius
B
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Explanation
Glutinous describes something sticky or viscous in texture. It does not mean silly, greedy, or genius.
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wingardium leviosa
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Waddiwasi
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petrificus totalis
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obliviate
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Waddiwasi is the spell used to remove an object blocking a doorway or path, allowing it to be opened. Wingardium Leviosa levitates objects, Petrificus Totalus is the Body-Bind Curse, and Obliviate is the Memory Charm. The spell appears in Harry Potter canon as a practical charm for clearing obstructions.
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Expecto Patronum
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Ennervate
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Engorgio
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Expelliarmus
D
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Explanation
Expelliarmus is the Disarming Charm that forces whatever an opponent is holding (usually a wand) to fly out of their hand. It is one of the most commonly used defensive spells in the Harry Potter series. The other options are different spells: Expecto Patronum produces a Patronus, Ennervate revives stunned people, and Engorgio enlarges objects.
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Cruciatus
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Avada Kedavra
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Ennervate
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Fidelius
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Cruciatus is the torture curse that inflicts excruciating pain on the victim, one of the three Unforgivable Curses. It was regularly used by Death Eaters and Voldemort. Avada Kedavra is the Killing Curse, Ennervate revives stunned people, and Fidelius is a complex protection charm.
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reducio
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reducto
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removo
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Deletrius
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Deletrius is a spell that erases the ghostly images produced by Prior Incantato and can remove spell effects. The other options (reducio, reducto, removo) are either misspellings or not canonical counter-spell charms.
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Dissendium
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Ennervate
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Diffindo
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Impedimenta
C
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Explanation
Diffindo is the severing charm that causes objects to tear open or split apart. Dissendium opens passages, Ennervate revives unconscious people, and Impedimenta slows down targets.