English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
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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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Ornament
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Written statement
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Building
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Tool
B
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Explanation
An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in legal proceedings. 'Written statement' correctly identifies this simplified definition. Ornament, building, and tool are completely unrelated.
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Govern
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Narrowness
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Engine
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Dull
D
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Explanation
Prosaic means dull, commonplace, lacking imagination or excitement. It comes from the word prose (ordinary language) and is the opposite of poetic. Prosaic writing or speech is factual and unadorned rather than creative.
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Massive
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Stand
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Stick out
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None of these
C
Correct answer
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To protrude means to extend, project, or stick out beyond a surface or boundary. Think of a nail protruding from a wall. The word comes from Latin 'protrudere' meaning to thrust forward.
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Protract
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Proverb
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Languages
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Thought
A
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Prolong means to protract.
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Dry food
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Based
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Official
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None of these
A
Correct answer
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Provender refers to dry food, particularly food for animals like horses or livestock. It comes from Old French and originally meant provisions or supplies. Today it's used mainly in agricultural contexts.
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Nearness
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Prevent
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Favorable
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Gateway
A
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Propinquity means nearness in space, time, or relationship. It can refer to physical proximity or closeness in kinship. The word is related to proximity and comes from Latin meaning 'nearness'. It's a formal synonym for nearness.
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Explore with tools
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Exploration
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Pride
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Theft
A
Correct answer
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To probe means to explore or investigate something thoroughly using tools or questioning. Doctors use probes to examine wounds physically, and detectives probe for information. The option 'Explore with tools' captures both physical and investigative meanings.
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Dribble
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Dress up
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Command
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Thanks
B
Correct answer
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To primp means to dress up or groom oneself with excessive care and attention to detail. Someone primping spends time arranging their hair, adjusting clothes, or checking their appearance before a mirror. It suggests fussiness about appearance.
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Abundant
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Put
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Abundantly fruitful
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None of these
C
Correct answer
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Prolific means abundantly fruitful or productive, producing much of something. A prolific writer produces many books. A prolific athlete scores many goals. The correct answer 'Abundantly fruitful' captures this essence perfectly.
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Heart
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Idea
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Soul
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None of these
C
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Psyche refers to the soul, mind, or spirit in Greek mythology and psychology. In the myth, Psyche was a mortal woman who became the goddess of the soul. In psychology, psyche encompasses the human mind, consciousness, and inner self.
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Beauty
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Best
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Plunder
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Eagerness
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Pulchritude refers to physical beauty or comeliness. It comes from the Latin word 'pulcher' meaning beautiful. Options B, C, and D are unrelated meanings.
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Purely
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Precise
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Mass
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Punctilious means showing great attention to detail or proper conduct. It relates to being precise and careful about formalities. Options A, C, and D don't match this meaning.
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Learned Hindu
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Less
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Large
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None of these
A
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Pundit refers to a learned person, especially one who gives authoritative opinions. Originally referred to Hindu scholars or teachers of Vedic texts. Options B and C are unrelated.
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Hanger
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Headland
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Bath
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Promontory is a high point of land that extends into a body of water, also called a headland. It's a geographical feature. Options A and C are unrelated to land formations.
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Rainy
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Ornament
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Equipped
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Qualified means equipped, fitted, or prepared for a purpose. It can refer to someone having the necessary skills or credentials. Options A and B are unrelated meanings.