English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
17,337 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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requisite
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moral
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transient
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heritage
C
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Explanation
'Evanescent' means something that is fleeting or quickly disappearing, lasting for a very short time. 'Transient' means something temporary or passing, making it the correct synonym. Requisite means necessary, moral relates to right and wrong, and heritage refers to cultural traditions.
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unusually
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ultimately
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estimate
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advocate
B
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Explanation
'Eventually' and 'ultimately' both mean 'in the end' or 'at some later time', referring to something that happens after a period of time or as a final result. They are interchangeable in most contexts. Unusually means extraordinarily, estimate means approximate calculation, and advocate means to support publicly.
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inordinate
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manifest
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vexation
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aggravate
B
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'Evident' means clear, obvious, or easily seen or understood. 'Manifest' as an adjective means clear or obvious to the eye or mind, making it the correct synonym. Inordinate means excessive, vexation means annoyance, and aggravate means to make worse.
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avoidable
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eliminate
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jaunt
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proof
A
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'Evitable' means something that can be avoided or prevented. 'Avoidable' means capable of being avoided, which is the exact synonym. Eliminate means to completely remove, jaunt means a short journey, and proof means evidence.
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inordinate
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manifest
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vexation
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aggravate
D
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Explanation
'Exacerbate' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. 'Aggravate' means to make worse or more severe, which is the correct synonym. Inordinate means excessive, manifest means clear or obvious, and vexation means the state of being annoyed.
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avoidable
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eliminate
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jaunt
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proof
D
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Evidence refers to facts or information that indicate whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. "Proof" is the closest synonym as it also means verification or demonstration of truth.
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requisite
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moral
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transient
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heritage
A
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Essential means absolutely necessary, indispensable, or required. "Requisite" is a perfect synonym as it also refers to something that is necessary or needed.
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omission
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model
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snobbish
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absolve
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omission
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model
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snobbish
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absolve
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avoidable
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eliminate
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jaunt
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proof
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Exclude means to keep out, prevent from entering, or deny access to. "Eliminate" means to remove or get rid of something that is already present. These are related concepts but not precise synonyms. However, among the options, "eliminate" is the closest in meaning as both involve removal.
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omission
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model
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snobbish
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absolve
D
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Exculpate means to clear from blame or fault, or to absolve someone of guilt. "Absolve" means to free from guilt or responsibility, which is an exact synonym for exculpate.
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omission
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model
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snobbish
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absolve
B
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Explanation
Exemplary means representing the best of its kind, serving as a desirable model, or outstanding. "Model" in this context means an example or pattern to be imitated, which is the correct synonym.
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avoidable
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eliminate
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jaunt
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instance
D
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Explanation
Exemplify means to show or illustrate by example, or to be a typical example of something. "Instance" means an example or case - these are related as both refer to giving or being an example.
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avoidable
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eliminate
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jaunt
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proof
C
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Explanation
Excursion means a short journey or trip, especially for pleasure. "Jaunt" refers to a short excursion or journey for pleasure - these are essentially synonyms.
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inordinate
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manifest
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vexation
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aggravate
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Exasperation means a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. "Vexation" also means irritation, annoyance, or worry - these are synonyms referring to troubled mental states.