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

Multiple choice
  1. Centre

  2. Origin

  3. Entire

  4. End

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'start' refers to the beginning or initial point of something. 'Origin' similarly means the point where something begins or comes into existence. 'Centre' refers to the middle, not the beginning; 'entire' means complete; 'end' is the opposite of start.

Multiple choice
  1. Lower

  2. Moderate

  3. Wrong

  4. Good

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Inferior' means lower in rank, position, or quality. 'Lower' is a direct synonym expressing this same concept of being beneath something else in position or quality. 'Moderate' means average; 'wrong' implies incorrectness; 'good' is nearly opposite in meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Wrong

  2. Stupid

  3. Straightforward

  4. Vague

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Downright' is an adverb meaning thoroughly, completely, or absolutely - used to emphasize a quality. 'Straightforward' captures this sense of being direct, thorough, and without ambiguity. 'Wrong' and 'stupid' are too specific in meaning; 'vague' is nearly opposite.

Multiple choice
  1. Shrink

  2. Cheat

  3. Destroy

  4. Divide

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To 'dupe' someone means to deceive, trick, or cheat them. 'Cheat' is the closest synonym among the options, directly capturing this meaning of deception. 'Shrink' means to reduce in size; 'destroy' means to ruin; 'divide' means to separate into parts.

Multiple choice
  1. Increase

  2. Enrage

  3. Involve

  4. Purify

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As a verb, 'incense' means to make very angry or enraged. 'Enrage' is the correct synonym, capturing this meaning of provoking strong anger. 'Increase' means to make larger; 'involve' means to include; 'purify' means to clean or make pure.

Multiple choice
  1. Deathless

  2. Merry

  3. Cruel

  4. Large

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Immortal' means living forever or never dying. 'Deathless' is a direct synonym, expressing this same concept of being exempt from death. 'Merry' means cheerful; 'cruel' means unkind; 'large' refers to size.

Multiple choice
  1. Residence

  2. Alien

  3. Friend

  4. Enemy

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Home' refers to the place where one lives. 'Residence' is a formal synonym for this concept, denoting a place of dwelling. 'Alien' refers to something foreign; 'friend' and 'enemy' describe relationships, not places.

Multiple choice
  1. Unfit

  2. Certain

  3. Solely

  4. Critical

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Merely' is an adverb meaning only or solely, used to emphasize restriction or limitation. 'Solely' is a direct synonym, capturing this same sense of exclusivity. 'Unfit' means unsuitable; 'certain' means sure; 'critical' means crucial.

Multiple choice
  1. Revive

  2. Deny

  3. Expose

  4. Allot

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To 'reveal' means to make known or show something that was previously hidden. 'Expose' is the correct synonym, capturing this sense of uncovering or disclosing. 'Revive' means to bring back to life; 'deny' means to reject; 'allot' means to distribute.

Multiple choice
  1. Dire

  2. Shy

  3. Unhappy

  4. Glad

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Sad' describes an emotional state of unhappiness or sorrow. 'Unhappy' is a direct synonym, capturing this same emotional state. 'Dire' means terrible or urgent; 'shy' means timid; 'glad' is nearly opposite in meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. Invent

  2. Share

  3. Devert

  4. Care

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A Correct answer
Explanation

To 'create' means to bring something into existence or cause something to happen. 'Invent' captures this sense of making something new or original. 'Share' means to give portions; 'devert' is not a standard word; 'care' means to be concerned.

Multiple choice
  1. Discriminate

  2. Discuss

  3. Direct

  4. Drive

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A Correct answer
Explanation

To 'distinguish' means to recognize differences between things or to set apart. 'Discriminate' in this context means to perceive or recognize differences, which is a valid synonym. 'Discuss' means to talk about; 'direct' means to guide; 'drive' means to operate a vehicle.

Multiple choice
  1. Give

  2. Wreck

  3. Repair

  4. Help

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wreck is the correct synonym for ruin. To ruin something means to destroy or damage it completely, and wreck carries the same meaning. Give means to provide, repair means to fix, and help means to assist - none of which convey the destructive sense of ruin.

Multiple choice
  1. Unlawful

  2. Lively

  3. Weak

  4. Industrious

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Unlawful is the correct synonym for illegal. Both words refer to actions that are against the law. Lively means energetic, weak means lacking strength, and industrious means hard-working - none of these relate to being illegal.

Multiple choice
  1. Dislike

  2. Confusion

  3. Fusion

  4. Peace

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Confusion is the correct synonym for disorder in this context. Disorder refers to a lack of order or organization, which creates confusion. Dislike means not liking something, fusion means joining together, and peace means calm - none convey the sense of disorganization.