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
B
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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.
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Lower
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Moderate
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Wrong
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Good
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'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.
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Wrong
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Stupid
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Straightforward
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Vague
C
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'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.
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Shrink
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Cheat
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Destroy
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Divide
B
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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.
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Increase
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Enrage
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Involve
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Purify
B
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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.
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Deathless
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Merry
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Cruel
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Large
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'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.
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Residence
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Alien
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Friend
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Enemy
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'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.
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Unfit
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Certain
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Solely
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Critical
C
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'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.
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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.
C
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'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.
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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.
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Discriminate
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Discuss
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Direct
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Drive
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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.
B
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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.
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Unlawful
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Lively
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Weak
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Industrious
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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.
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Dislike
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Confusion
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Fusion
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Peace
B
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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.