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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skillful
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proficient
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sustain
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expert
A,B,D
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Adept means skilled, proficient, or expert at something. Skillful and proficient both directly capture this meaning, while expert is also a close synonym for someone who is adept.
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expendable
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essential
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unimportant
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agreeable
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salient
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aware
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acuainted
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familiar
B,C,D
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Cognizant means aware, knowledgeable, or conscious of something. Acquainted (though misspelled in the option), aware, and familiar all express knowing or being conscious of information.
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patronise
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perfect
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adept
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dissent
D
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Boycott means to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest. Dissent means to hold a different opinion or publicly disagree, which is conceptually related to boycott as a form of protest.
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sustain
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approve
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give
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argue
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Child relief/rights and you
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Child relief and you
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Child rights and you
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both b and c
A
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Achaia is a biblical place name and personal name meaning 'trouble' or 'grief'. In the Bible, Achaia was a region in Greece, but as a name, it carries the meaning of sorrow or difficulty. The name appears in some biblical genealogies.
D
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In the Hebrew Bible (1 Kings 9:13), King Hiram of Tyre refers to the land given to him by Solomon as 'Cabul', which is traditionally interpreted to mean 'as nothing' or 'dirty/unpleasing'. The other options are incorrect synonyms.
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famous
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classic
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popular
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pertaining
C
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Demas is a biblical name from Greek, meaning 'popular' or 'admired by the people'. In the New Testament, Demas was a companion of Paul who later abandoned him. The other options don't match the actual etymological meaning.
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Follower of justice
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seeker of peace
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seeker of justice
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follower of peace
C
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Aaron is a Hebrew name meaning 'seeker of justice' or 'mountain of strength'. In the Bible, Aaron was Moses' brother and the first high priest. 'Seeker of justice' best captures the essence of his role and name's meaning.
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anger
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joy
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passionate
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portable
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the salvation
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the redeemer of the Lord
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the salvation of the Lord
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the redeemer
C
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Esaias is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Isaiah, which means "the salvation of the Lord" or "Yahweh is salvation". This distinguishes it from just "salvation" or "redeemer" alone - it specifically connects salvation to the Lord.
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festive
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ceremony
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mouring
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sad
A
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Festus is a Latin name meaning "festive" or "joyful", derived from the Latin word "festus" relating to festivals and celebrations. This is different from ceremony or mourning - it specifically connotes joy and festivity.
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great
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firm
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strong
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intellegent
C
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Gibbar is a Hebrew name meaning "strong" or "mighty/valiant". In biblical contexts, it refers to physical strength or mightiness, distinguishing it from greatness or intelligence which are different qualities.
B
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Hananiah is a Hebrew name meaning "grace" (from "hanan" - to show favor/grace). While holy, peace, and love are related concepts, this name specifically denotes divine grace or favor, distinguishing it from those other virtues.