English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
18,261 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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active
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moving
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roaring
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sleeping
D
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Jashem (or Jashen) appears in biblical genealogies and is associated with one who sleeps or is quiet/restful. This meaning distinguishes it from active, moving, or roaring states - it connotes stillness and rest.
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friendly
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lovable
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motherly
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faithfull
A
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Martin is derived from the Latin name Martinus, related to Mars, the god of war, but the name evolved to mean "friendly" or "warlike" in different contexts. In this question, "friendly" is the intended meaning, distinguishing it from lovable, motherly, or faithful.
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compassion
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companion
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follower
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saint
A
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Raham is a Hebrew name meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy.' It appears in biblical contexts and represents the quality of showing deep sympathy and concern for others.
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my almighty
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my strength
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my son
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my family
B
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Uzzi is a Hebrew name meaning 'my strength' or 'my power.' It appears in biblical contexts as both a personal name and a term expressing divine strength.
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justice
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peace
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clean
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faith
C
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Zacchaeus is a biblical figure from the New Testament whose name comes from the Hebrew word 'Zakkai,' meaning pure, innocent, or clean. While Zacchaeus is most famous for his repentance and the promise to make restitution for his tax collecting, the literal meaning of his name relates to purity or cleanness.
C
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The relationship is 'Cause : Negative Consequence'. Just as smoke causes pollution, war causes death. This analogy follows a cause-and-effect pattern where the first word leads to an undesirable outcome. Other options like 'VICTORY' (positive outcome) or 'ENEMY' and 'ARMY' (participants in war) don't represent the negative consequence that war inherently brings.
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HateroWomen
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Misogamist
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Misogynist
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Misanthrope
C
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A misogynist is someone who hates, dislikes, or is prejudiced against women. A misanthrope hates mankind in general, a misogamist hates marriage, and 'HateroWomen' is not a recognized English term.
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Stimulate
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Modulate
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Postulate
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Adulate
D
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To flatter someone means to praise them excessively often insincerely. Adulate is a formal word meaning to praise someone obsequiously or excessively. Stimulate means to arouse activity or energy, modulate means to adjust or regulate, and postulate means to suggest or assume. Adulate is the closest synonym to flatter in the context of excessive praise.
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Psychomaniac
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Psychoilliac
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Psychosomatic
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Psychodreamatic
C
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Psychosomatic refers to physical symptoms or illnesses that are caused or aggravated by mental factors like stress or anxiety. The question describes imagining being ill (pseudo-diseased). Psychosomatic disorders involve real physical symptoms that have psychological causes rather than physical ones. The other options are not real medical terms.
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Faith
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Strength
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Weakness
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Power
C
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Achilles' heel refers to a person's weakness or vulnerable point, from Greek mythology where Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel. It does not mean faith, strength, or power. The idiom is used to describe a fatal weakness despite overall strength.
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Please Reply
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Please Forward
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Please Call
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Please Note
A
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RSVP is the French phrase 'Répondez s'il vous plaît' which translates to 'Please respond' or 'Please reply.' It's used on invitations to request that the guest confirm their attendance.
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Brightning England's Queen
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Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to life
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Best Ever ,New and Qualified
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Meaning Bending Quarter trick
B
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BenQ is a Taiwanese multinational company. Its name is an acronym for the corporate slogan 'Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to life'. The other options are humorous or nonsensical fabrications that do not represent the official brand identity.
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Sharp
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Intelligent
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Dumb
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None of above
B
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Clever means intelligent, quick-witted, or resourceful. Option B 'Intelligent' is the correct synonym. Option A 'Sharp' is related but can mean physically sharp or keen, not specifically intelligent. Option C 'Dumb' is an antonym.
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Minimate
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Decimate
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Eliminate
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Illuminate
B
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Decimate originally meant to kill one in ten (from Latin 'decimus' meaning tenth), but in modern usage means to destroy or kill a large proportion. The other options don't relate to killing: illuminate means to light up, eliminate means to remove, and minimate is not a standard word.
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cut throat
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low necked
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festive decoration
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collage
B
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Décolleté is a French term referring to a low neckline on a woman's dress or garment, exposing the neck and shoulders. It describes a specific fashion style where the neck is left bare or deeply cut.