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. Endurance

  2. Nervousness

  3. Passion

  4. Irritation

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Patience means the ability to endure difficult circumstances, delay, or provocation without reacting negatively. Endurance is the closest synonym - both terms describe the capacity to persist through challenges. Nervousness and irritation are antonyms (opposites). Passion is about strong enthusiasm, not tolerance.

Multiple choice
  1. Degrade

  2. Boost

  3. Appoint

  4. Achieve

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

Elevate means to raise something to a higher level or position, either literally (lift up) or figuratively (improve status/mood). Boost is the best synonym here - both imply lifting or increasing. Degrade is an antonym (opposite). Appoint and achieve are unrelated to the meaning of raising.

Multiple choice
  1. Effortless

  2. Difficult

  3. Thoughtful

  4. Careful

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Facile means easy to do, effortless, or superficial (done without deep thought). Effortless is the correct synonym - both describe something achieved with little difficulty. Difficult is an antonym (opposite). Thoughtful and careful imply deliberation, which contradicts the 'easy/superficial' meaning of facile.

Multiple choice
  1. Inform

  2. Announce

  3. Esteem

  4. Scorn

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Admire means to regard with respect or warm approval. Esteem is a close synonym - both describe holding someone or something in high regard. Scorn is an antonym (opposite) meaning contempt or disrespect. Inform and announce are verbs related to communication, not feelings of respect.

Multiple choice
  1. Lavish

  2. Sensible

  3. Prudent

  4. Thrifty

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Extravagant means spending much more than necessary, lacking restraint in spending, or wastefully luxurious. Lavish is the correct synonym - both describe excessive spending or luxury. Sensible, prudent, and thrifty are antonyms (opposites) meaning careful with money or resources.