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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Weaken
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Endorse
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Attack
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Destroy
B
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Endorse is the correct synonym - to back means to support, sponsor, or give credibility to something or someone. Weaken means to reduce strength, Attack means to criticize forcefully, and Destroy means to ruin completely.
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Follow
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Introduce
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Excite
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Precede
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Follow is the correct synonym - to ensue means to happen after or as a consequence of something, to come next. Introduce means to present or bring in, Excite means to arouse enthusiasm, and Precede is the opposite (to come before).
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Contract
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Proof
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Alliance
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Agreement
B
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Proof is the correct synonym - evidence is anything that helps establish the truth or validity of something. Contract is a legal agreement, Alliance is a relationship or union, and Agreement is a mutual understanding.
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Arise
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Treat
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Implore
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Develop
C
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Implore is the correct synonym - to entreat means to ask someone earnestly or desperately for something. Arise means to emerge or happen, Treat means to handle or deal with, and Develop means to grow or evolve.
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Embody
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Eject
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Exclude
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Omit
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Embody is the correct synonym - to include means to contain as part of a whole. Eject and Exclude are antonyms (to leave out), and Omit means to leave something out deliberately.
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Endurance
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Nervousness
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Passion
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Irritation
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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.
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Enormous means very large in size, quantity, or extent. Huge is a direct synonym - both describe something of great magnitude. Meagre, tiny, and small are antonyms (opposites) meaning very little or small.
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Enthusiasm
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Indifference
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Violence
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Apathy
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Zeal means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. Enthusiasm is the closest synonym among the options - both describe passionate commitment. Indifference and apathy are antonyms (opposites) meaning lack of interest. Violence is unrelated to zeal.
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Degrade
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Boost
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Appoint
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Achieve
B
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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.
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Effortless
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Difficult
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Thoughtful
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Careful
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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.
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Inform
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Announce
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Esteem
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Scorn
C
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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.
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Express
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Beg
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Terminate
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Allow
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Declare means to announce or make something known formally and clearly. Express is the best synonym among the options - both involve communicating or making something known. Beg, terminate, and allow have completely different meanings unrelated to making announcements.
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Lavish
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Sensible
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Prudent
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Thrifty
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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.
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Unusual
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Cold
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Friendly
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Detached
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Familiar means well-known, recognizable, or friendly/cordial. Friendly is the correct synonym here - both describe a warm, approachable demeanor. Unusual, cold, and detached are antonyms (opposites) suggesting strangeness or emotional distance.
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Unpleasant
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Bewitching
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Weak
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Horrid
B
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Explanation
Bewitching means captivating or enchanting, which is very similar to charming. Unpleasant, weak, and horrid all have negative or weak connotations, opposite to charming's positive appeal.