English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
17,324 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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provocative
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interrogative
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impractical
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extinguishable
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accomplice
A
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Incendiary means inflammatory, causing excitement or violence, literally 'causing fire.' Provocative is the closest match as it captures the tendency to stir up conflict. Interrogative relates to questioning. Extinguishable is an antonym.
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brilliant
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bright
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stupid
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genius
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genuine
C
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Inane means silly, foolish, or lacking substance. Stupid is the correct synonym. Brilliant, bright, and genius are all antonyms. Genuine means authentic, which is unrelated to foolishness or silliness.
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nascent
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flourishing
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grown up
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old
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experienced
A
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Incipient means just beginning to appear or develop, in an initial stage. Nascent is the perfect synonym meaning 'just coming into existence.' Flourishing suggests full development. Grown up, old, and experienced are antonyms.
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respectful
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graceful
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insolent
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imperative
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none of these
C
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Impertinent means not showing proper respect. So, insolent is the word which is closest in meaning.
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blunt
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sharp
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satisfactory
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improbable
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invaluable
B
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Incisive means sharp, keen, or penetrating, especially in thought or expression. Sharp is the direct synonym. Blunt is the antonym. Satisfactory and improbable don't capture the penetrating quality. Invaluable means priceless, which is unrelated.
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Effete
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Womanizer
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Feminine
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Womanly
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Effeminate
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An effeminate is a man/boy who possesses the traits of a woman.
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Senility
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Apostate
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Docile
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Imbecile
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Quack
B
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An apostate is a person who abandons his religion, party or cause.
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Rustic
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Antiquarian
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Heretic
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Glutton
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Recluse
B
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Antiquarian means pertaining to the study of antiquities or dealing in old books.
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Bigot
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Eccentric
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Reveler
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Charlatan
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Imposter
D
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A charlatan is a person who claims to have more knowledge than he possesses.
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Boisterous
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Disciplinarian
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Stickler
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Belligerent
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Pedantic
C
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A stickler is a person who insists on something.
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Bigotry
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Skepticism
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Agnosticism
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Theism
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Hypocrisy
A
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Bigotry means prejudice or intolerance.
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Equivocal
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Resilient
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Reticent
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Voracious
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Tacit
C
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Reticent means reserved or diffident. A reticent person will not talk much or reveal their thoughts readily.
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Sensuous
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Epicurean
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Sentient
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Credulous
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Gullible
B
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Epicurean is a person who has luxurious habits or tastes.
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Citified
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Sick
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Rustic
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Intoxicated
C
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Explanation
It means 'of or pertaining to shepherds; pastoral'.
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Withdraw
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Compel
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Belated
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Rushed
D
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Explanation
Rushed is the correct synonym for 'ran fast' as it means to move with urgent haste or speed. Withdraw means to pull back, compel means to force, and belated means delayed or late - none of these relate to running quickly.