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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Withdraw
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Bump into
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Belated
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Rushed
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ran into can be replaced by the word Bump into.
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Withdraw
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Compel
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Belated
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Rushed
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To recede means to move back, withdraw, or retreat. Withdraw directly captures this meaning of pulling back or moving away from something. Compel means to force, belated means late, and rushed means hurried - none match the meaning of recede.
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Start
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Inform
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Release
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Reserve
D
Correct answer
Explanation
To 'set apart' something means to keep it separate or reserve it for a special purpose. 'Reserve' captures this meaning of setting something aside for particular use or keeping it distinct.
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Enclose
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Vacillate
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Abuse
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Start
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In this context, 'bar' means an obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or movement. The other options (way, exit, line) don't convey the sense of obstruction that 'bar' carries in phrases like 'bar to success' or 'barrier'.
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Evidence
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Adversary
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Support
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Flow
B
Correct answer
Explanation
An 'opposition' is someone or something that is against another person or position. An 'adversary' is exactly that - an opponent or enemy who acts in opposition to someone else's interests or goals.
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Esteem
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Reputation
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Appreciation
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Humiliation
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Disgrace' means loss of honor, respect, or reputation. 'Humiliation' is the closest synonym as it refers to the feeling of shame and loss of dignity that accompanies disgraceful situations or actions.
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Reversed
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Discernible
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Dull
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Different
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Perceptible' means something that can be perceived, seen, or noticed by the senses. 'Discernible' is a direct synonym, meaning capable of being perceived or recognized clearly through observation or perception.
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Ignor
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Enrage
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Pacify
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Improve
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Option A has 'Ignor' which appears to be a typo for 'Ignore' or 'Ignorance'. 'Overlook' can mean to ignore or fail to notice something. Given the context of finding synonyms, A is likely the intended answer despite the spelling error.
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Stolid
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Obsolescent
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Complete
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Recent
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Antiquated' means very old, outdated, or obsolete. 'Obsolescent' refers to something in the process of becoming obsolete or outdated, making it the closest synonym among the options. Stolid means calm, complete is unrelated, and recent is the opposite.
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Affect
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Interest
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Elevate
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Improve
A
Correct answer
Explanation
As a verb, 'influence' means to affect or have an impact on something or someone. 'Affect' (as a verb) is a direct synonym - to influence is to affect or produce a change in something. Interest, elevate, and improve are not synonyms in this context.
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Brave
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Impotent
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Bright
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Oppressive
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Burdensome describes something that is heavy, difficult to bear, or causes hardship. Oppressive means overwhelming, harsh, or difficult to endure, which matches this meaning perfectly. The other options (Brave, Impotent, Bright) describe qualities or states unrelated to burden or difficulty.
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Cultivated
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Whisical
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Savege
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Wise
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Wild can mean uncultivated, untamed, or savage in the sense of being uncivilized or ferocious. Savege is clearly a typo for Savage, which is the intended correct answer. Whisical is also a typo (for Whimsical), but does not relate to wild.
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Clear
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Restrain
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Admit
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Cheer
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Check has multiple meanings, but one meaning is to restrain or hold back from proceeding. Restrain means to hold back, limit, or control, which aligns with this sense of check. The other options (Clear, Admit, Cheer) relate to different meanings of check.