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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Roll out First Random
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Roll out Floor layout
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Roll on Floor Laugh
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Roll on Floor Laughing
D
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Explanation
ROFL is an internet slang acronym used in informal digital communication to express strong amusement. It stands for 'Roll on Floor Laughing', describing an exaggerated physical reaction to something very funny.
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Tired, Bored and Sleepy
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Happy, Funny and Joyfull
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Angry, eager and jelous
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Zeal, Zesty and Zincy
A
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Explanation
In text messaging and online communication, 'zzz' is a universal symbol for sleeping or being extremely tired. It represents the sound of snoring or someone falling asleep, indicating the person is bored or sleepy from a prolonged conversation. Options B, C, and D represent emotions that have nothing to do with the 'zzz' symbolism.
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Eagerness
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To Horn
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Ostentatiously Learned
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Deaf
C
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Explanation
Inkhorn refers to something that is pedantically or ostentatiously learned. An 'inkhorn term' is an obscure, scholarly word used to show off education. The other options are unrelated.
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Scandalous
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Stupid
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Silly
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Wise
A
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Flagitious means scandalous, criminal, or villainous. It describes someone guilty of heinous crimes or grossly wicked behavior. The other options (stupid, silly, wise) are incorrect meanings.
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Tore
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Uplift
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Bring down
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Dally
B
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Edify means to uplift, instruct, or improve someone morally or intellectually. It comes from building (building character). Tore and dally are incorrect; bring down is the opposite.
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In Confidence
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Secretly
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Stealthily
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Confidence
A,B,C
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Sub rosa literally means 'under the rose' in Latin and signifies secrecy, confidentiality, or something done privately. All three correct options (In Confidence, Secretly, Stealthily) capture this meaning.
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Priest
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handsome
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simple
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rich
A
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Explanation
Ritvik is a Sanskrit word meaning 'priest' or someone who performs religious rituals. In Hindu tradition, a Ritvik is a priest who conducts ceremonies and yajnas (sacrificial rituals). It is also a common Indian name. The word is derived from 'Rit' (sacred ritual) and 'Vik' (one who performs).
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You lost
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you win
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you cheated
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you withdrawn
B
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Explanation
In Rummy, "Dic" (likely "Deck" or similar term) means you win. This appears to be regional terminology specific to certain Rummy variants.
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Crucifiction
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Ressuraction
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Death of Jesus christ
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Salvation
B
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Explanation
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is the central event of Christianity. It does not refer to crucifixion, death, or salvation specifically, though these are related concepts in Christian theology.
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love
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hatred
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fear
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greed
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anger
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joy
D
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Explanation
Greed is the odd one out as it is the only emotion representing a deadly sin among the options. The other emotions (love, hatred, fear, anger, joy) are basic human emotions not specifically classified as cardinal vices in moral philosophy.
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SUSPENDED ACTION
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HATE
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PROUD OF
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PLEASURE
B
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Explanation
Abhor means to hate or detest something strongly. 'Proud of' and 'pleasure' are opposite emotions, while 'suspended action' is unrelated.
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COMMENT
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ASK FOR
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INSULT
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FORWARD
C
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Explanation
An affront is an intentional offense or insult to someone's dignity. 'Comment' and 'ask for' are neutral actions, while 'forward' refers to direction.
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WEAKNESS
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HARESS
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STRONGHOLD
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FRUSTRATE
C
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Explanation
A bastion is a stronghold or fortified position that provides protection. 'Weakness' is the opposite, while 'harass' (misspelled) is a verb meaning to bother, and 'frustrate' means to prevent or discourage.
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EXCITED
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BORED
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MEANINGFUL
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CLEVER
A
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Agog means excited, eager, or in eager anticipation. 'Bored' is the opposite emotion, while 'meaningful' and 'clever' describe unrelated attributes.
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RUBBLE
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DEGRADE
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FRIENDLY
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FEARLESS
C
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Explanation
Debonair means sophisticated, charming, and friendly in manner, especially about a well-dressed confident man. 'Friendly' captures one aspect. 'Rubble' is debris, 'degrade' means to lower in quality, and 'fearless' means brave.