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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Charm can mean the power to attract or delight, making allure the correct synonym. Unpleasant and dull are antonyms, opposite in meaning.
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natural
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supernatural
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festive
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Celestial relates to the sky, heaven, or divine things. Supernatural is the closest synonym among the options. Natural is an antonym, while festive is unrelated.
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indifferent
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fussy
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pleased
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Choosy means selective or demanding in one's choices. Fussy is the correct synonym, as it also means hard to please. Indifferent and pleased don't capture the selective quality.
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Clutter means a disordered collection of things, making disorder the correct synonym. Order is an antonym, while assemble means to gather, not the state of being disorganized.
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exemplary
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transcient
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brief
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Classic means something standard, exemplary, or serving as a model. Exemplary is the correct synonym. Transient is likely a misspelling of transient, which means temporary - the opposite of classic. Brief is also unrelated to the model quality.
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disagree
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conclude
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incomplete
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Clinch can mean to settle or conclude something decisively. Conclude is the correct synonym. Disagree and incomplete don't relate to the finalizing meaning of clinch.
B
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Coarse means rough, unrefined, or lacking sophistication. Crude shares this meaning of being in a natural or raw state. Refined is an antonym, meaning polished or purified.
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Compact means closely packed together or compressed into a small space. Compressed shares this exact meaning. Loose and large are opposites.
B
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Copious means abundant or in large quantity. Profuse shares this meaning of plentifulness. Scarce is an antonym, meaning insufficient in quantity.
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beneficial
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decisive
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discourage
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Conducive means making a certain situation or outcome likely or helpful. Beneficial shares this meaning of being advantageous or favorable. Decisive relates to finality, and discourage means to dissuade.
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centre
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surface
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unimportant
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Crux means the central or most critical point of an issue. Centre shares this meaning of being the core or heart of something. Surface suggests superficiality, and unimportant contradicts the meaning.
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learn
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beat
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beg
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turn turtle
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Cadge means to beg or obtain something by asking or taking advantage of someone's generosity. Beg shares this meaning of asking for something without giving in return. The other options are unrelated.
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Cuddle means to hold close in one's arms for affection or comfort. Fondle shares this meaning of gentle, affectionate touching. Batter means to hit, and thicken means to make dense.
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optimistic
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pessimistic
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repetitive
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Cynical means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest, or having a negative outlook. Pessimistic shares this negative expectation. Optimistic is an antonym.
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Credit can mean praise, honor, or recognition for something. Honour shares this meaning of giving someone recognition or respect. Debit is an antonym in financial contexts.