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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Matter
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Boss
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Power
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Traitor
B
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In the context of authority and control, 'Master' as a noun refers to someone who has control or dominance over others, making 'Boss' the closest synonym. 'Matter' refers to physical substance or a subject, 'Power' is the capacity to act, and 'Traitor' means someone who betrays - none of these capture the authoritative meaning of 'Master' in this context.
A
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Both mean to become larger.
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Sane
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Efficient
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Uncommon
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Regular
C
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'Unusual' means something that is not common, customary, or normal. 'Uncommon' directly captures this meaning. 'Sane' means mentally sound, 'Efficient' means productive, and 'Regular' means habitual or occurring frequently - these are opposite or unrelated to the concept of being unusual.
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Outermost
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Common
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Plentiful
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Around
A
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'Peripheral' means relating to or situated on the outside or periphery of something. 'Outermost' directly captures this meaning of being on the external boundary. 'Common' means widespread, 'Plentiful' means abundant, and 'Around' is a preposition indicating surrounding - these don't precisely convey the boundary aspect of 'peripheral'.
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Recorded
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Timed out
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Current
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Recent
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Curiously
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Abstrusely
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Absolutely
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Obloquy
C
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'Certainly' means without doubt or definitely. 'Absolutely' is a close synonym meaning completely or without exception. 'Curiously' means with inquisitiveness, 'Abstrusely' means obscurely (which is also an obscure word choice), and 'Obloquy' is a noun meaning strong public criticism - none match the meaning of certainty.
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Constancy
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Regular
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Lay
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False
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'Loyal' means showing firm allegiance or faithfulness. 'Constancy' means the quality of being faithful and dependable, which aligns closely with loyalty. 'Regular' means habitual, 'Lay' is an unrelated verb/adjective, and 'False' means not true - none capture the essence of loyalty.
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Soft
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Sensitive
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Improvable
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Unreal
D
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'Imaginative' means having or showing creativity or invention. In this context, 'Unreal' is used to mean existing in the imagination rather than reality - something visionary or fantastical. 'Soft' and 'Sensitive' relate to texture or emotions, while 'Improvable' means capable of being improved - none match the creative/imaginative meaning.
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Smooth
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Rash
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Proper
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Impulsive
B
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'Impudent' means showing a lack of respect or being rudely bold. 'Rash' means acting without careful consideration, which overlaps with impudent behavior, though 'rash' is more about hastiness than disrespect. 'Proper' means correct, 'Smooth' means even/polite, and 'Impulsive' means acting suddenly - none precisely capture the disrespectful boldness of 'impudent', though 'rash' is the closest among options.
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Separating
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Displaying
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Piled
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Genuine
A
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'Parting' means the action of leaving or separating. 'Separating' directly captures this meaning of division or departure. 'Displaying' means showing, 'Piled' means accumulated (and is grammatically mismatched), and 'Genuine' means authentic - none convey the act of separation that 'parting' signifies.
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Charge
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Imperfection
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Excuse
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Truth
B
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The word 'spot' can mean a mark, stain, or blemish on something - which is exactly what an imperfection is. While 'spot' has other meanings like 'to see' or 'a location', in this context it refers to a flaw or mark.
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'Frail' means weak or delicate, making it a direct synonym for 'weak'. The other options are unrelated or opposite in meaning.
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Barbarous
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Wrong
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Righteous
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Homely
A
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'Barbarous' means savage, uncivilized, or cruel - which aligns with one meaning of 'wild' as untamed or uncultivated. The other options (wrong, righteous, homely) don't capture the untamed/savage aspect of 'wild'.
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Mournful
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Impressive
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Plain
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Happy
A
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'Plaintive' means expressing sorrow or melancholy, making 'mournful' the correct synonym. 'Plain' is a distractor that looks similar but means simple or clear.
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Impress
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Discern
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Touch
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Serve
B
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'Discern' means to perceive, recognize, or notice something - which overlaps with one meaning of 'observe' as to watch carefully or notice. 'Impress' and 'touch' are unrelated to observation.