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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Appropriate
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Familiar
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Few
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Unsuited
A
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Explanation
Fit can mean suitable, proper, or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation. Appropriate best captures this meaning of being fitting or suitable. Familiar means well-known, Few means not many, and Unsuited is the opposite.
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Inherit
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Counsel
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Impress
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Lack
A
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Explanation
To own can mean to possess, hold, or have as property. Inherit means to receive property or possessions from a predecessor, which is one way of coming to own something. Counsel means to advise, Impress means to affect deeply, and Lack means to be without.
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Restrain
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Impressive
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Prompt
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Gain
D
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Explanation
Gain is a direct synonym of benefit - both mean to receive an advantage or profit. Restrain means to hold back, Impressive describes something striking, and Prompt means quick or timely.
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Coincide
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Surprise
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Differ
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Agree
D
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Explanation
Conform means to comply with rules or standards, which aligns with agree in this context. Coincide means to happen simultaneously, Surprise is unexpected, and Differ is the opposite.
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Impressive
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Devotion
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Touch
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Lovely
B
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Explanation
Devotion represents deep love or loyalty, making it the closest match. Impressive describes something admirable, Touch refers to physical contact, and Lovely is an adjective describing something beautiful.
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Refrain
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Demolish
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Disturb
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Restrict
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Demolish means to completely destroy or tear down, making it the perfect synonym. Refrain means to hold back from doing something, Disturb means to interrupt, and Restrict means to limit.
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Easy
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Skilful
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Power
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Expandable
B
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Explanation
Skilful means having the ability and competence to do something well, which matches capable. Easy means not difficult, Power is strength or control, and Expandable means capable of being stretched.
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Saness
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Effect
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Residence
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Remove
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Address can mean a place of residence or the act of speaking to someone. Residence is the location aspect of address. Saness appears to be a typo, Effect is a result, and Remove means to take away.
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Authorise
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Endear
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Remit
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Press
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Permit means to give authorization or consent. Authorise is a direct synonym meaning to give official permission. Endear means to make beloved, Remit means to send money, and Press means to push.
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Forward
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Publish
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Regard
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Clear
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Declare can mean to announce publicly. Publish means to make information publicly known, which is a close synonym. Forward means to send ahead, Regard means to consider, and Clear means unobstructed.
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Desire
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Companion
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Company
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Stranger
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Friend is a person one knows very well... i.e a close acquaintance/associate.... Companion is a person with whom one spends a lot of time
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Relation
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Proposition
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Assistance
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Drop
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Support means to give help or assistance. Assistance is a direct synonym meaning help. Relation is a connection, Proposition is a proposal, and Drop means to fall or let fall.
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Consideration
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Draw
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Pursuit
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Vigilant
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Regard means to consider or think about something with attention and respect. Consideration directly matches this meaning. Draw (pull), Pursuit (chase), and Vigilant (watchful) are unrelated to the meaning of regard.
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Plague
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Library
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Rope
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Nursery
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A library is specifically a collection of books, organized for reading, reference, or lending. The other options are unrelated - a plague is a disease, rope is a cord, and a nursery is for plants or children.
A
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Explanation
A tribe refers to a group of people sharing common characteristics, heritage, culture, or purpose. The term accurately describes a community bound by shared identity or traditions.