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

Multiple choice
  1. <font face="Arial">Records</font>

  2. Sum

  3. Fuel

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annals are a chronological record of events, especially historical records year by year. They document important occurrences in a systematic, time-ordered manner for future reference.

Multiple choice
  1. Moving of an easy pace

  2. Student of the history & science of mankind

  3. Absence of governing body

  4. lively

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B Correct answer
Explanation

An anthropologist is a scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and their development. They examine social structures, beliefs, customs, and how humans have evolved over time.

Multiple choice
  1. Auxiliary

  2. Mixture of metals

  3. Upgrade

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

An alloy is a metallic substance made by combining two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. Common examples include bronze (copper + tin) and steel (iron + carbon), often with superior properties.

Multiple choice
  1. Frustrate

  2. Owner

  3. Come about by addition

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Accrue means to accumulate or increase over time, typically referring to money, interest, benefits, or advantages. It describes gradual growth through addition, commonly used in financial contexts.

Multiple choice
  1. Involve

  2. Compromise

  3. <font face="Arial">Undisputed</font>

  4. <font face="Arial">Concocted</font>

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Indubitable means something that cannot be doubted, questioned, or disputed; it is absolutely certain and undeniable. 'Undisputed' is the closest synonym among the options, conveying the same meaning of something being beyond question or argument. 'Involve' means to include, 'Compromise' means to settle or weaken, and 'Concocted' means fabricated or invented - none of which match the meaning of indubitable. The word comes from Latin 'dubitare' (to doubt) with the prefix 'in-' (not), literally meaning 'not doubtful'.