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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continual
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intact
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persistent
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perpetual
B
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Explanation
'Intact' means complete or untouched, which is not a synonym of 'habitual' (regular, customary, or recurring). Continual, persistent, and perpetual all describe something that happens repeatedly or continuously, which aligns with the meaning of habitual. Intact describes a state of being whole or undamaged, which is unrelated to regularity of action.
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grotesque
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custom
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routine
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practice
A
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'Grotesque' means distorted, ugly, or bizarre, which is not a synonym of 'habit' (a settled tendency or regular practice). Custom, routine, and practice all describe patterns of behavior or things done regularly, which are synonyms of habit. Grotesque describes appearance or character, not behavioral regularity.
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domain
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home
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inhabitants
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haunt
C
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'Inhabitants' refers to people or animals living in a place, which is not a synonym of 'habitat' (the natural home or environment of an organism). Domain, home, and haunt all describe places where something lives or is commonly found, which aligns with habitat. Inhabitants describes the dwellers themselves, not the place they live in.
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clichéd
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amused
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vapid
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stale
B
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'Amused' means entertained or finding something funny, which is not a synonym of 'hackneyed' (overused, trite, or lacking originality). Clichéd, vapid, and stale all describe something worn out through overuse or lacking freshness, which are synonyms of hackneyed. Amused describes a reaction to something, not the quality of being overused.
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shackle
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annoy
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irritate
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exasperate
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'Shackle' means to restrain or confine, which is not a synonym of 'hackle' (to annoy, irritate, or exasperate). Annoy, irritate, and exasperate all describe provoking negative emotions, which aligns with hackle. Shackle describes physical restraint, which is unrelated to annoyance or irritation.
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applaud
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extol
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frail
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salute
C
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'Frail' means weak or delicate, which is not a synonym of 'hail' (to praise, applaud, or salute). Applaud, extol, and salute all describe actions of showing approval or respect, which aligns with hail. Frail describes physical or mental weakness, which is unrelated to gestures of approval.
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gaunt
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tired
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laggard
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pinched
C
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'Laggard' means slow or sluggish, which is not a synonym of 'haggard' (looking worn, exhausted, or gaunt). Gaunt, tired, and pinched all describe worn or exhausted appearances, which aligns with haggard. Laggard describes slowness of movement or action, which is unrelated to physical appearance.
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vigorous
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augur
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robust
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well
B
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Hale means healthy, strong, and vigorous. Augur means to predict or foretell, which is unrelated to being healthy. Vigorous, robust, and well are all synonyms of hale.
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calligraphy
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chirography
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penmanship
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penchant
D
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Handwriting refers to the art or style of writing by hand. Calligraphy, chirography, and penmanship are all terms for handwriting. Penchant means a strong liking or preference for something, which is unrelated to writing.
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temerity
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urge
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hunger
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thirst
A
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Hankering means a strong desire or craving for something. Urge, hunger, and thirst all express desire or craving. Temerity means boldness or rashness, not desire.
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hunky
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castigate
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striking
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attractive
B
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Handsome means good-looking or attractive. Hunky, striking, and attractive are all synonyms. Castigate means to criticize or scold severely, which is unrelated to appearance.
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pamper
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holder
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pannier
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basket
A
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Hamper can mean a large basket or container. Pannier, basket, and holder are all related to containers. Pamper means to indulge or spoil with luxury and attention, which is unrelated to containers.
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mirage
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chimera
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delusion
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quixotic
D
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Hallucination means seeing something that is not really there. Mirage, chimera, and delusion all refer to false perceptions or illusions. Quixotic is an adjective meaning exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic, not a noun for a false perception.
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corona
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aureole
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bemusing
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nimbus
C
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Halo means a circle of light or glory. Corona, aureole, and nimbus are all terms for a radiant circle or crown. Bemusing means confusing or puzzling, which is unrelated to light or glory.
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beleaguered
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strained
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belligerent
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stressed
C
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Harassed means troubled, annoyed, or worried. Beleaguered, strained, and stressed all express being troubled or under pressure. Belligerent means hostile or aggressive, not troubled.