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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Furfuraceous
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Detente
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Kibosh
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Gack
C
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Explanation
'Kibosh' means to stop or restrain something, as in 'put the kibosh on' (put an end to). Furfuraceous means powdery. Detente is tension reduction. Gack is an exclamation. Kibosh is the checking/restraining element.
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Perdition
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Pounds
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Abject
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Burnie
A
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Explanation
'Perdition' means eternal damnation or hell, derived from Latin 'perdere' (to destroy). Pounds is currency/weight. Abject means wretched. Burnie is a name. Perdition is the correct theological term for eternal damnation.
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Impoverished
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Stingy
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Lascivious
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Unwelcome
D
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Explanation
Persona non grata is a Latin phrase literally meaning 'unwelcome person.' In diplomacy, it refers to a foreign diplomat who is no longer acceptable to the host government and must leave. More broadly, it describes anyone who is unpopular or not wanted in a particular group or situation due to their behavior or actions.
B
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Explanation
The idiom is 'none the worse for wear' or 'none worse for the wear,' meaning someone has emerged from a difficult experience unharmed or undamaged. The phrase refers to clothing or equipment that has been used but is still in good condition. 'Wear' refers to the effects of use or damage over time. Options A, C, and D do not form common idioms.
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Love
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Honesty
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Friendship
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Purity
C
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Explanation
In the language of flowers, Alstroemeria symbolizes friendship and mutual support. The flower is named after Swedish botanist Clas Alströmer and represents devotion and growing together. Love, purity, and honesty are symbolized by other flowers like roses and lilies.
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really embarrassed
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very proud
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quite angry
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very sad
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a very shy person
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not very musical
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very proud of herself
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not good
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Of or relating to a scientist.
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Of or relating to a specific region/terrain.
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Of or relating to the day before yesterday.
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Nudiustertian is an extremely rare English word meaning 'of or relating to the day before yesterday.' While practically obsolete in modern usage, it appears in some comprehensive dictionaries as a precise temporal descriptor. The word derives from Latin construction combining 'nudius' (recently) with 'tertian' (third), literally meaning 'three days ago' or specifically 'the day before yesterday.'
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You always look on the bright side.
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You often have good coordination.
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You are very persistent.
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You have good self-control.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In graphology, square lowercase R's are associated with good physical coordination and athletic ability. The angular, precise formation suggests control and dexterity. Rounded R's might indicate a more gentle, less coordinated approach, while very sharp R's could show intensity. The other options relate to different traits: optimism shows in upward slant, persistence in strong pressure or firm connections, and self-control in measured, consistent writing.
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WITH SORROW
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without heart
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without sorrow
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born to fight
C
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Explanation
The Sanskrit name Ashoka literally means without sorrow, reflecting the emperor's transformation after the bloody Kalinga war when he embraced Buddhism and non-violence. The prefix A- is negation and shoka means sorrow or grief.
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Popular
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strange
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difficult
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enormous
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Beliebt is a German adjective meaning popular, well-liked, or favored. It derives from the verb belieben (to please/like). It's commonly used to describe people, places, or things that enjoy widespread appreciation.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The proverb 'Beggars can't be choosers' means that when you're in a position of need, you must accept what is offered without complaint. Option D 'choosers' correctly completes this well-known saying. 'Rich', 'poor', or 'young' do not fit the proverb.
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Example Given
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Exempli Gratia
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Exempli Grateful
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Example Got
B
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Explanation
e.g. is the Latin abbreviation for exempli gratia, meaning for the sake of example or for example. Its used to introduce one or more examples that illustrate a preceding statement. Dont confuse it with i.e. id est, which means that is or in other words.
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Rays of the rising sun
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Sun
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Rust
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Aggresive
A
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Explanation
Arun is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun' or 'rays of the rising sun' (from the Sanskrit root 'arun' meaning reddish-brown or dawn). Option A correctly captures this meaning. Options C and D appear to be unrelated words.
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small
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delicate
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truthful
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purity
D
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Explanation
Parthiv is a Sanskrit name meaning 'earthly' or 'from the earth' (from 'Prithvi' meaning earth). It conveys purity associated with the earth element. Option D correctly identifies this meaning of purity/earthliness.