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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Apt
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Performer
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Unsubstantial
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Relevant
C
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Explanation
Void means empty, invalid, or having no legal force. "Unsubstantial" means lacking substance or reality, which is the closest match. "Apt" means suitable, "Performer" is someone who entertains, and "Relevant" means connected or applicable - these don't capture the concept of emptiness or invalidity.
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Erase
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Locate
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Bias
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Destroy
B
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Explanation
To install means to place or fix something in position. "Locate" is the closest option, meaning to find or place in a particular position. "Erase" means to remove, "Bias" means prejudice, and "Destroy" means to damage completely - these don't match the concept of installation or placement.
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Numeral
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Secretly
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Support
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Break
D
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To snap means to break suddenly and sharply, often with a cracking sound. "Break" is the most direct synonym, meaning to separate into parts with suddenness or force. "Numeral" is a number symbol, "Secretly" is an adverb meaning in secret, and "Support" means to hold up - none relate to breaking.
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To keep up
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Move along laboriously
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To feel jealous of
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To run
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To 'trudge' means to walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or difficult conditions. 'Move along laboriously' correctly captures this sense of walking with effort and fatigue. The other options don't match - keeping up suggests maintaining pace, running suggests speed, and jealousy is unrelated.
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Distant
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Companion
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To snub
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A turbulence
A
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'Remote' primarily means distant in space, time, or relationship. 'Distant' is the most direct synonym, referring to something far away or not closely connected. The other options don't align - companion is the opposite of distant, snub is an action, and turbulence doesn't relate.
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To respect
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Result
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With too much affection
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Dejected
C
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'Dotingly' describes an adverb meaning done with excessive or foolishly affectionate behavior. 'With too much affection' correctly captures the idea of showing more fondness than is reasonable or appropriate. The other options don't fit - respect is moderate, result is unrelated, and dejected means sad.
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The art of riding a horse
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The art of shooting with a bow and arrow
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Without distinction
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The art of eating
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to propel arrows. It has been used historically for hunting and combat, and is now practiced as a competitive sport and recreational activity. 'The art of shooting with a bow and arrow' precisely defines this term.
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Boldness
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Admire
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Thrill
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Faithfulness
A
Correct answer
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'Brazenness' refers to bold, shameless, or audacious behavior without any attempt to hide wrongdoing. 'Boldness' correctly captures this quality of being confident and disregarding social norms or consequences. The other options don't match - admire is to respect, thrill is excitement, and faithfulness is loyalty.
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Move along laboriously
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Having noble qualities
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Sinful
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Wicked
B
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'Virtuous' describes someone who has or demonstrates high moral standards, excellent character traits, and righteous behavior. 'Having noble qualities' correctly captures this sense of moral excellence and goodness. Sinful and wicked are antonyms, while moving laboriously is unrelated.
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Corrupt
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Offensive
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Blameless
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Guilty
C
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'Innocent' means free from guilt, blame, or moral wrong-doing, either in a legal sense or regarding one's character. 'Blameless' correctly captures this quality of being without fault or wrongdoing. Corrupt, offensive, and guilty are all antonyms or unrelated concepts.
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Spiritual incarnation
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To memorize
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To change into
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Art of using guns
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A prophet is a person who speaks for God or a deity, serves as an intermediary, or predicts future events based on divine inspiration. 'Spiritual incarnation' captures the sense of a deeply spiritual figure, though a more precise definition would focus on speaking for God or foretelling the future. The other options are completely unrelated.
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Cleaning
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Create
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Hesitate
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Sobbing
A
Correct answer
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'Wiping' refers to the action of cleaning or drying something by rubbing it with a cloth, paper, or one's hand to remove dirt, moisture, or debris. 'Cleaning' correctly captures this primary purpose and action. Create, hesitate, and sobbing are unrelated to the physical act of wiping.
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Contract
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Highway
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Illusion
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Disgraceful
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Humiliating' describes something that causes embarrassment, shame, or a loss of dignity and self-respect. 'Disgraceful' correctly captures this sense of bringing shame or dishonor upon someone. The other options don't relate - contract is legal, highway is a road, and illusion is false appearance.
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Leopard
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To object
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To make angry
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Cast down
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'To demure' means to show reluctance, modesty, or reserve, especially in declining something or expressing hesitation about an action. 'To object' captures this sense of expressing disagreement or reluctance to participate. The other options are unrelated - leopard is an animal, making angry is provoking, and cast down means depressed.
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Quality
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Excellent
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Occurs
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Bravely
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Valiantly' is an adverb meaning showing courage, determination, or bravery in the face of danger or difficulty. 'Bravely' is the direct synonym, describing actions done with courage and fearlessness. The other options don't fit - quality is a noun, excellent is an adjective, and occurs is unrelated to bravery.