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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Grieve
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Arrival
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Introduction
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Forgive
D
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Explanation
When we condone a wrongful act, we generally are forgiving of that person doing the deed. Hence, forgive is correct.
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Exaggeration
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Opposite
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Contradiction
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None of these
C
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Explanation
The word is 'PARADOX' (misspelled as PARDOX in the question). A paradox is a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement that may actually be true. 'Contradiction' is the closest synonym - something that conflicts or opposes. Exaggeration is unrelated to paradox.
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Threatening
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Ridiculous
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Excessive
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Odd
C
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Explanation
Exorbitant means exceeding bounds of custom, propriety, or reason; excessive or unreasonably high. 'Excessive' is the direct synonym - more than is necessary or normal. 'Ridiculous' can mean absurd but doesn't specifically mean exceeding reasonable limits.
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Average
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Dull
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Medieval
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Common
A
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Mediocre means of only average quality, moderate, or inferior to what is expected. 'Average' is the closest match - of middle quality or rank. 'Dull' suggests boring rather than merely average, 'common' means ordinary but not necessarily average in quality.
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Pleasure
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Gift
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Lost
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Bright
B
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Bounty means generosity in giving, or something given generously; a gift or reward. 'Gift' is the closest match among options - something given voluntarily. 'Pleasure' is a feeling, not a thing given. The word specifically relates to generous giving or rewards.
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Enough
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Bright
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Plenty
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Capable
D
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Efficient means working well, achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort. 'Capable' is the closest match among options - having the ability or competence to do something. 'Enough' refers to sufficiency, 'bright' to intelligence, 'plenty' to quantity - none capture working well without waste.
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Permission
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Entry
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Exit
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Nearness
B
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Explanation
Access refers to the means or opportunity to approach, enter, or use something. Entry is the most accurate synonym as it directly relates to the act or means of entering a place or gaining admission to something.
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Express
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Report
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Serious
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Reveal
D
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Explanation
Disclose means to make known or reveal information that was previously secret or hidden. Reveal is the exact synonym as it means to uncover or show something that was concealed.
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Appeal
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Support
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Praise
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Reprove
D
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Explanation
Admonish means to warn or reprimand someone firmly, often with a sense of correcting their behavior. Reprove is the closest synonym as it means to express disapproval or scold someone for their actions.
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Desire
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Together
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Conceal
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Misplace
A
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Explanation
Covet means to strongly desire or yearn to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else. Desire is the direct synonym as it expresses strong wanting or longing.
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Respect
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Estimate
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Confirm
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Absolve
C
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Explanation
Validate means to confirm, authenticate, or verify the accuracy or truth of something. Confirm is the most accurate synonym as it means to establish the truth or correctness of something.
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Medium
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Group
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Fast
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Energetic
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Troupe (spelled correctly) refers to a group of performers, such as actors, dancers, or musicians. Group is the closest synonym as it describes a collection of people with a common purpose.
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Surpass
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Wonder
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Misfire
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Project
B
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Explanation
Marvel means to be filled with wonder or astonishment at something remarkable. Wonder is the direct synonym as it describes the feeling of amazement or awe.
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Agreement
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Disguise
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Verbal oath
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Covenant refers to a formal, binding agreement or contract between parties. Agreement is the most accurate synonym as it describes a mutual understanding or contract between parties.
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Eager
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Serious
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Forced
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Worried