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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raft
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radius
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rafter
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rag
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rage
B
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Explanation
A radius is defined as a straight line from the center of a circle to its circumference. It is half the length of the diameter. The other options - raft (floating logs), rafter (roof beam), rag (cloth), rage (anger) - are unrelated geometric terms. This is basic circle terminology.
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raft
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radius
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rafter
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rag
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rage
C
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Explanation
A rafter is one of the sloping wooden beams that form the structural framework of a roof. Note: the question has a typo - 'slopping' should be 'sloping'. The other options do not relate to roof construction.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
B
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A rail is a metal bar, typically made of iron or steel, used for various purposes including train tracks, fences, and handrails. The other options - raid (sudden attack), raise (lift up), raisin (dried grape), and rake (gardening tool) - are not iron bars.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
E
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To rake means to gather, collect, or draw together, especially leaves or cut grass, using a rake or similar tool. The word can also mean to gather something in a more general sense. The other options do not mean 'to gather'.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rally
E
Correct answer
Explanation
A rally is a large public meeting or demonstration held to show support for a particular cause, political party, or movement. The other options - raid (military attack), rail (metal bar/track), raise (lift/increase), and raisin (dried grape) - do not relate to public meetings.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
B
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Explanation
A rail is a metal bar, typically made of iron or steel, that forms the track for trains to run on. Rails are laid parallel to each other to guide train wheels. The other options do not relate to train tracks.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To raise means to build up, increase, or accumulate something over time. It can refer to building an army, raising funds, or constructing something. The other options do not convey the meaning of building up.
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ram
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ramble
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ramification
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rampage
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rampant
D
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A rampage is a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior or storming about violently. The verb 'to rampage' means to move violently and destructively. The other options do not relate to violent behavior.
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ram
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ramble
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ramification
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rampage
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rampant
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Rampage means a sudden, violent rushing or course of action marked by noise, outrage, or violence. Ram means to strike, ramble is to wander, ramification is a consequence, and rampant means spreading unchecked (but not the rushing action itself).
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Raise means to lift or move something to a higher position. Raid is a sudden attack, rail is a bar or to complain, raisin is a dried grape, and rake is a garden tool or to gather.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
A
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Explanation
Raid means a sudden attack or incursion into a place. Rail means to complain harshly or a bar, raise is to lift, raisin is a dried grape, and rake is a garden tool.
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raft
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radius
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rafter
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rag
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rage
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Rage means violent, uncontrollable anger or fury. Raft is a floating platform, radius is a line from center, rafter is a roof beam, and rag is a cloth scrap.
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raid
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rail
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raise
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raisin
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rake
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Raisin means a dried grape. Raid is an attack, rail is to complain or a bar, raise is to lift, and rake is a garden tool.
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introlerable : defect
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immovable : choice
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infallible : error
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irreversible : care
C
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Impeccable means not having a flaw; infallible means not prone to committing error.
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imitate : parody
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slander : defame
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express : imply
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praise : blame