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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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calf
D
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Explanation
A cage is an enclosure for keeping birds or other animals. Cagey means cautious, calcium is a chemical element, calligraphy is handwriting, and calf is a young cow.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calf
A
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Cagey means not frank, open, or straightforward - being cautious, wary, or shrewdly reserved. Calcium is a chemical element, calligraphy is handwriting, cage is an enclosure, and calf is a young cow.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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cajole
E
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Explanation
Cajole means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. Cagey means cautious, calcium is a chemical element, calligraphy is handwriting, and cage is an enclosure.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calf
B
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Explanation
Calcium is a chalky metal (alkaline earth metal) essential for living organisms, particularly in bone formation. Cagey means cautious, calligraphy is handwriting, cage is an enclosure, and calf is a young cow.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calico
E
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Calico is a cotton cloth with a printed pattern, historically used for binding and dressmaking. Cagey means cautious, calcium is a chemical element, calligraphy is handwriting, and cage is an enclosure.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calf
C
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Explanation
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. Cagey means cautious, calcium is a chemical element, cage is an enclosure, and calf is a young cow.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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callow
E
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Explanation
Callow directly means immature, inexperienced, or lacking maturity in judgment. The other options are unrelated words with different meanings.
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cagey
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calcium
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calligraphy
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cage
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calf
E
Correct answer
Explanation
A calf is the correct term for a young cow. Cagey means cautious or shrewd, calcium is a mineral, calligraphy is the art of handwriting, and cage is an enclosure.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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camp
E
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Explanation
Camp refers to a place with temporary accommodation, such as tents or huts, where soldiers stay. Calorie is a unit of energy, camel is an animal, campus refers to college grounds, and calve means to give birth to a calf.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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camp
A
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Explanation
A calorie is a unit of heat energy, specifically the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. Camel is an animal, campus refers to college grounds, calve means to give birth, and camp is a temporary shelter.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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camp
D
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Explanation
Calve means to give birth to a calf. While this verb is less common than the noun calf, it is the correct zoological term. Calorie is a unit of energy, camel is an animal, campus refers to college grounds, and camp is a temporary shelter.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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camp
B
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Explanation
A camel is a large desert animal known for its distinctive humps. Calorie is a unit of energy, campus refers to college grounds, calve means to give birth, and camp is a temporary shelter.
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calorie
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camel
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campus
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calve
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campaign
E
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Explanation
Campaign refers to an organized series of military, political, or commercial operations directed toward a particular goal. Calorie is a unit of energy, camel is an animal, campus refers to college grounds, and calve means to give birth.
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canal
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candidate
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can
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candle
C
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Explanation
Can is a modal verb expressing ability or capability. Canal is a waterway, candidate is a person seeking a position, and candle is a wax light source.
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canal
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candidate
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can
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candle
A
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Explanation
A canal is a duct or tube in the body, such as the alimentary canal or ear canal. Candidate is a person seeking a position, can expresses ability, and candle is a wax light source.