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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canal
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candidate
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can
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candle
B
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Explanation
A candidate is a person who desires or is seeking a position, office, or honor. Canal is a waterway or duct, can expresses ability, 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
D
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Explanation
A candle is a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light. Canal is a waterway, candidate is a person seeking a position, and can expresses ability.
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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
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Campus refers specifically to the grounds and buildings of a college, university, or school. Calorie is a unit of energy, camel is an animal, calve means to give birth, and camp is a temporary shelter.
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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babel
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Babble means to speak incoherently or make baby-like sounds. The other options are unrelated: baby is a noun, baboon is a monkey, bachelor is an unmarried man, babel refers to confusion.
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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babel
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Babel (from the biblical Tower of Babel) refers specifically to a scene of noise and confusion. The other options don't match: baby, baboon, bachelor, babble are unrelated to confusion.
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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babel
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A baboon is a specific species of Old World monkey with a distinctive short tail. The other options don't match: baby (child), bachelor (unmarried man), babble (speech), babel (confusion).
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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babel
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A baby is a young child, specifically an infant. The distractors are unrelated: baboon (monkey), bachelor (unmarried man), babble (speak incoherently), babel (confusion).
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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back
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The back refers specifically to the hinder (rear) part of the body. The other options are unrelated: baby, baboon, bachelor, babble don't refer to body parts.
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baby
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baboon
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bachelor
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babble
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babel
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A bachelor is an unmarried man. The distractors don't match: baby (infant), baboon (monkey), babble (speak), babel (confusion).
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baggage
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badge
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bait
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bail
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bacon
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Bacon is salted and dried flesh of swine (pigs). The distractors are unrelated: baggage (luggage), badge (emblem), bait (lure), bail (security deposit).
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baggage
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badge
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bait
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bail
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bacon
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A badge is a marked object worn to display rank, authority, or membership (like military badges or ID badges). 'Baggage' refers to luggage, 'bait' is food for trapping animals, 'bail' means security money, and 'bacon' is cured meat - none fit the definition of something showing rank or marks.
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baggage
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badge
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bait
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bail
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bagpipe
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Bagpipes are a traditional musical wind instrument, particularly associated with Scottish and Irish music. The other options are incorrect: 'baggage' means luggage, 'badge' is a rank marker, 'bait' is food for prey, and 'bail' refers to security or temporary release.
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baggage
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badge
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bait
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bail
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bacon
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In legal contexts, a bailor is a person who gives security or guarantees something. 'Bail' can refer to the security deposit itself or the person providing it. The other options don't fit: 'baggage' is luggage, 'badge' shows rank, 'bait' entices prey, and 'bacon' is food.
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baggage
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badge
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bait
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bail
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bacon
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bait is food or a lure used to entice prey, as in fishing or trapping. The other options are incorrect: 'baggage' is luggage, 'badge' shows rank, 'bail' is security-related, and 'bacon' is a specific food product.
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balance
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bale
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bald
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bake
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balcony
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Baking is cooking food using dry heat in an oven, without direct exposure to flame. The other options don't match: 'balance' is for weighing, 'bale' is a bundle, 'bald' means hairless, and 'balcony' is an architectural feature.