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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Puzzle
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Decline
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Maze
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Swirl
B
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Explanation
Decay means to gradually deteriorate or break down over time. Decline is a direct synonym meaning to decrease in quality, strength, or quantity. Both terms describe a process of degradation or reduction.
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Dignity
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High
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Infelicity
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Disrepute
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Repute means the opinion generally held of someone or something - their reputation, esteem, or standing. Dignity refers to being worthy of honor and respect, which closely matches the positive connotation of repute. The other options don't align - High is too general, Infelicity means misfortune (opposite meaning), and Disrepute is the direct antonym.
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Omission
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Fraud
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Surety
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Revel
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Steadfastness means being firmly loyal, constant, and unwavering in purpose or support. Surety relates to being certain, secure, or providing a guarantee - the quality of being reliable and firm. The other options are incorrect: Omission means leaving something out, Fraud means deception, and Revel means to celebrate or make known.
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Write
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Veracious
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Read
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Deceitful
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Treacherous means deceptive, untrustworthy, or dangerous - someone who cannot be relied upon. Deceitful means misleading or dishonest, which is the closest synonym. The other options are unrelated: Write and Read are actions, while Veracious means truthful (the opposite of treacherous).
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Trusty
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Optional
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Eminent
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Easily
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Famous means well-known and widely recognized. Eminent means distinguished, outstanding, and respected in a particular field - which implies being well-known and renowned. The other options don't match: Trusty means reliable, Optional means available but not required, and Easily is an adverb meaning without difficulty.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Distant means far away in space, time, or relationship. Remote means far away, especially in terms of physical distance or accessibility - a direct synonym. The other options are unrelated: Pose means to present or position, Credit means acknowledgment or approval, and Mess means a disorderly state.
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Confront
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Value
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Contempt
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Farewell
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Parting means the act of separating or leaving, especially between people. Farewell is an expression of good wishes at parting, and it specifically refers to the act of saying goodbye or leaving - the closest match. The other options don't align: Confront means to face, Value means worth, and Contempt means scorn.
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Impending
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Eschew
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Fast
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Expression
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Speedy means happening quickly or moving fast. Fast is the direct synonym - meaning rapid, quick, or swift. The other options are incorrect: Impending means about to happen, Eschew means to avoid, and Expression means a way of conveying meaning.
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Suited
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Fate
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Victory
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Durable
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Steady means firm, stable, and not easily moved or shaken. Durable means able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage - something that lasts and remains stable over time. The other options don't match: Suited means appropriate, Fate means destiny, and Victory means winning.
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Lethal
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Dilatory
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Fault
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Firm
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Defect means a flaw, imperfection, or shortcoming in something. Fault means an imperfection or mistake - the direct synonym. The other options are unrelated: Lethal means deadly, Dilatory means tending to cause delay, and Firm means solid or resolute.
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Appetite
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Fabrication
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Robust
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Excellence
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Falsehood means a statement that is not true - something that is false or fabricated. Fabrication means something that is invented or concocted, typically with deceptive intent - a synonym for falsehood or lie. The other options don't match: Appetite means desire, Robust means strong, and Excellence means superior quality.
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Quality
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Quiet
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Stained
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Beauty
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Dirty means not clean, soiled, or contaminated. Stained means marked with dirt or discoloration - which captures the essence of being dirty. The other options don't align: Quality refers to standard, Quiet means silent, and Beauty means attractiveness.
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Foremost
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Height
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Unsullied
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Proper
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Seemly means suitable, appropriate, or fitting in appearance or behavior. Proper means correct, appropriate, or socially acceptable - the direct synonym. The other options don't match: Foremost means most important, Height refers to measurement, and Unsullied means unspoiled (which is related but not a synonym for seemly).
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Rigid
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Resign
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Valley
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Felid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Retreat means to withdraw or move back. In a professional context, resign means to voluntarily withdraw from a position, which aligns closely with the meaning of retreat. Rigid means inflexible, valley is a geographical depression, and felid refers to the cat family - none of which convey the meaning of retreat.
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Uproot
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Supportive
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Applause
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Fitter
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Compliment means to express praise, admiration, or congratulation. Applause is the act of showing approval through clapping, which is a form of praise and closely related to compliment. Uproot means to remove, supportive means providing help, and fitter refers to physical fitness - none of which are synonyms.