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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Odd
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Foolhardy
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Unique
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Hasty means done with excessive speed or insufficient deliberation, acting rashly or impulsively. Foolhardy means recklessly bold or showing a lack of forethought, which captures the rash quality of hasty behavior. Odd means strange, Unique means one-of-a-kind - neither relate to hastiness.
A
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Regard means to consider, think of, or judge someone/something in a specified way. Deem means to judge or consider, making it a precise synonym. Willing means ready, Slow means not fast, Famous means well-known - none capture the meaning of regard.
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Revoke
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Cite
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Regret
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None of these
A
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Recall can mean to remember, but also to officially cancel or take back (as in recalling a product or decision). Revoke means to officially cancel or withdraw, which matches this second meaning. Cite means to quote, Regret means to feel remorse - neither match recall's meanings.
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Refund
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Rebuke
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Sorrow
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None of these
B
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Reprove means to reprimand, scold, or express disapproval of someone's behavior. Rebuke means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone, making it a strong synonym. Refund means to repay money, Sorrow means sadness - neither relate to reproof.
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Untrue
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Analysis
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Fiction
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None of these
B
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Thinking is the cognitive process of considering or reasoning about something. Analysis involves breaking down complex ideas into smaller parts for understanding, representing a key form of thinking. Untrue means false, Fiction means invented stories - neither capture the meaning of thinking.
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Alter
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Induction
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Replace
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Enter
D
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Register can mean to officially record or enter information in a list or system. Enter means to record or input information, which matches this meaning. Alter means to change, Induction means a formal introduction, Replace means to substitute - none are synonyms for register.
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Reimburse
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Extol
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Deny
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None of these
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Glory
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Revel
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Behaviour
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None of these
C
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Bearing can mean one's manner, conduct, or demeanor in carrying oneself. Behaviour means how someone acts or conducts themselves, making it a direct synonym. Glory means fame or honor, Revel means to enjoy loudly - neither match the meaning of bearing.
B
Correct answer
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Dislike means to feel distaste or hostility toward something. Hate means to intensely dislike or have strong aversion to something, making it a direct synonym. Release means to let go, Decent means appropriate, Fair means just - none capture the meaning of dislike.
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Mislay
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Imperial
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Allow
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Give
B
Correct answer
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Grand means magnificent, impressive, or elaborate in scale. Imperial means relating to an empire or having supreme authority, which conveys grandeur and majesty - a valid synonym. Mislay means to lose, Allow means to permit, Give means to provide - none capture the grandeur of grand.
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Accountable
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Free
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Tranquility
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None of these
C
Correct answer
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Peacefulness means the quality or state of being calm, serene, and free from disturbance. Tranquility means the state of being calm and peaceful, making it a direct synonym. Accountable means responsible, Free means not restricted - neither specifically relate to peacefulness.
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Feature
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Trained
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Contest
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
What properties make up a good president or what characteristics, traits, or features make up a good president? Property in this sense is synonymous with characteristic, trait and feature. Hence, feature is correct.
C
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To yell is to utter a loud cry, which aligns with one meaning of thunder as a verb (to make a loud, deep sound). While thunder primarily refers to the sound following lightning, it can also mean to shout or roar loudly, making yell the best choice among the options.
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Keep
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Contract
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Hold
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Upshot
B
Correct answer
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Contract means to decrease in size, become smaller, or draw together, which is the direct meaning of shrink. Options like keep and hold are antonyms, while upshot means result or consequence.
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Mercy
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Merciless
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Grace
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None of these
B
Correct answer
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Vengeful means seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury, which aligns perfectly with merciless showing no mercy or pity. Mercy and grace are antonyms, making them incorrect choices.