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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Diligent
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Foolish
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Genius
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Hotch Potch
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Assiduous means showing great care and perseverence. Diligent means being persevering careful in work. So, option 1 is the correct answer.
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Penalize
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Stately
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Sapience
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Averse
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Both mean grand and formal.
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Fortune
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Sagacious
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Wisdom
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Pompous
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Fate and Fortune are synonyms referring to destiny or the predetermined course of events. Sagacious means wise, Wisdom is knowledge, and Pompous means arrogant - none relate to fate.
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Sane
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Hinder
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Indigence
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Post
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Send and Post are synonyms meaning to dispatch or transmit something. Sane means rational, Hinder means to obstruct, and Indigence means poverty - none are related to sending.
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Swallow
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Capture
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Freedom
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Discourage
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Independence and Freedom are synonyms meaning liberation from dependence or control. Swallow means to consume, Capture means to seize, and Discourage means to deter - none relate to independence.
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Dishonesty
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Detail
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Better
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Snatch
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Deceit and Dishonesty are synonyms referring to the act of misleading or being untruthful. Detail means a particular, Better means superior, and Snatch means to grab quickly - none relate to deceit.
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Privilege
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Integrity
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Traceless
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Pluck
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Franchise and Privilege are synonyms referring to a special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group. Integrity means honesty, Traceless means leaving no trace, and Pluck means courage or to pull - none relate to franchise.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Fear and Dread are synonyms referring to an unpleasant emotion caused by threat or danger. Rare means uncommon, Great means large or excellent, and Laxness means lack of strictness - none relate to fear.
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Coolness
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Choice
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Fitted
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Appearance
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Face' can refer to the outward appearance or surface look of something, not just a body part. 'Appearance' directly captures this meaning. 'Coolness' is unrelated, while 'Choice' and 'Fitted' don't match any definition of 'face'.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Means to face / brave boldly.
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Band
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Frequent
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Bandit
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Unyielding
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Recurrent' means occurring repeatedly or happening often. 'Frequent' is the closest synonym with the same meaning. 'Band' and 'Bandit' are unrelated nouns, while 'Unyielding' means the opposite (rigid, stubborn).
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Thorough
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Demon
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Calmness
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Speed
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Entire' means complete or whole. 'Thorough' is the correct synonym as it means complete, comprehensive, or exhaustive. 'Demon' and 'Calmness' are unrelated, while 'Speed' doesn't capture the meaning of entirety.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Comic' relates to comedy or humor. 'Funny' is the direct synonym meaning humorous or amusing. 'Joke' is related but is a noun (not an adjective), while 'Prance' (a dance movement) and 'Fold' (bend) are unrelated.
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Earn
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Gratifying
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Fail
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Fight
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Winning' can be used as an adjective meaning satisfying or rewarding. 'Gratifying' is the correct synonym as it means giving pleasure or satisfaction. 'Earn' is a verb meaning to gain, while 'Fail' is the opposite and 'Fight' is unrelated.
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Early
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Plumose
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Something
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Get
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Arrive at' is a phrasal verb meaning to reach or come to. 'Get' is a common synonym in phrases like 'get to' a place or 'get to' a conclusion. 'Early' is a time reference, while 'Plumose' (feathery) and 'Something' are incorrect.