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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Applause
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Agony
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Hatred
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Envy
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Ovation means enthusiastic public applause or approval, typically for a performance. Applause is the direct synonym - clapping to show approval. Agony, hatred, and envy are negative emotions.
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Lustrous means shiny, bright, or having a glossy surface. Bright is the closest synonym among options. Dull is the opposite, while wet and dry refer to moisture state.
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Untidy
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Foolish
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Fantastic
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Gloomy
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Stupendous means extremely impressive, enormous, or wonderful. Fantastic has a similar meaning of being extraordinarily good or impressive. The other options (untidy, foolish, gloomy) have completely different meanings and are not similar to stupendous.
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Intrinsic
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Minor
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Original
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Pivotal
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Intrinsic means natural or innate.
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Authority
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Prestige
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Influence
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Blow
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In this context, clout refers to influence, pull or muscle power through political power.
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Enchanted
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Exalted
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Praised
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Excited
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To be excited or happy about something is the correct answer.
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Busy
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Constant
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Weary
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Clever
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Busy is to be attentively engaged in work.
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Contrary
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Disgusting
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Revolting
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Attractive
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The correct answer in this context is being contrary to something.
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Fade
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Taper
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Withdraw
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Advance
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To fade is to lose colour and to taper is to become smaller at one end. The correct word in this context is the withdrawal of flood water.
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Respected
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Grand
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Sedate
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Aged
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The correct word in this context is respected as it refers to commanding respect due to high office or noble character.
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Perseverance
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Inflexibility
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Courage
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Timidity
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The correct word in this context is perseverance.
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Dejection
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Impeachment
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Removal
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Ejection
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The correct word in this context is the removal of the coach from his position.
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"Ameliorate" means to improve or make better, while "Intensify" means to increase or strengthen. These represent directional opposites - improving vs. worsening (by intensifying). "Celestial" (relating to sky/heaven) and "Fustian" (pompous language) have no meaningful semantic relationship.
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"Adjure" means to command or urge solemnly, while "Implore" means to beg or entreat earnestly. These are near-synonyms in the context of earnest requests. "Banter" (playful teasing) and "Avarice" (greed) are unrelated concepts.
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Erudite means scholarly and knowledgeable, while foolish means lacking good sense. These are opposite in meaning - erudite suggests wisdom through learning, while foolish suggests poor judgment.