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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Invention
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Claim
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Production
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Propose
B
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Purport means to claim or appear to be or do something, often suggesting that something is the case when it might not be. "Claim" is the correct synonym, representing assertion of truth. "Invention" means something created, "Production" means making something, and "Propose" means to suggest.
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Trick
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Calculation
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Confusion
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Intelligent
C
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As a noun, puzzle means a problem or enigma that is difficult to solve, causing confusion or uncertainty. "Confusion" captures this sense of mental uncertainty. "Trick" means deception, "Calculation" means computation, and "Intelligent" means clever.
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Show fear
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Limited
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Rich
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Dilemma
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To quail means to shrink back in fear or show apprehension. "Show fear" is the correct synonym, describing the action of feeling afraid. "Limited" means restricted, "Rich" means wealthy, and "Dilemma" means a difficult situation.
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Give Away
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Reaction
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Revoke
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Annoyed
C
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Repeal means to revoke or withdraw, especially a law or official act. "Revoke" is the closest synonym, meaning to cancel or take back. "Give Away" means to gift, "Reaction" means response, and "Annoyed" means irritated.
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Traditional
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Pretentious
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Banish
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Modern
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Orthodox means adhering to traditional beliefs or practices, often religious or cultural. 'Traditional' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Modern' is actually an antonym, while 'Pretentious' and 'Banish' are unrelated in meaning.
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Greatness
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Efficient
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Authoritative
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Imperious
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Magnitude refers to great size, extent, or importance. 'Greatness' captures this meaning perfectly. The other options don't fit: 'Efficient' means working well, 'Authoritative' means commanding respect, and 'Imperious' means arrogant.
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Childish
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Gentle
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Adult
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Impressive
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Puerile means childish, silly, or immature - literally related to boys (from Latin 'puer'). 'Childish' is the correct synonym. 'Adult' is the antonym, while 'Gentle' and 'Impressive' are unrelated.
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Convert
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Keep
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Reserved
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Withdraw
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Retain means to keep, hold, or preserve something. 'Keep' is the exact synonym here. 'Withdraw' means to remove, 'Convert' means to change, and 'Reserved' is an adjective describing someone who is quiet.
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Urbanity
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Rural
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Exalted
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Noble
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Suavity refers to polished courtesy, refinement, or smooth sophistication in manner. 'Urbanity' shares this meaning of cultivated politeness and worldly refinement. 'Rural' is the opposite context, while 'Exalted' and 'Noble' refer to status, not manners.
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Fluctuation
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Stable
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Imagination
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Capricious
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Vacillation means wavering between different options or opinions - being indecisive. 'Fluctuation' captures this sense of moving back and forth. 'Stable' is the antonym, while 'Capricious' means impulsive (not indecisive) and 'Imagination' is unrelated.
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pitiless
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dangerous
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merciful
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vile
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Ruthless means having no pity or compassion - pitiless has the exact same meaning. Dangerous is related but not synonymous. Merciful is the opposite of ruthless. Vile means wicked but doesn't specifically convey the lack of pity.
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hardworking
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enthusiastic
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conscious
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conscientious
D
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Scrupulous means someone who is thorough, careful, and morally principled - paying close attention to details and doing things properly. Conscientious is the closest match, meaning showing care and conscientiousness in one's work. 'Hardworking' and 'enthusiastic' are positive traits but don't capture the moral/careful aspect, while 'conscious' simply means aware.
C
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for is used to indicate the object,aim , purpose of an action
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heavily
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innocently
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dangerously
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virtuously
D
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'Virtuously' modifies the performance of the subject.
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Devastate
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Raze
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Erect
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Ruin
C
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Demolish means to pull down, tear down, or smash to pieces (a building, etc.), to destroy; ruin; bring to naught. Erect means to raise or construct (a building, etc.).