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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Noble
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Audible
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Corrupt
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Poor
A
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Explanation
Honourable means characterized by honor, integrity, and moral principles. "Noble" is the correct synonym because both describe someone of high moral character or distinguished virtue. The other options (Audible, Corrupt, Poor) either have unrelated meanings or are opposites.
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Perishable
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Kind
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Vindictive
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Docile
C
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Explanation
Spiteful means showing malice or a desire to hurt or annoy others. "Vindictive" is the correct synonym as both describe someone who seeks revenge or holds grudges. The other options (Perishable, Kind, Docile) either contradict spitefulness or have unrelated meanings.
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Scan
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Unite
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Advance
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Resume
D
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To revert can mean to resume or return to a previous state, condition, or topic. "Resume" is the correct synonym in this context, as in "revert to previous behavior" meaning to resume it. The other options (Scan, Unite, Advance) do not capture this meaning.
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Honour
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Reward
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Compliment
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Incentive
B
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Explanation
Prize can mean to value highly or to regard as precious, and a reward is something valued and given in recognition of achievement. "Reward" is the closest synonym among the options as both relate to something of value given for merit, though prize more commonly means to treasure something. The other options are less accurate.
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Mediocre
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Excellent
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Extraordinary
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Bad
A
Correct answer
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Fair can mean mediocre, average, or moderate in quality when describing something like "fair weather" or "fair performance." "Mediocre" is the correct synonym as both convey being average or mid-range rather than excellent. The other options represent extremes (Excellent, Extraordinary, Bad) rather than the middle ground.
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Prince
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Fair
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Benefit
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Franchise
D
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A privilege is a special right, advantage, or benefit granted to certain people. "Franchise" is the correct synonym because both refer to a special right or privilege - such as voting rights or business rights granted by authority. The other options (Prince, Fair, Benefit) do not capture this specific meaning.
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Sorrow
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Ordinary
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Speech
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Revelry
D
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Explanation
Revelry is the correct synonym for orgy, as both refer to wild, lively festivities or celebrations. Sorrow (A) is an emotion opposite to the celebratory nature of an orgy. Ordinary (B) means commonplace, not festive. Speech (C) is unrelated to the concept of revelry.
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Roam
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Wave
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Astonish
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Search
A
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Roam is the correct synonym for wander, as both mean to move about without a fixed destination or purpose. Wave (B) is a hand gesture or water movement. Astonish (C) means to surprise greatly. Search (D) implies looking for something specific.
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Certainty
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Security
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Risk
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Safety
C
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Explanation
Risk is the correct synonym for danger, as both refer to the possibility of harm or loss. Certainty (A) is the opposite - it means something is guaranteed. Security (B) and Safety (D) are antonyms of danger.
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Prowl
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Birnish
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Wear
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Deface
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shopping parade
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derail
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adamant
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series of columns
D
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Explanation
Series of columns is the correct meaning of colonnade, which is literally a row of columns supporting a roof or structure. Shopping parade (A) refers to retail areas. Derail (B) means to throw off course. Adamant (C) means unyielding or stubborn.
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tuneful
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cunning
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uncivilized
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feminine
C
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Uncivilized is the correct synonym for barbarous, as both refer to savage, primitive, or culturally cruel behavior. Tuneful (A) means melodious. Cunning (B) means crafty or clever. Feminine (D) relates to women/girls.
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charitable
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calm
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deed
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armor
A
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Explanation
Charitable is the correct synonym for beneficent, as both mean doing good, generous, or kind-hearted. Calm (B) means peaceful. Deed (C) is an action, not an adjective describing character. Armor (D) is protective gear.
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roam
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parade
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panelled
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rich
C
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Explanation
Panelled is the correct meaning of coffered, as coffered refers to sunken panels in ceilings (like coffered ceilings). Roam (A) means to wander. Parade (B) is a procession. Rich (D) means wealthy, unrelated to architectural panels.
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demon
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colliding
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lingering
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reiterate
C
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Lingering is the correct synonym for loitering, as both mean to remain in one place longer than necessary, often with no purpose. Demon (B) is an evil spirit. Colliding (C) means crashing into something. Reiterate (D) means to repeat.