English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
18,261 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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Candid
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Direct
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Forthright
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Genuine
D
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Explanation
Fraudulent means involving deception or dishonesty. Genuine means authentic, real, or honest - the correct antonym. 'Candid', 'direct', and 'forthright' are related to honesty but 'genuine' is the most direct opposite of fraudulent/deceptive.
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Innocent
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Vapid
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Ignorant
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Frivolous
A
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Flagitious is an obscure word meaning criminally wrong or villainous. Innocent means free from moral wrong - the correct antonym. 'Vapid' means dull, 'ignorant' means lacking knowledge, and 'frivolous' means lacking seriousness - none are true opposites of flagitious.
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Praise
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Flatter
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Exaggerate
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Adore
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Amused
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Relaxed
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Endless
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Astonished
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Occupied
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Engrossed
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Relaxed
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Engaged
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Faulty
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Sluggish
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Disgraceful
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Stale
D
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This question asks for the antonym of "fresh" (new, recently made, or not spoiled). Stale (D) means no longer fresh or pleasant to eat, making it the correct antonym. Faulty, sluggish, and disgraceful are not related to the concept of freshness.
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Free
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Honest
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Liberal
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Frank
B
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This question asks for the antonym of "evasive" (tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, or ambiguous). Honest (B) means truthful and straightforward, which is the opposite of evasive behavior. Free, liberal, and frank are not precise antonyms.
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Antisocial
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Glorious
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Horrendous
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Similar
A
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This question asks for the antonym of "gregarious" (fond of company, sociable). Antisocial (A) means not sociable or avoiding company, which is the correct antonym. Glorious, horrendous, and similar are not related to the concept of being sociable.
B
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This question asks for the antonym of "hirsute" (hairy or covered with hair). Bald (B) means having little or no hair on the head, which is the correct antonym. Scaly, erudite, and quiet are not related to hairiness.
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Limited
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Caring
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Foolish
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Changeable
A
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Capacious means spacious, roomy, or having a lot of capacity. Limited means restricted or having little capacity - the direct opposite. Caring, foolish, and changeable are unrelated to spatial capacity.
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Irreligious
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Unethical
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Irreverent
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Unholy
D
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Sacrosanct means holy, sacred, or inviolable. Unholy means the opposite - not holy or profane. While irreligious and unethical are related, they don't directly convey the opposite of sacred. Irreverent means disrespectful but is not the precise antonym.
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Reliable
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Honest
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Prudent
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Stupid
C
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Explanation
Indiscreet means lacking discretion, tactless, or showing poor judgment. The opposite (antonym) is discreet or prudent - showing good judgment and being careful in speech and action. Reliable means trustworthy, honest means truthful, and stupid means unintelligent, none of which are direct antonyms.
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Copious
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Extravagant
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Generous
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Ostentatious
B
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Frugal means economical, sparing, or thrifty - careful with money and resources. The opposite (antonym) is extravagant - spending freely and wastefully. Copious means abundant, generous means giving freely, and ostentatious means showy, but extravagant is the clearest antonym.
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Frail
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Filthy
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Firm
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Flippant
C
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Flimsy means weak, frail, or lacking substance. The opposite (antonym) is firm - strong, sturdy, or solid. Frail is a synonym, filthy means dirty, and flippant means disrespectful or casual in attitude.
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Resentment
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Dubiousness
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Duplicity
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Excitement
D
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Equanimity means mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper especially in difficult situations. The opposite (antonym) is excitement - emotional agitation or heightened state of emotion. Resentment is anger, dubiousness means doubt, and duplicity means deceitfulness.