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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Badger
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Pester
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Chivvy
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Pang
D
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Explanation
Nag means to persistently annoy or harass someone. Badger (to pester), Pester, and Chivvy (to nag/hurry) all mean to harass persistently. Pang means a sudden sharp pain or emotion - completely different meaning.
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Abnegate
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Aborigine
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Autochthon
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Dweller
A
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Native means indigenous or original inhabitant of a place. Aborigine, Autochthon, and Dweller all relate to inhabitants. Abnegate means to deny or renounce rights/desires - unrelated to being a native inhabitant.
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Sobriety
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Witchcraft
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Wizardry
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Hoodoo
A
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Necromancy means magic or communication with the dead, often considered dark sorcery. Witchcraft, Wizardry, and Hoodoo are all forms of magical practice. Sobriety means being sober/moderate - the opposite of magical intoxication.
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Cemetery
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Boneyard
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Clemency
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Graveyard
C
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Necropolis means a cemetery or burial ground. Cemetery, Boneyard, and Graveyard are all synonyms for burial places. Clemency means mercy or leniency in punishment - unrelated to burial grounds.
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Heinous
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Grotesque
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Egregious
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Odious
B
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Nefarious means wicked, evil, or villainous. Heinous, Egregious (outrageously bad), and Odious all describe something extremely wicked. Grotesque means distorted/comically ugly - refers to appearance, not moral character.
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Ergophobia
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Coinage
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Nonce word
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Made up expression
A
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Neologism means a newly coined word or expression. Coinage, Nonce word, and Made up expression all relate to creating new words. Ergophobia means fear of work - a phobia unrelated to language.
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Placebo
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Ruin
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Scourge
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Curse
A
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Nemesis means an unbeatable enemy or source of harm/retribution. Ruin, Scourge, and Curse all represent destructive forces or enemies. Placebo is a medical treatment with no therapeutic effect - unrelated to vengeance.
B
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Nerd refers to someone with strong academic/intellectual interests but socially awkward. Bore, Dweeb, and Anorak all describe similar awkward/studious types. Lank means tall and thin - a physical description, unrelated to personality.
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Postulant
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Novitiate
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Abnegate
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Novice
C
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Neophyte means a beginner or novice in a field/activity. Postulant, Novitiate, and Novice all refer to someone new or inexperienced. Abnegate means to deny or renounce - unrelated to being a beginner.
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Lowest
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Bottom
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low water mark
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Magnate
D
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Nadir means the lowest point, rock bottom. Lowest, Bottom, and low water mark all mean the lowest level. Magnate means a wealthy, powerful, influential person - the opposite of nadir.
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Unprecedented
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Ingenuous
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Artless
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Gullible
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Naive means innocent, unsophisticated, or lacking experience. Ingenuous, Artless (innocent/unaffected), and Gullible all relate to innocence. Unprecedented means never done before - refers to novelty, not innocence.
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Whinny
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Whicker
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Snicker
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Trickery
D
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The question asks for the option that is NOT a synonym of 'Neigh'. Whinny, whicker, and snicker are all terms used to describe the sound a horse makes. Trickery means deception or fraud, which is unrelated to the sound horses make.
B
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The question asks for the option that is NOT a synonym of 'Nap'. Rest, siesta, and snooze all refer to sleeping or taking a break. Trap has nothing to do with sleeping - it's a device for catching animals or a trick.
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stubbornness
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occurrence
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anecdotes
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conclusion
B
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Explanation
Incidence refers to the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something (often used in medical or statistical contexts like 'incidence of disease'). It doesn't mean stubbornness, anecdotes (short stories), or conclusion.
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waterspout
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garish
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vile
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golden eagle
A
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Explanation
Gargoyles were grotesque statues which were used as waterspouts.