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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Departure
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Stir up
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Upward
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None of these
A
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Explanation
Exodus means a mass departure or emigration of people from a place. 'Departure' directly represents this meaning of leaving. 'Stir up' means to provoke, 'upward' is a direction, and 'none of these' is a catch-all option.
C
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Expurgate means to remove objectionable or offensive material from a text or work, essentially to purge or clean it. 'Purge' is the closest synonym. 'Exceed' means to surpass, 'rude' means impolite, and 'tease' means to mock.
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Guess
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Reprieve
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Repay
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Coax
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Discharge
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Trick
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Bully
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Free
A
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Exude means to discharge, give off, or display a quality, feeling, or liquid gradually. 'Discharge' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Trick' means to deceive, 'bully' means to intimidate, and 'free' means not confined.
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Bully
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Heat
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Tranquil
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Feverish
D
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Febrile means relating to or characterized by fever. The word is derived from Latin 'febris' meaning fever. Among the options, only 'Feverish' directly relates to fever. 'Tranquil' means calm and peaceful, which is opposite in meaning. 'Heat' is related but not specific enough. 'Bully' is completely unrelated.
A
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Fervid means intensely enthusiastic or ardent; displaying passionate feelings. 'Ardent' is a direct synonym meaning characterized by intense emotion or passion. The other options - 'Steal' (to take without permission), 'Raid' (a sudden attack), and 'Reject' (to dismiss) - are unrelated to the meaning of fervid.
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Gladly
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Misleading
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Tight
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Lurch
B
Correct answer
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Fallacious means based on a false or mistaken idea; misleading or deceptive. 'Misleading' is the correct synonym as it directly describes something that leads away from truth. 'Gladly' (willingly) and 'Tight' (firm) are unrelated. 'Lurch' means to roll or sway suddenly, which is unrelated to the meaning.
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Final
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Cancel
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Foolish
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Urge
C
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Fatuous means silly, foolish, or devoid of intelligence. 'Foolish' is the direct synonym meaning lacking good sense or judgment. 'Final' (concluding) is unrelated. 'Cancel' (to revoke) and 'Urge' (to strongly encourage) don't relate to the meaning of fatuous.
B
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Fetter means to restrict or limit someone's freedom; a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner. 'Shackle' is the correct synonym - a metal link or fastening that confines the limbs. 'Waste' (to use carelessly), 'Gaudy' (tastelessly showy), and 'Mock' (to ridicule) are unrelated to restraining or chaining.
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Compute
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Compress
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Fraction
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None of these
D
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Analogous means comparable or similar in certain respects. Looking at the options: Compute means to calculate; Compress means to press together; Fraction means a part of a whole. None of these are synonyms of analogous. Therefore, 'None of these' (option D) is correct.
C
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Animated can mean full of life or vigor, lively, or spirited. Looking at the options: Act means to take action; Hate means intense dislike; Lively means full of life and energy; Dull means lacking brightness. Lively is the correct synonym of animated. Option C is correct.
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Actual
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Apathetic
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Action
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None of these
B
Correct answer
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Indifferent means having no particular interest or concern, apathetic, or uninterested. Looking at the options: Actual means existing in fact; Apathetic means showing no interest or enthusiasm; Action means the fact of doing something; None of these. Apathetic is a synonym of indifferent. Option B is correct.
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Enlarge
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Explored
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Privatization
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Range
A
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Amplify means to make something larger, greater, or more intense. Enlarge is a direct synonym meaning to increase in size or scale. 'Explored' and 'Range' are unrelated meanings.
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Anoint
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Arrest
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Gain
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Though
A
Correct answer
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Consecrate means to declare something sacred or holy, often through a religious ceremony. Anoint means to apply oil to someone as a sacred rite - closely related concepts in religious contexts. Arrest and Gain are unrelated.