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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Bedroom
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Make void
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Stress
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Hated
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Annul means to cancel, revoke, or make something legally void. 'Make void' captures this exact meaning. Bedroom, Stress, and Hated are completely unrelated to cancellation or invalidation.
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Loving
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Indulgent
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Hateable
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Clever
A
Correct answer
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Amorous means showing love, affection, or romantic feelings. Loving is the direct synonym - relating to love. Indulgent means permissive, Hateable is the opposite, and Clever refers to intelligence.
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Nest
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Sound
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Having no names
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Anonymous means unnamed or of unknown name. 'Having no names' is the literal definition. Nest, Sound, and 'None of these' are unrelated to namelessness.
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Anathematize
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Purse
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Bath
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Fruit
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Curse means to invoke supernatural harm or express hatred toward something. Anathematize means to denounce or curse formally - they are direct synonyms. Purse, Bath, and Fruit are unrelated objects.
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Appear
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Average
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Apropos
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Where
C
Correct answer
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Regarding means concerning, about, or with reference to something. Apropos means relevant to or concerning a particular topic - they are closely related in meaning. Appear, Average, and Where are unrelated.
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Regardless
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Stir
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Fragrant
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Aromatic means having a pleasant, distinctive smell or fragrance. Fragrant is a direct synonym meaning pleasant-smelling. Regardless and Stir are unrelated to smells.
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Sham
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Expert
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Snaked
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Apocryphal means of doubtful authenticity or spurious. Sham means fake or counterfeit - they share the meaning of being not genuine. Expert is the opposite, Snaked is likely a typo/error.
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Rate
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Celt
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Curved
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Hooked can mean curved like a hook. Curved is a direct synonym in this geometric sense. Rate and Celt are unrelated words.
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Absence
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Public records
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Master
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Cramming
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Archives are collections of historical documents or public records. 'Public records' directly describes what archives contain. Absence is unrelated, Master and Cramming don't fit the meaning.
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Compare
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Britain
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Apothegm
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Eager
C
Correct answer
Explanation
An apothegm is a concise, pithy saying or maxim that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom. This is directly synonymous with a proverb, which is also a short traditional saying that offers advice or wisdom. The other options are unrelated to the concept of a proverb.
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Whimsical
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Statement
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Limit
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Nest
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Arbitrary, when used to describe decisions or actions, means based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or system. Whimsical similarly describes something capricious or impulsive, making it a correct synonym in this context. The other options are unrelated meanings.
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Arroyo
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Alter
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Diversion
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
An arroyo is a dry creek bed or gully, typically found in arid or desert regions, especially in the American Southwest. This is a direct geographical synonym for gully, as both refer to water-eroded channels or ravines. The other options are unrelated to land formations.
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Party
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Assign
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Refer
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To ascribe means to attribute something to a particular cause or source, or to assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something. Assign is a correct synonym as it also means to attribute or designate something to someone or something else.
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Respect
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Ash coloured
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Govern
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ashen literally means 'ash-colored' or pale gray in color. This can refer to someone's appearance when they are pale from illness, fear, or shock. The answer directly defines the word, making it unquestionably correct.
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Clothe
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Plus
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Invert
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In the sense of 'array' meaning an ordered arrangement or display, 'clothe' is a valid though archaic synonym. In literary contexts, to array means to dress or clothe someone in fine apparel, as in 'arrayed in splendor.' This is an obscure but legitimate meaning of the word.