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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run up
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run for
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run over
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run through
D
Correct answer
Explanation
One of the meaning of 'to run through' is to use something very quickly(usually money).
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ring up the hook
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ring down the hook
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ring off the hook
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ring in the hook
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'My phone has been ringing off the hook' means many people have been calling up.
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stand upto
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stand out
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stand for
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stand by
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Stand by' and 'stand for' means to support; 'stand out' means easily noticed.
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rub through the way
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rub up the wrong way
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rub in the wrong way
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rub out the wrong way
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Rub up the wrong way' means to annoy someone without intending to.
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send down
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send for
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send on
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Summon' means 'to call', 'send for' someone also means 'to call'.
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rub up
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rub out
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round up
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ring up
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'To rub up ones skill' means to refresh ones knowledge.
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put off
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put on
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put out
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put with
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Put on' means 'to clothe oneself'.
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Duck
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Swindler
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Charlatan
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Imposter
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quack' meaning charlatan/imposter has synonyms: Swindler, Charlatan, Imposter. 'Duck' is the bird - a completely different word, not a synonym. Therefore A (Duck) is the correct answer because it's NOT a synonym of quack (fraud).
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Marsh is similar in meaning to quagmire. Swamp is similar, but it refers to a larger area which can include quagmires and marshes. Boor refers to a rude and unsophisticated man and is therefore the correct answer.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quaff' means to drink something heartily. Synonyms include: Drain (drink completely), Empty (drain), Slurp (drink noisily). 'Staff' refers to employees or a walking stick - completely unrelated to drinking. Therefore C (Staff) is the correct answer as it's NOT a synonym.
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Worry
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Concern
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Discern
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Hesitation
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Discern means to find out or recognize and is therefore not synonymous with qualm.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quail' means to shrink back in fear or apprehension. Synonyms include: Flinch, Cringe, Coil (shrink back). 'Hail' refers to frozen rain pellets or calling out to someone - unrelated to fear/shrinking. Therefore A (Hail) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.
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Strange
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Faint
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Odd
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Old-fashioned
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quaint' means attractively old-fashioned or unusual. Synonyms include: Strange, Odd, Old-fashioned. 'Faint' means lacking clarity or brightness, or to become unconscious - unrelated to being charmingly old-fashioned. Therefore B (Faint) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.
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Squabble
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Scribble
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Wrangle
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Altercation
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quarrel' means an angry argument or dispute. Synonyms include: Squabble (petty argument), Wrangle (dispute), Altercation (noisy argument). 'Scribble' means to write hastily or carelessly - unrelated to arguments. Therefore B (Scribble) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quarry' has two meanings: (1) an open-pit mine (2) prey/target being hunted. Synonyms for the hunting sense: Prey, Victim, Target. 'Pit' only relates to the mining meaning, not the hunting sense. Since most other options relate to the hunting meaning, A (Pit) is correct as it's NOT a synonym in that context.