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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Seemingly
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Apparently
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Pseudo
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Standard
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quasi' means seemingly or apparently - used to indicate something that has some but not all features of another thing. Synonyms include: Seemingly, Apparently, Pseudo (false but claiming to be). 'Standard' means normal or regular - the opposite of something that is quasi/pseudo. Therefore D (Standard) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.
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Plight
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Awkward
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Unease
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Confusion
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Marina
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Frail
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Dock
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Harbour
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quay' means a stone or metal platform beside water for loading/unloading ships. Synonyms include: Dock, Harbour, Marina (related terms for boat landing areas). 'Frail' means weak or delicate - completely unrelated to waterfront structures. Therefore B (Frail) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.
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Strange
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Unusual
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Out
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Weird
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Queer means strange or unusual. Out is not a synonym, while the other options (strange, unusual, weird) all mean roughly the same thing.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Quench means to satisfy especially thirst. Flake means a small piece or to break off, making it the non-synonym. Satiate, sate, and slake all mean to satisfy a need.
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Waiver
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Tremble
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Quiver
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Vibrate
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quaver means to tremble or shake especially the voice. Waiver is a legal term meaning voluntary relinquishment, unrelated to shaking. The other options all describe shaking movements.
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Subdue
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Quash
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Bursar
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Suppress
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Quell means to suppress, subdue, or put down an uprising. Bursar is a financial officer in an institution, completely unrelated to suppressing. The other options all mean to suppress or subdue.
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Adventure
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Travelogue
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Journey
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Search
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Quest means a journey or search in pursuit of something. Travelogue is a written account or film about travel, not the act of traveling itself. The other options all describe journeys or searches.
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Never ending
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File
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Chain
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String
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Queue means a line or sequence. Never ending doesn't mean queue and doesn't fit grammatically. The word Qqueue appears to be a typo for Queue. File, chain, and string all describe lines or sequences.
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Fervent
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Protest
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Cavil
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Grouse
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quibble means to argue or raise petty objections. Fervent means intensely passionate or enthusiastic, completely unrelated to arguing. Protest, cavil, and grouse all mean to complain or raise objections.
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Dormant
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Inert
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Voracious
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Idle
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Quiescent means inactive, quiet, or dormant. Voracious means extremely hungry or greedy, unrelated to inactivity. Dormant, inert, and idle all mean inactive or motionless.
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Smirk
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Eccentricity
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Oddity
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Peculiarity
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quirk means an unusual behavior or peculiar feature. Smirk means a smug or silly smile, unrelated to unusual behaviors. Eccentricity, oddity, and peculiarity all refer to unusual traits or behaviors.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Quip means a witty or clever remark. Slang refers to informal language, not specifically witty remarks. Pun, jest, and witticism all refer to clever or humorous remarks.
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Diurnal
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Everyday
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Routine
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Remarkable
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Quotidian means daily, ordinary, or everyday. Remarkable means extraordinary or worth noticing, the opposite of quotidian. Diurnal, everyday, and routine all mean daily or recurring.
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Trepidation
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Turncoat
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Secret agent
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Traitor
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quisling means a traitor or collaborator with enemy. Trepidation means fear or anxiety, unrelated to betrayal. Turncoat, secret agent, and traitor all relate to betrayal or treachery.