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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heureux
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mécontent
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triste
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méchand
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Content means happy or satisfied in French. Heureux directly translates to happy, making it the correct synonym. Mécontent means dissatisfied (opposite), triste means sad, and méchant means mean/wicked.
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balader
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marcher
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manger
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briser
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Écraser means to crush, smash, or break something forcefully. Briser means to break or shatter, which is the closest synonym among the options. Balader means to stroll, marcher means to walk, and manger means to eat.
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plonger
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écouter
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danser
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trainer
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Tirer means to pull or drag. Trainer means to drag or pull along, making it the correct synonym. Plonger means to dive, écouter means to listen, and danser means to dance.
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nager
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passer
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avenir
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baigner
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Futur means the time yet to come. Avenir means future or destiny, making it the correct synonym. Nager means to swim, passer means to pass, and baigner means to bathe.
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tremper
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décamper
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sauter
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conduire
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Courir means to run. Décamper means to run away or flee, making it the correct synonym in this context. Tremper means to dip/soak, sauter means to jump, and conduire means to drive.
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chanteur
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fredonner
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chasser
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Chanteuse
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chanter means to sing. Fredonner means to hum or sing softly, making it the closest synonym. Chanteur and chanteuse are nouns meaning male and female singers respectively, and chasser means to hunt.
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étroite
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aigu
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énorme
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grandir
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Grand means big, large, or great. Énorme means enormous, huge, or very big, making it the correct synonym. Étroite means narrow, aigu means sharp/acute, and grandir is the verb to grow.
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monter
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mentir
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accrocher
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alimenter
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Manger means to eat. Alimenter means to feed or nourish, making it the correct synonym. Monter means to climb, mentir means to lie, and accrocher means to hang.
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démarrer
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comment
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continuer
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faire
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Commencer means to start or begin. Démarrer means to start (often used for engines or activities), making it the correct synonym. Comment means how (interrogative adverb), continuer means to continue, and faire means to do.
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parêtre
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pareil
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partir
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bondir
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Même means same or self. Pareil means similar, alike, or the same, making it the correct synonym. Paraître means to appear, partir means to leave, and bondir means to bound/jump.
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conclure
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commencer
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conduir
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attindre
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Finir means to finish or complete. Conclure means to conclude or finish, making it the correct synonym. Commencer means to start (opposite), conduir appears to be a typo for conduire (to drive), and attindre is likely a typo for atteindre (to reach).
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Croire means 'to believe' in French. Foi translates to 'faith' or 'belief', which is the noun form that directly corresponds to the verb croire. The other options are unrelated: comme means 'as', croix means 'cross', and facon means 'way/manner'.
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accorder
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apporter
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danser
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dormir
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Donner means 'to give' in French. Accorder translates to 'to grant' or 'to accord', which is a formal synonym for giving something to someone. The other options: apporter (to bring/carry), danser (to dance), and dormir (to sleep) are not related to giving.
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baigner
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bouger
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gorgée
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bavarder
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Boire means 'to drink' in French. Gorgée means 'gulp' or 'swig', which is a noun related to the action of drinking. While not a direct verb synonym, it's the closest option related to drinking. The other options (baigner/bathe, bouger/move, bavarder/chat) are unrelated.