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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Spectacular
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Bit
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Panicky
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Sick
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Pride
B
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Iota refers to a very small quantity or amount, often used to emphasize something tiny or insignificant. 'Bit' is the correct answer as both words refer to something very small or minimal. The other options are unrelated to smallness.
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Forerunner
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Getting the spirit
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Fabricate
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Nudge
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Grudge
C
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Forge can mean to fabricate or create something, often with skill and effort, or to create something counterfeit. 'Fabricate' is the correct synonym as it captures the sense of creating or making something, sometimes with implication of forgery. The other options are unrelated.
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Compensate
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Ridicule
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Vivid
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Trodden
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Greed
A
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Reimburse means to pay back money that someone has spent, to compensate someone for expenses or losses. 'Compensate' is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of paying someone back for what they've spent or lost. The other options are unrelated.
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Mock
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Mundane
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Moron
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Looking plain
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An air of hush
A
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Jeer means to make rude, mocking, or derisive comments, often to show contempt or ridicule someone. 'Mock' is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of making fun of someone in a disrespectful way. The other options are unrelated to ridicule.
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Executive
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Exile
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Obscure
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Petty
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Retract
C
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Clandestine means secret, hidden, or kept concealed from public knowledge, often done with an element of mystery. 'Obscure' is the correct synonym as it relates to something hidden or not openly known. The other options are unrelated to secrecy.
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Congratulations
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Disregard
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Blame
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Notice
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None of these
A
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'Hats off' means to honour and congratulate. The sentence means to regard the students who have brought honour to the school. The correct option is 1.
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A team of singers
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The actors of the movie
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People participated in the competition
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Script writers of a movie
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None of these
B
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Cast refers to the actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.
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Murky
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Blurred
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Public
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Unknown
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None of these
C
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The word 'obscure' means hidden. Options 1, 2 and 4 are incorrect as they are the synonyms. Option 3 is the right answer as it is an antonym of 'obscure'.
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Oblivious
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Sensitive
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Sentimental
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Aggressive
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None of these
C
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Nostalgic means to become sentimental and wistful. Option 3 is the correct answer
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Mockery
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Criticism
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Satire
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Praise
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None of these
D
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The word 'lampoon' means a satire ridiculing a person. Options 1 and 3 are synonyms. Option 4 is the correct antonym.
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Augmented
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Hindered
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Strengthened
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Avoided
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None of these
A
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'Impede' means delay and its antonym is 'augment'. Option 1 is the right answer. Other options are incorrect. 'Hindered' is incorrect as it is a synonym. Options 3 and 4 are inappropriate words as they mean entirely different.
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snare
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fare
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caring
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daring
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heinous
A
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To lure means to attract or entice, often in a deceptive way. A snare is a trap used to catch something, which shares the meaning of enticement or deception. The other options have different meanings.
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whine
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solidify
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solicitation
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intricacy
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perverse
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To snivel means to whine or complain in a petty way, often while shedding fake tears. Whine has the same meaning of complaining in an annoying manner. The other options are unrelated to complaining behavior.
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somber
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sob
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snooty
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surrogate
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ridicule
C
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A snob is someone who looks down on others they consider inferior. Snooty is a synonym meaning arrogant or condescending. The other options don't share this meaning of superiority or arrogance.
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quiver
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queer
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perplexing
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baffled
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siege
A
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To shudder means to tremble or shake involuntarily, often from fear or cold. Quiver has the same meaning of shaking or trembling slightly. The other options don't convey this physical trembling action.