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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egged on
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pull down
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pull aside
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veer off
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Pull down' means to demolish or destroy a building or structure. 'Egged on' means to encourage someone to do something (usually foolish), 'pull aside' means to take someone aside privately, and 'veer off' means to change direction suddenly.
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run through
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run off
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run out
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run over
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Run through' means to consume extravagantly or use up quickly, especially money or resources. 'Run off' means to escape or flee, 'run out' means to exhaust the supply, and 'run over' means to exceed a limit or review quickly.
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come by
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show off
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show up
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show in
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Show off' means to display something proudly to win notice or admiration. 'Come by' means to obtain or acquire, 'show up' means to arrive or appear, and 'show in' means to usher someone into a room.
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put up
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put on
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put in
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put off
A
Correct answer
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'Put up' means to erect, build, or construct a building or monument. 'Put on' means to clothe yourself or pretend, 'put in' means to submit or insert, and 'put off' means to postpone.
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put off
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put in
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put aside
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Put aside' means to save something for future use or set money aside. 'Put off' means to postpone, 'put in' means to submit or insert, and 'None of these' is incorrect because C is the right answer.
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let down
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let in
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let off
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let around
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Let in' means to allow someone to enter or admit them. 'Let down' means to disappoint someone, 'let off' means to release or not punish, and 'let around' is not a standard phrasal verb.
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fix up
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fix out
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fix in
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fix off
A
Correct answer
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Fix up correctly means to arrange or organize something, which matches the meaning of arrange. This phrasal verb is commonly used when setting up appointments, meetings, or plans. The other options (fix out, fix in, fix off) are not standard phrasal verbs in English.
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come off
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come out
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come round
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come in
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Come off is a phrasal verb that can mean to succeed or be successful, especially when referring to an attempt or plan. For example, "the plan came off" means the plan succeeded. The other options (come out, come round, come in) have different meanings related to appearing or recovering.
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bring in
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bring round
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bring off
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bring out
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Bring round is the correct phrasal verb meaning to persuade someone to change their opinion or accept something they previously opposed. It's commonly used in contexts like "bringing someone round to your point of view." The other options (bring in, bring off, bring out) have different meanings.
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Crucial
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Internal
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Majestic
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Unkind
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Grand means impressive, magnificent, or splendid in appearance. Majestic is the closest synonym, conveying the sense of grandeur and magnificence. Crucial relates to importance, Internal means inside, and Unkind means uncompassionate - none match the meaning of grand.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A gambit is a strategic move, often involving sacrifice or risk, to gain advantage. Trick is the closest synonym among the options, as it captures the calculated nature of a gambit. Appeal refers to request, miser means stingy person, and joke means humorous statement - none match the strategic meaning.
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Blemish
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Destroy
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Live
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Huge
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Tarnish means to spoil, damage, or lose luster - literally for metals or figuratively for reputation. Blemish is the closest synonym, meaning a mark that spoils the appearance. Destroy is too strong, Live is unrelated, and Huge means very large.
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Sacrifice
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Engender
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Judge
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Rough
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Beget means to give rise to, cause, or create. Engender is the closest synonym, meaning to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition. Sacrifice means give up, Judge means to form opinion, and Rough means not smooth.
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Fade
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Loss
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Verify
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Flourish
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Wither means to dry up, shrivel, or lose freshness - typically used for plants or metaphorically for hopes/feelings. Fade is the closest synonym, meaning to gradually lose color, brightness, or vitality. Loss means deprivation, Verify means confirm, and Flourish means to thrive or grow well.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sufficient means adequate or enough for a particular purpose. Ample is the closest synonym, meaning more than enough or plenty. Big means large, Mix means combine, and Damage means harm - none convey the meaning of adequacy.