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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Overflow
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Ooze
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Spite
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Curse
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ooze means to discharge or display gradually - a direct synonym for exude when describing qualities, emotions, or sensations (like 'oozing confidence'). Overflow is too abrupt, while spite/curse are unrelated.
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Cavort
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Annoy
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Drag
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Cavort means to jump or dance around excitedly - a direct synonym for jump as an energetic movement. Annoy and drag are completely unrelated.
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Sickness
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Curse
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Trust
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Malaise means a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease - directly synonymous with sickness in this context. Curse and trust are unrelated.
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Irruption
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Hate
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Opponent
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Irruption means a sudden entry or invasion - directly synonymous with bursting in. Hate and opponent are completely unrelated.
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Abandon
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Admit
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Impress
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Trust
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Forsake means to abandon or give up something entirely - directly synonymous with abandon. Admit means to acknowledge, impress to affect strongly, and trust to believe.
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Conclude
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Feign
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Suffer
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Affect can mean to pretend or feign emotions/behavior - directly synonymous with feign in this context. Conclude and suffer are unrelated.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yaw means to turn or deviate from a course (originally nautical) - directly synonymous with drift when describing gradual movement off course. Sour, ruin, and dull are unrelated.
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Iniquitous
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Biased
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Award
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Arrival
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Iniquitous means wicked or unjust - directly synonymous with wicked in the sense of morally wrong. Biased means unfair but not necessarily immoral, while award/arrival are unrelated.
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Distinction
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Diffusion
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Stick
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Distinction means a difference or contrast between two things, which is the closest synonym to Difference. Diffusion refers to spreading something out, Stick means to attach something, and None of these is incorrect since option A is valid.
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Damage
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Obstruct
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Rewrite
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Attend
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Obstruct means to block or impede progress, which is the closest synonym to Hinder. Damage means to harm something, Rewrite means to write again, and Attend means to be present, so all are incorrect.
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Sacrifice
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Venality
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Sad
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Helpless
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Venality means dishonesty or corrupt behavior, especially involving bribery, which is the closest synonym to Corruption. Sacrifice means giving up something, Sad and Helpless describe emotions, so all are incorrect.
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Aid
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Disease
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Debar
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Aid means help or support, which is the closest synonym to Assistance. Disease is an illness, Debar means to exclude or prohibit, and None of these is incorrect since option A is valid.
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Essential
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Innate
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Hasty
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Innate means existing from birth, or natural, which is the closest synonym to Inborn. Essential means necessary, Hasty means rushed, and None of these is incorrect since option B is valid.
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Pique
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Request
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Surround
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Serious
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Pique means to irritate or annoy, which is the closest synonym to Irritate. Request means to ask for something, Surround means to encircle, and Serious means important, so all are incorrect.
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Doubts
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Hatred of marriage
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Stingy
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Celebate
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Misogamy means hatred of marriage or the institution of marriage. The prefix 'miso-' indicates hatred or dislike (as in misogyny - hatred of women). Option D 'Celebate' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'Celibate' meaning unmarried.