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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timid
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tumult
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succumb
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sane
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none of these
B
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Explanation
Furor means a state of angry excitement, uproar, or commotion. Tumult is a direct synonym meaning a noisy, confused disturbance or uproar. Timid (shy), succumb (give in to), and sane (mentally sound) are unrelated.
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freak
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frown
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agate
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abate
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none of these
B
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Explanation
Scowl means to look at someone with an angry or disapproving expression. Frown is a direct synonym meaning to contract the eyebrows in displeasure or anger. Freak (abnormality), agate (type of stone), and abate (reduce/diminish) are incorrect.
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jabber
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jargon
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villain
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vanity
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none of these
A
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Jabber means rapid, confused, or foolish speech - essentially the same as babble. Both describe talking quickly and unclearly without much thought.
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ovulate
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obliging
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imbibe
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grouchy
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serene
B
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Obling means willing to comply, help, or be agreeable - similar to docile which describes someone easily taught, managed, or handled. Both suggest a cooperative nature.
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frigid
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fumble
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funny
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frosty
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none of these
C
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Explanation
Funny is the closest match to witty among the options. While witty specifically means clever humor, funny broadly encompasses humor - including the quick, clever humor that defines wit.
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arouse
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agile
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wet
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wane
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seek
C
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Wet means to make something wet or drench with liquid - exactly what douse means. To douse is to pour water or liquid over something to extinguish or thoroughly wet it.
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intervene
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instill
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interment
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fluff
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dolt
C
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Explanation
Interment is the formal term for burial or the act of burying a dead body - directly synonymous with funeral which relates to the ceremonies surrounding burial.
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deform
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derail
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see through
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wink on
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none of these
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fading
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farce
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fence
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squabble
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blink
D
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Explanation
Squabble means to argue or quarrel pettily over trivial matters - same as bicker which describes petty, noisy arguing.
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coward
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cipher
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cult down
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nefarious
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none of these
D
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Explanation
Nefarious means wicked, criminal, or villainous - similar to crook when referring to a dishonest or criminal person. Both describe someone who breaks laws or acts immorally.
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intimate
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incite
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ingenious
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irony
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loquat
C
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Explanation
Ingenious means clever, skillful, or inventive - overlapping with crafty which means skillful, especially in a cunning or clever way. Both describe intelligence and cleverness.
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avarice
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apportion
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acclaim
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dexterous
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dissident
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Apportion means to distribute or allocate something in shares - synonymous with distribute which means to divide and give out in shares.
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willful
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unintentional
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ceremonious
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scourging
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slurring
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Willful means deliberate, intentional, or done on purpose - exactly matching deliberate which means done consciously and intentionally.
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drink
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wail
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wage
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wink
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none of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Drink is a core meaning of carouse - to drink heavily or engage in noisy, drunken revelry. The verb form directly connects to consuming alcohol.
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caring
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wondering all the way
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heartless
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think
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none of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Callous means showing no sympathy or concern for others. Heartless is the best synonym as both describe someone lacking empathy or compassion.