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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agile
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zealot
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mane
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none of these
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mundane
D
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Despair is the complete loss or absence of hope. Since none of the provided options (agile, zealot, mane, mundane) are synonyms for despair, 'none of these' is the correct choice.
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serene
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savor
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relish
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worldly
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chic
D
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Mundane can mean dull or ordinary, but it also refers to things of the earthly world rather than the spiritual. Worldly is a direct synonym for this latter meaning. Serene and chic are unrelated.
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instant
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veil
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peril
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grouchy
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none of these
A
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A jiffy is an informal term for a very short period of time. Instant is a synonym that also refers to a precise moment or a very brief duration. Veil and peril are unrelated.
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reflective
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chivalrous
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hectic
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mesh on
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sad
A
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Pensive describes someone who is deep in thought, often with a hint of sadness. Reflective is a synonym that means providing or given to serious thought or consideration. Chivalrous and hectic have different meanings.
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veil
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fed up
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lawn
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lament
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mate
D
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To wail is to make a long, high-pitched cry of grief or pain. To lament is to express passionate grief or sorrow, which is the closest meaning among the options. Veil and lawn are unrelated.
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agile
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sagacious
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sane
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filthy
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none of these
B
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Acumen refers to the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, making it the most appropriate synonym.
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gut
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glen
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torrid
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smooth
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none of these
A
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Tummy is synonymous with gut, belly and abdomen
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livid
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shiny
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hate
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glossy
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none of these
C
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To loathe something is to feel intense dislike or disgust for it. Hate is a direct synonym for this strong emotion.
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intervene
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glossy
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dilemma
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factious
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none of these
A
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Meddling involves interfering in something that is not one's concern. Intervene means to come between so as to prevent or alter a result, which is the closest synonym in this context.
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confusion
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sloppy
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goof
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charitable
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relinquish
A
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Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion. Confusion is the most suitable synonym among the provided options.
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mermaid
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keen
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slander
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wander
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blemish on
D
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To meander is to follow a winding course or to wander at random without a fixed destination. Wander is a direct synonym for this action.
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hilarious
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bowled up
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breeze
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turf
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sloppy
D
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A lawn is an area of short, mown grass. Turf refers to the surface layer of land on which grass is growing, often used interchangeably with lawn in various contexts.
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caleb
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movie loving
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ordinary
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vile
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slur
C
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Mediocre describes something that is of only moderate quality or not very good. Ordinary is a synonym that implies something is average and not exceptional.
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fluent
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fed out
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went off
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none of these
A
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Facile can mean moving or acting with ease or being effortless. Fluent implies a smooth, easy flow, which aligns with the 'effortless' aspect of the word facile.
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agitator
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gamble
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divider
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portrait
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none of these
C
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A fence is a structure that serves as a barrier or railing to enclose or separate an area. A divider is a general term for anything that separates or divides spaces.