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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A jab is a quick, sharp poke or hit. Hit is the correct synonym.
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vex
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undeniable
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fitful
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rough
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To irk means to irritate or annoy. Vex is the correct synonym.
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complex
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advance
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offer
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submit
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Intricate means very complicated or detailed. Complex is the correct synonym.
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coat
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impassive
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conserve
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vessel
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Jaded means tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. Impassive is often used to describe this state of emotional detachment.
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stupor
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demented
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derail
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don
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A lunatic is a person who is mentally ill or behaves in an extremely foolish manner. Demented is a synonym that describes someone suffering from cognitive decline or acting irrationally. The other options like stupor or derail do not share this meaning.
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To interfere means to involve oneself in a situation without invitation or necessity, often hindering a process. Meddle is the direct synonym for this intrusive behavior. Options like entomb or bury refer to placement in a grave and are unrelated.
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clever
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clown
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lodger
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element
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Ingenious describes a person or idea that is original, inventive, and clever. It is often used to praise a creative solution to a complex problem. The other options like clown or lodger are nouns that do not describe intelligence.
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contrary
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acclimatise
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holy
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intact
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To inure means to accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant, over a period of time. Acclimatise is a synonym meaning to get used to new conditions or a different environment. Options like holy or intact do not relate to the process of becoming accustomed.
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decay
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devilish
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unfit
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exile
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Infernal relates to hell or the underworld, often used to describe something extremely annoying or wicked. Devilish is a suitable synonym in this context as it also relates to demons or evil. Options like decay or exile do not fit the hellish connotation.
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stubborn
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sterile
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inebriate
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induce
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Inexorable describes something that is impossible to stop or prevent, or a person who is unyielding. While stubborn is not a perfect synonym for 'unstoppable', it is the closest match among the choices for being unpersuadable. Other terms like sterile or induce are unrelated to the concept of persistence.
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Lofty means of imposing height or of a noble, elevated nature. High is the most direct synonym for the physical or metaphorical stature described. Options like ebb or edge are unrelated to height.
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To dawdle is to waste time or move slowly and aimlessly. Linger is a synonym that means to stay in a place longer than necessary or to be slow to disappear. Options like lane or talk do not describe the speed of movement.
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derail
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gaze
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detest
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aspect
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Loathe means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone. Detest is a strong synonym for this level of hatred. Options like gaze or aspect are unrelated to emotional feelings of dislike.
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release
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rescue
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repeal
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steal
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To liberate is to set someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression. Release is the most accurate synonym for granting freedom. While rescue is similar, it implies saving from danger rather than just setting free.
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slam
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slander
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slaughter
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delicate
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To vilify is to speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner. Slander specifically refers to making false and damaging statements about someone to ruin their reputation. Options like slaughter or delicate are unrelated to speech or reputation.