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

Multiple choice
  1. stupor

  2. demented

  3. derail

  4. don

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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. meddle

  2. moron

  3. entomb

  4. bury

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. clever

  2. clown

  3. lodger

  4. element

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. contrary

  2. acclimatise

  3. holy

  4. intact

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. decay

  2. devilish

  3. unfit

  4. exile

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. stubborn

  2. sterile

  3. inebriate

  4. induce

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. linger

  2. lane

  3. fringe

  4. talk

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. release

  2. rescue

  3. repeal

  4. steal

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A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice
  1. slam

  2. slander

  3. slaughter

  4. delicate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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.