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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Poignant means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Tragic is the most appropriate synonym among the choices.
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accord
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concurrence
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discord
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assent
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inceptive
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inaugural
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initial
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embryonic
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surrogate
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secondary
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second-hand
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derivative
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Vicarious means experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. Surrogate is a synonym meaning a substitute, which fits the context of vicarious experience.
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dissemble
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take part
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build
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put down
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gist
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heavy
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liability
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uniformity
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fulminate
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rage
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support
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condemn
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Both inveigh and fulminate refers to speaking or writing with strong hostility or protest.
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astonishing
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miraculous
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warning
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startled
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Astounding means causing great surprise or wonder. Astonishing is a direct synonym that shares this meaning.
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auspicious
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propitious
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disadvantages
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convenient
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parsimonious
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niggardly
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generous
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miserly
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execrate
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intensely
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like
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abhor
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yielding
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compliance
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resistance
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consent
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Ghastly means causing great horror or fear; frightful or hideous. Hideous is a direct synonym.
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corporeal
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tangible
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irrelevant
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mundane
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revered
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wise
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foolish
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eminent
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Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. Revered is a direct synonym.