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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skill
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talent
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tendency
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all of these
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A knack is an acquired or natural skill at performing a task. Skill and talent are synonyms for this ability, making 'all of these' the correct choice.
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brisk
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agile
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quick
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all of these
D
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Nimble means quick and light in movement or action. Brisk, agile, and quick are all synonyms, making 'all of these' the correct choice.
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imply
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difficult
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hide
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withold
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Allude means to refer to something indirectly or suggest something without explicitly stating it. Imply is the closest synonym as it means to suggest or hint at something. Withold is a misspelling of withhold.
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cognition
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perception
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ignorance
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grasp
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Comprehension is the action or capability of understanding something. Cognition is a synonym referring to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.
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momentum
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propulsion
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boost
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thrust
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Impetus is the force or energy with which a body moves. Momentum is the most accurate synonym among the choices.
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cautious
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observant
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careless
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wakeful
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Vigilant means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Cautious is a synonym that reflects the careful nature of being vigilant.
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inappropriate
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bizarre
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well-matched
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absurd
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Incongruous means not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. Inappropriate is the best synonym provided.
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gratuitous
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deliberate
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chaste
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malicious
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Wanton can mean cruel or violent without provocation. Malicious is a synonym that captures the harmful, intentional nature of such actions.
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utopian
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freakish
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impossible
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romantic
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Quixotic means exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical. Utopian is a synonym describing a state that is idealistic but often impractical.
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vain
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futile
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perfect
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fruitless
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Abortive means failing to produce the intended result. Vain is a synonym meaning producing no result or useless.
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impertinent
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cruel
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soft
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hard
B
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Explanation
Callous means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. Therefore, cruel is the correct synonym.
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calamity
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disaster
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success
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sorrow
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Adversity refers to a state of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. Calamity is the closest synonym among the choices.
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similar
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affinity
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resemblance
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purity
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An endeavour is a serious attempt or effort to achieve something. Attempt is the most direct synonym among the choices.
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courteous
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civilized
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gruffness
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suavity
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Urbane describes someone who is refined, sophisticated, and courteous in manner. While other options like suavity are related, courteous is the most accurate direct synonym for the adjective form.