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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Humble
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Polite
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Imposing
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Modest
C
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Explanation
Grandiose describes something impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often excessively so. Imposing is a direct synonym.
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Fresh
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Stereotyped
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Striking
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Unusual
B
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Hackneyed refers to a phrase or idea that has been overused and lacks originality. Stereotyped captures this sense of being unoriginal or cliché.
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Improvised
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Extempore
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Generally
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Specially
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In step with time
D
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This is the correct option. Ad Hoc is a Latin expression that means for this purpose or specially. For a special purpose. For eg. An ad hoc committee was appointed to handle the project.
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Genuine
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Natural
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Certain
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Actual
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Exact
A
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This is the correct option. Bona fide is a latin expression, which means genuine. E.g: My maths professor is a bona fide expert in numbers theory.
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Execrate
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Neglect
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Flout
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Defy
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Abase
A
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This is the correct option. To execrate is to feel or express great loathing for something. To despise is to dislike something strongly.
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Spookish
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Obnoxious
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Wierd
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Terrible
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Macabre
E
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This is the correct option. Macabre is something disturbing because it is concerned with or causing a fear of death. E.g: His macabre humor sickened me.
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Abashed
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Disconcerted
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Chargined
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Annoyed
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Rattled
A
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This is the correct option. Abashed is someone feeling embarassed, disconcerted or ashamed. E.g: My friend was abashed when I told him that he is dull.
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Put an end to a rebellion by force
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Hard mineral of silica
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Feeling of doubt
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Become quiet and calm
A
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To quell means to suppress, put an end to, or extinguish, often used in the context of rebellions or intense emotions.
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Generous gift
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Able to bounce
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A large motor vehicle
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A fence or a barrier
A
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Bounty refers to something given in generous amounts, or a reward for a specific task.
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To behave in a joking manner
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A person or thing that brings bad luck
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The Roman god of love
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A fashionable young woman
B
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Explanation
A jinx is a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck.
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Sympathy
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Empathy
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Colliery
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Bragging
B
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Explanation
Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference.
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Who has magical powers
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Who supervises a place or procedure
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Who deliberately destroys property
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Who proposes a new law
A
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A wizard is traditionally defined as a man who has or is believed to have magical powers.
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Strongly urge someone to do something
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Strikingly colourful and unusual
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Unreasonably high
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Not genuine
C
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Explanation
Exorbitant is used to describe prices or demands that are much too high or excessive.
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Shocking
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Factious
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Fairly
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Ratify
A
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Explanation
Atrocious means horrifyingly wicked or of a very poor quality, making 'shocking' the best synonym among the choices.
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A feeling of reassurance
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A feeling of assurance
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Lacking interest or excitement
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A rebellion against authority
D
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Explanation
Mutiny is an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.