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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Calamity
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Glass water bottle
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Lurch
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Burlesque
A
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Explanation
A catastrophe is an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering. Calamity is the correct synonym.
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Charm
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Chew noisily
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Heavenly
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Speed
B
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The word champ, in the context of the verb, means to chew noisily or impatiently. This is often associated with the phrase champ at the bit.
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Ornament a metal surface by engraving
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Food the gods
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Watchful
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None
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To chase (or chace) in metalworking is to ornament a metal surface by indenting or engraving it. This is distinct from the common verb meaning to pursue.
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Drunken revel
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Pale
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Yielding to another
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Assent
C
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Cession refers to the formal giving up of rights, property, or territory. Yielding to another is the correct synonym.
A
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A chalice is a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine, especially in a religious ceremony.
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Comment
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Destroy
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Vexation
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Manlike
C
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Chagrin is a feeling of distress or embarrassment caused by failure or humiliation. Vexation is a strong synonym for this feeling.
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Critical
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Eye abnormality
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Slight
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Hate
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Explanation
Censorious means having a tendency to criticize others severely. Critical is the most accurate synonym provided.
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Slingshot
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Upheaval
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Make frivolous objections
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Old
C
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Explanation
To cavil means to make petty or unnecessary objections. This is a common term in formal debate or legal contexts.
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Fleshy
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Title
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Agent which bring about a chemical change
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Wheedle
C
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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
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rumor
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humble
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crumble
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reverberation
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ruthless
D
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Explanation
A rumble is a continuous deep, resonant sound. Reverberation is the most similar term among the choices, as it describes the prolongation of sound.
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scuttle
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rampage
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ravage
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sabotage
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Explanation
Scurry means to move hurriedly with short quick steps. Scuttle is a very close synonym for this type of movement.
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wrinkle
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score
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fiendish
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fetish
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scowl
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To rumple is to make something untidy or creased. Wrinkle is the most appropriate synonym.
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ruthless
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roll over
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rush
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dash
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Savage means fierce, violent, or uncontrolled. Ruthless is the most similar adjective provided.
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rage
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cumbersome
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rustic
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subvert
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Explanation
A rampage is a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior. Rage is the core emotional component of a rampage.
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innocent
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hardy
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obstinate
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forgo
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Explanation
Innocuous means not harmful or offensive. Innocent is the closest synonym among the options, as it implies a lack of harmful intent or effect.