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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paragon
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paralyzed
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shove
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resolute
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An altruist is a person who is unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others. While paragon means a model of excellence, it is often used in the context of virtues like altruism.
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liberation
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martyr
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retrieve
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auction
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Emancipation is the process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions. Liberation is a direct synonym.
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retort
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resort
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decline
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altruist
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A haven is a place of safety or refuge. A resort can function as a place where one goes for safety or relaxation.
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Trash refers to waste or discarded material. Junk is a common synonym for unwanted items.
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Tumultuous means making a loud, confused noise or involving great disorder. Stormy is a common metaphorical synonym for a tumultuous situation.
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Husky, when describing a voice, means low, raspy, or throaty. This is a specific descriptor for vocal quality.
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meander
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rave
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snivel
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whine
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To rove is to travel constantly without a fixed destination. Meander is a perfect synonym for this type of wandering movement.
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danger
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rowdy
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wander
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turbulent
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Jeopardy means danger of loss, harm, or failure. Danger is the direct synonym.
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dangerous
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caricature
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annoyed
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frivolous
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Precarious means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Dangerous is the most appropriate synonym.
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unusual
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vivacious
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serene
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burglary
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Ludicrous means so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. While unusual is not a perfect synonym, it is the only option that fits the context of something being out of the ordinary.
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resolve
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shrine
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snicker
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chic
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A sneer is a facial expression or remark that expresses contempt or mockery. Snicker is a similar term describing a disrespectful or mocking laugh.
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mockery
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drama
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anthology
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analogy
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Satire is the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. Mockery is a direct synonym for this act of ridicule.
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shell
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revise
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marvelous
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check
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A rind is the tough outer layer of a fruit or vegetable. A shell is a similar protective outer covering.
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defeat
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arouse
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excited
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exalted
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Annihilation means the total destruction or defeat of something. Defeat is the closest synonym among the choices provided.
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hurdle
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mockery
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amuse
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puzzle
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feverish
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A riddle is a puzzling question or problem. A puzzle is a direct synonym for a challenging problem or game.