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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emesis
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nemesis
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emosis
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nemisis
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Nemesis comes from Greek mythology where it represented divine retribution and vengeance. The word evolved to mean an agent of punishment or a curse, though its modern usage often refers to an unbeatable rival. Emesis refers to vomiting (medical term), making it a plausible but incorrect distractor.
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Living out of valubles and enthusiasm
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Looking out of value and ethics
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Look observe verify enjoy
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
LOVE stands for 'Looking out of value and ethics' according to the marked answer. This appears to be a mnemonic or framework used in business or organizational contexts to emphasize ethical decision-making.
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Elaborate
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Elusive
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Extensive
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Enormous
D
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Enormous means very large or huge in size, scale, or degree. Elaborate means detailed, elusive means hard to find, and extensive means covering a large area but not specifically about size.
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gippy
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nostalgic
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nauseating
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mind- boggling
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The sensation that your surroundings are spinning is called giddiness or gippy. It is a form of dizziness where you feel as if you or your environment are moving or rotating, even when stationary. This is distinct from nostalgia (emotional), nauseating (feeling sick), or mind-boggling (shocking/puzzling).
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grumpy
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moody
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happy
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lonely
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A person whose mood swings rapidly between extremes - jumping with joy one moment and wanting isolation the next - is described as moody. Moody people experience frequent and unpredictable emotional changes. Grumpy means bad-tempered, happy is one emotional state, and lonely is a feeling of isolation, but moody captures the rapid shifting between emotions.
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tattler
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totter
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tatter
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speaker
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A 'tattler' is someone who gossips or spreads tales (idle talk). 'Totter' means to shake unsteadily, 'tatter' is a torn piece of cloth, and 'speaker' is too general. Tattler specifically means gossip-monger.
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qualities
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baby's bed
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believable
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eatable
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Credible means believable or worthy of belief. Option C directly states this meaning, making it the correct answer.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Scorch means to burn or char the surface of something. Option C directly states 'burn,' which is the correct meaning.
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make unhappy
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vanish
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become liquid
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unlike
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Dissipate means to scatter, disperse, or fade away. Option B 'vanish' best captures this meaning of something disappearing or being dispersed.
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cunning
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invent
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eat hungrily
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skilful
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Devise means to invent, create, or plan something using skill or imagination. Option B 'invent' directly states this meaning.
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wretched
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tired
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light
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cautious
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Weary means exhausted, tired, or physically/mentally fatigued. Option B 'tired' directly states this meaning.
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bamboozling
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Flustering
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Humiliating
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antagonizing
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ignominious means causing shame, public disgrace, or humiliation. In the Friends scene, Emilie feels humiliated because Ross mistakenly says Rachel's name during their wedding ceremony, making the moment deeply embarrassing and disgraceful for her. The other options don't capture this sense of public shame.
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Indestructible
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endurable
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creator
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Wealthy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Impervious means impossible to penetrate or harm, just like the mask made Jim Carrey's character feel invincible. "Endurable" suggests something that can last through hardship, not that it cannot be harmed. "Creator" and "Wealthy" are unrelated meanings.
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Good actor
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bold
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flirt
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Stupid
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A dolt means a stupid person or someone lacking intelligence. The context describes Joey as someone who repeatedly proves his foolishness across different situations (with Porsche, football, etc.). Good actor, bold, and flirt are positive traits that don't match the negative context of being called a dolt.
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opaque
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crystal clear
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doubtful
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unbelievable
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Conspicuous means easily visible, obvious, or clear to see - hence 'crystal clear' is the correct answer. In the context, the situation (Chandler being cheated) became obvious/evident. Opaque means not transparent (opposite), doubtful means uncertain, and unbelievable means hard to believe - none match the meaning of something being clearly visible.