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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Inefficiency
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Ability
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Indulgence
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Worthless
B
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Explanation
Efficacy is the ability to produce a desired or intended result. Ability is the best fit among the options.
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Serious
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Deteriorate
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Carve design
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Endanger
C
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Engrave means to cut or carve a design on a hard surface. Carve design is the correct synonym.
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Abstemious
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Renounce
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Hedonist
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Moderate
C
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Epicurean refers to someone who is devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially derived from fine food and drink. Hedonist is a direct synonym.
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Stain
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Placate
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Decorate
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Emulat
C
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Embellish means to decorate or add ornamental details. Stain creates marks. Placate means to calm. Decorate is the direct synonym.
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Demand
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Plead
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Order
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Command
B
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Entreat means to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. Plead is the correct synonym.
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Personification
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Single
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Model
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None of these
A
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An epitome is a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. Personification is the closest synonym.
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Entrance
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Exit
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Inn
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Extract
B
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Egress means the action of going out of or leaving a place. Exit is the correct synonym.
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Bound
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Control
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Unconditioned
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Ample
C
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Unrestricted means not limited or controlled. Unconditioned is the closest synonym among the choices, as it implies a lack of constraints.
A
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Dress is a general term for clothing or garments. Cloth is the most appropriate synonym provided.
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Abase
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Deactivate
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Activism
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None of these
A
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Disgrace involves lowering someone's reputation or dignity. Abase means to behave in a way that belittles or degrades someone, making it the correct synonym.
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Welcome
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Cult
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Fortune
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Good luck
B
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Worship involves showing reverence or adoration. In some contexts, a cult refers to a system of religious veneration or devotion, making it the intended synonym here.
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Slow
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Lazy
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Courage
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Energetic
D
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Active means engaging in physical activity or having energy. Energetic is a direct synonym.
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Brutal
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Human
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Fragile
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None of these
A
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While animal usually refers to a living organism, in a metaphorical sense, it can describe someone who is brutal or savage. Given the options, brutal is the intended synonym.
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Measure
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Calculate
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Immaculate
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None of these
B
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Explanation
To estimate is to roughly calculate or judge the value of something. Calculate is the closest synonym provided.
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Suitable
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Consent
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Friendly
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Indifference
A
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Explanation
Adaptable means able to adjust to new conditions. Suitable is the closest synonym among the choices, implying something that fits or is appropriate for a situation.