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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Fanciful
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Manly
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Shrew
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Corrosive
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitriolic describes something filled with bitter criticism or malice, which is synonymous with being corrosive in a figurative sense. The other options do not match this definition.
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Attempt
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Devoted
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Judge
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To refer
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Assiduous means showing great care, attention, and perseverance. Devoted is the closest synonym among the choices provided.
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Ornament
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Defecation
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Example
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To attach
C
Correct answer
Explanation
An archetype is a very typical example of a certain person or thing. Example is the correct synonym.
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Harshness
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Record
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Rubbing against
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Keen
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Attrition refers to the process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of something through sustained attack or pressure. The term originates from the Latin word for rubbing, making 'rubbing against' the literal definition.
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Cajole
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Increase
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Fake
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Wiggle out
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To wheedle means to use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something. Cajole is a direct synonym for this action.
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Hackneyed
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Distress
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Fear
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Keen
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Trite describes an idea or opinion that is overused and consequently of little import. Hackneyed is a perfect synonym for this.
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Shrivel
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Agreeable
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Squirm
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Anger
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To writhe is to make continual twisting, squirming movements of the body. Squirm is the correct synonym.
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Cunning
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Fallen fruit
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Artful
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Turmoil
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Described in detail
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punishment
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Little by little
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Class by Class
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The idiom 'blow by blow' refers to a detailed, step-by-step account or description of an event, often used in the context of sports commentary.
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Struggle
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To struglling
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Struggling
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No improvement needed
C
Correct answer
Explanation
“Achieving” is a gerund and a gerund has to follow a gerund. “To struggle” is one infinitive and the gerund form of “to struggle” is struggling”. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.
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ride to walk
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riding than walking
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riding to walking
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No improvement needed
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Error of parallelism. Certain words such as ‘prefer’ take a gerund as an object and the gerund of “to ride and to walk” is “riding and walking”. Moreover, verb 'prefer' takes preposition 'to'. Hence, (3) is the correct answer.
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French people
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French
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some French
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No improvement needed
D
Correct answer
Explanation
“The French” means the people of France. This sentence is correct. Hence, (4) is the correct answer.
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Scrupulous
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Element
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Adjust
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Rebuke
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Conscientious means wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. Scrupulous is a synonym meaning diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
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Close
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Explain
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Remorse
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Reckon
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To construe means to interpret or explain the meaning of something. Therefore, explain is the correct synonym.
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Split
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Huge
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Penitent
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Combine
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Contrite means feeling or expressing remorse or penitence. Penitent is a direct synonym.