English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
18,261 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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wise
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sage
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talkative
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critical
C
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Explanation
Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Talkative is the correct synonym.
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tricky
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harmful
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unsolvable
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dangerous
D
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Explanation
Hazardous means risky or dangerous. Dangerous is the correct synonym.
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sensible
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sure
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desirable
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continous
D
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Incessant means continuing without pause or interruption. Continuous is the correct synonym (noting the spelling error in the option).
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help
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assistance
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mercy
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consideration
C
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Clemency refers to mercy or leniency, especially toward an offender. Mercy is the correct synonym.
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hostility
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love
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populist
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publicity
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fruitful
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useful
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harmful
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docile
C
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Deleterious means causing harm or damage. Harmful is the correct synonym.
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critical
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late
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motiveless
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light
C
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Gratuitous means uncalled for, lacking good reason, or unwarranted. Motiveless is the best fit among the options.
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penury
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immunize
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fertilize
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reproduce
C
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Ovulate refers to the process of releasing an egg from the ovary. Fertilize is the most closely related term in the context of biological reproduction among the options provided.
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Extrovert
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Reticent
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Amiable
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Gregarious
B
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Extrovert, Amiable, and Gregarious all describe outgoing or social personality traits. Reticent means reserved or shy, making it the outlier.
D
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All, except 'cringe', are the sounds produced.
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Eyes
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Ears
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Hands
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Fingers
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Feet
D
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Fingers are sub-parts of a hand/foot.
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Hatred
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Laughter
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Adoration
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Love
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Dislike
B
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Explanation
All the others are emotions, except laughter.
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strong
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modern
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kind
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honest
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intelligent
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Deception happens because of lack of intelligence. So, it is correct word to be used here.
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blasphemous
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hearsay
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gossip
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illogical
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heresy
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preposterous
A
Correct answer
Explanation
(1) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered blasphemous. Also, there is a similar word in 'heresy'.
(2) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that supplies the necessary connection with 'scriptures'.
'Hearsay' and 'gossip' don't have any obvious connection with it.
(3) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that can form a connection with 'scriptures'.
(4) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones.
(5) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered heresy. Also, there is a similar word in 'blasphemous'.
(6) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones.