Vocabulary Quiz on Word Meanings and Synonyms

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What is the meaning of the word "incongruity"?

  • A state of being compatible
  • A feeling of sadness or disappointment
  • A sudden and unexpected event
  • The state of being incompatible (correct)

What is an antonym of the word "profound"?

  • Severe
  • Intense
  • Shallow (correct)
  • Esoteric

What is a synonym for the word "rigour"?

  • Tenderness
  • Hardness
  • Mildness (correct)
  • Softness

What is the meaning of the word "deprivation"?

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What is an antonym for the word "consonance"?

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What is the meaning of the word "consent"?

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Which of these words is NOT a synonym for "profound"?

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What is an example sentence for the word "rigour"?

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Which of these words best defines a condition attached to an agreement?

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Which word is a synonym for "gather" in the context of gathering information from various sources?

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Which of these words describes something inappropriate and impolite?

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Which of the following words is an antonym of "concise"?

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Which word is a synonym for "sticky"?

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Which word describes something that is absurd and ridiculous?

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Which word implies a condition that is essential or required before something can happen?

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Which of the following words relates to an organism that hunts and kills other animals for food?

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Which word is the antonym of "pervasive"?

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If someone is described as "conscientious", what does it suggest about their behavior?

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What is the opposite meaning of "chaotic" in the context of organization?

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Which word describes a person who betrays their trust?

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The term "muster" refers to a gathering of individuals. Which word denotes the opposite action?

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What is the meaning of the word "peculiar" as used in the context of the example sentence?

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Which of the following words are synonyms for "chaperone"?

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What is the meaning of "pervasive" in the context of the given example sentence?

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Which word is a synonym for "invalidate"?

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Which word describes something that is likely to be easily influenced or affected?

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Which of the following words is an antonym for "clarify"?

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Which word is used when someone gives up a claim or argument?

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Which word best describes the action of making something less likely to occur?

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Which word is used to describe something that is clearly visible or obvious?

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Which word is used to describe someone who obeys rules or follows something rigorously?

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Which two words are synonyms for "expel"?

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Which of these words has a similar meaning to 'diverge' as it relates to the direction of movement?

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What is the best synonym for 'escort' in the context of providing protection and guidance for someone?

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Which of these words best represents the opposite of 'etiquette' in terms of social behavior?

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Which word is an antonym of 'courteous' and describes someone who is disrespectful and uncivil?

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Which word best describes the concept of 'superfluity'?

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In the sentence, 'His parents were trying to elicit the truth from his son,' which word best replaces 'elicit' without changing the meaning?

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Which term best captures the idea of a 'figurehead' with no real power?

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Based on the content, which of these options is the most accurate definition of 'Antonyms'?

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Which word is a synonym for 'curtail'?

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What is the primary meaning of the word 'exhume'?

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Which of the following is an antonym of 'eventual'?

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In the context of government, what does the term 'portfolio' refer to?

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What does 'reassure' primarily mean?

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Which word describes someone who sacrifices their life for their country?

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Which of these options is NOT an antonym of 'success'?

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What is a synonym for 'subsequent'?

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Flashcards

Incongruity

The state of being incompatible; a lack of agreement.

Profound

Very intense or deep; serious in significance.

Rigour

Strictness; severity in treatment or demands.

Deprivation

Lack of something necessary; a state of loss.

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Consonance

Having compatibility; agreement; harmonious arrangement.

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Consent

Permitting something; agreement to do something.

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Antonyms

Words that have opposite meanings.

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Synonyms

Words that have similar meanings.

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Peculiar

Something unusual or strange; not normal.

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Muster

To gather together, often for a specific purpose.

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Chaotic

A state of disorder or confusion.

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Perfidious

A disloyal or treacherous person.

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Pervasive

Something that spreads widely or is present everywhere.

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Chaperone

A person who ensures the safety of another, often an escort.

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Conscientious

Willing to do one's duty well; diligent and careful.

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Glean

To gather something from various sources.

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Proviso

A condition attached to an agreement.

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Ludicrous

Something weird or absurd.

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Succinct

Something expressed briefly.

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Adhesive

Something sticky.

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Predator

An organism that naturally preys on others.

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Indecorous

Something inappropriate.

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Condition (Proviso)

A requirement that must be met.

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Extradite

Hand over a criminal to police of a jurisdiction.

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Conundrum

A puzzling and difficult problem.

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Adhere

Stick to a factor and follow something rigorously.

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Nullify

Make no use of something legally.

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Susceptible

Likely to be influenced.

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Apparent

Seeming prominent or visible.

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Concede

Admit something true after first denying it.

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Diverge

To separate and go in different directions.

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Escort

A person or group that accompanies another for protection.

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Etiquette

Polite behavior or conventional code of conduct in society.

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Courteous

Being polite in manner and behavior.

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Superfluity

An unnecessary excess amount of something.

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Elicit

To bring out or draw forth information or a reaction.

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Figurehead

A person with a title but no real power.

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Subsequent

Upcoming or coming after something.

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Curtail

Reduce or cut something.

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Martyr

Someone who sacrifices their life for a cause.

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Reassure

To remove fear or doubt from someone.

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Exhume

To dig out something from the ground.

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Eventual

Something which is likely to happen.

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Calamity

A great misfortune or disaster.

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Portfolio

The position held by a Minister or a collection of work.

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Study Notes

1000 Powerful Vocabularies

  • This eBook provides 10,000+ words with synonyms and antonyms
  • It includes Hindi and English meanings and example sentences
  • The book is suitable for entrance exams and English learners
  • Daily vocabulary practice is recommended (5-10 words)

Vocabulary Definitions (Pages 3-6)

  • Incongruity: incompatibility (अयोग्यता)
  • Profound: very intensely deep (गहरा, गाढ़ा)
  • Rigour: strictness (कठोरता)
  • Deprivation: lack of something necessary (हानि, गरीबी)
  • Consonance: having compatibility (सामंजस्य, तालमेल)
  • Consent: permission (स्वीकृति)
  • Repatriation: return to one's own country (स्वदेश लौटना)
  • Hypothesis: supposition based on limited evidence (परिकल्पना, अनुमान)
  • Concurrence: two or more events happening at the same time (सहमति, मेल)
  • Shenanigans: fraudulent activity (छल-कपट)

Vocabulary Definitions (Pages 7-8)

  • Vacillate: state of confusion (निश्चय न कर पाना, हिचकना, डगमगाना)
  • Abstain: to restrain from doing something (बचना, परहेज रखना)
  • Scruple: hesitation (संदेह, झिझखना, संकोच)
  • Astound: to surprise (भयभीत करना, चकित करना)
  • Tarnish: to damage or fade something (कलंकति करना, कलंक)

Vocabulary Definitions (Pages 9-10)

  • Oblivion: something that is forgotten (विस्मृति, गुमनामी)
  • Butcher: a person in the meat trade (कसाई)
  • Proscribe: to outlaw something (प्रतिबंध)
  • Ragtag: disorganised (निम्न वर्ग, छिछोरे)
  • Slant: sloping position (तिरछा, झुकाव)

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