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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