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Most Repeated MDCAT English: Vocabulary MCQs

The most repeated Vocabulary questions in MDCAT English, measured from 377 real past papers. Vocabulary contributed 363 questions across those papers, and 11 distinct questions recurred with the same verified answer across 2 or more different exam years — listed below (ranked by how many years each recurs in), with the answer, an explanation, and the exact years.

Measured from 377 real past papers · updated July 2026

11
repeated questions (same answer, 2+ years)
3
years the top question recurred in
2008–2024
past-paper years covered
363
total English Vocabulary questions analysed

Why Vocabulary is a high-yield MDCAT English topic

Out of 363 real English questions attributed to Vocabulary across 377 MDCAT past papers, 11 distinct questions came back with the same correct answer in 2 or more different exam years (the recurrences here span 2008–2024, 10 distinct exam years). A question the examiners have reused verbatim is far more likely to appear again than one asked only once — which is exactly why working through this list first is one of the highest-return ways to revise MDCAT English. 2 of them recurred in 3 or more separate years.

Most repeated in this topic

“Choose the correct antonym to the given word:Interruption”

Appeared in 3 exam years (2008, 2009, 2010) — always with the same answer. It is the first question below.

How to use this list

Every question below shows the verified correct answer, a short explanation, and the exact past-paper years it appeared in — with the most-repeated ones first. Read the explanation even when you know the answer, since MDCAT often reuses the concept with reworded options. When you have these 11 down cold, drill the full topic with fresh questions in the MDCAT MCQ practice bank, then revise the underlying theory in the Vocabulary chapter guide.

How we measured “most repeated”

We parsed 377 real MDCAT past papers and grouped questions that are effectively the same. A question counts as repeated only when the same correct answer recurs in 2 or more distinct exam years — not merely a similar topic or a lucky guess. Questions that appeared only once are excluded, so nothing here is padding. See the full method and subject-by-subject numbers on the MDCAT repetition study.

  1. 1
    Repeated in 3 yearsVocabulary

    Choose the correct antonym to the given word:Interruption

    • ABreak
    • BContinuity✓
    • CInjury
    • DDifference

    Explanation

    The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time is continuity. It is the opposite of interruption.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2008, 2009, 2010

  2. 2
    Repeated in 3 yearsVocabulary

    "To cut off the head"This idiom means:

    • ADefrock
    • BDecapitate✓
    • CImpaled
    • DUrbanite

    Explanation

    The idiom "to cut off the head" means to remove or get rid of the leader, chief, or most important person in a group, organization, or system. It can also be used literally to mean beheading or decapitating someone. However, in modern usage, it's often used figuratively to mean removing someone from a position of power or authority.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2022, 2023, 2024

  3. 3
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    To cut off the head". idiom means:

    • Adefrock
    • Bdecapitate✓
    • Cimpaled
    • Durbanite

    Explanation

    The idiom "to cut off the head" means to remove or get rid of the leader, chief, or most important person in a group, organization, or system. It can also be used literally to mean beheading or decapitating someone.However, in modern usage, it's often used figuratively to mean removing someone from a position of power or authority.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2022, 2023

  4. 4
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word:Disruption

    • AComfort
    • BLuxury
    • CTrouble✓
    • DFreedom

    Explanation

    Disruption means disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. "Trouble" has similar meanings of difficulty or problems. Hence, this is the most suitable option.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2008, 2010

  5. 5
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Choose the word most similar In meaning to the given word :Inevitable

    • ADoubtful
    • BDeny
    • CUnexpected
    • DUnusual✓

    Explanation

    Inevitable means that something is completely certain, bound to happen and can not be avoided.Unusual means to be uncommon or something out of the ordinary. Hence it is the most suitable option.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2008, 2010

  6. 6
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct meaning of the given word and fill the appropriate circle on the mcq Response Form.Perish

    • AFurious
    • BCome to death✓
    • CSecret
    • DFrustrated

    Explanation

    "Come to death" is the correct meaning for perish, as it accurately conveys the idea of dying or ceasing to exist, often due to natural causes or other circumstances.Furious refers to being extremely angry, enraged, or incensed, and is not synonymous with perish.This is also not an accurate meaning for perish. Secret refers to something being concealed, hidden, or not revealed, and is not synonymous with perish.Frustrated refers to being dissatisfied, disappointed, or thwarted in achieving a desired outcome, and is not synonymous with perish.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2008, 2009

  7. 7
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:MUSE

    • AWander
    • BFonder
    • CRobust
    • DPonder✓

    Explanation

    Some common synonyms of muse are meditate, ponder, and ruminate.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2011, 2016

  8. 8
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word: SIDLE

    • ASneak✓
    • BSift
    • CSiege
    • DSieve

    Explanation

    To sidle means to walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2011, 2012

  9. 9
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:DISSONANCE

    • AInconsistency✓
    • BExpansion
    • CPerceptible
    • DRapport

    Explanation

    Dissonance means lack of harmony or agreement.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2011, 2012

  10. 10
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    What does the word "ANCESTOR" mean?

    • ACollection of stars
    • BBranch of astrology
    • CForefathers✓
    • DType of receptors

    Explanation

    A person who was in someone's family in past times. Therefore, "forefathers" is the most suitable option.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2023, 2024

  11. 11
    Repeated in 2 yearsVocabulary

    Which one of the following four options is nearest in meaning to the word in capitals? ASTOUND

    • AShock✓
    • BConfer
    • CCondescend
    • DStrengthen

    Explanation

    The word ASTOUND means to cause surprise or shock due to something unexpected or extraordinary. The correct option is Shock as it closely aligns with this meaning, signifying a sudden and intense surprise.Option B: Confer means to discuss or exchange views, which is unrelated to the sense of surprise or shock.Option C: Condescend refers to an attitude of superiority, which does not match the meaning of astound.Option D: Strengthen is about making something stronger, which again does not relate to the concept of causing surprise or shock.

    Appeared in the past papers of: 2013, 2016

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