Vocabulary is the base of English writing and speaking that creates an authentic and expressive aura around the person that puts this into practice. This vocabulary is prepared for banking aspirants from The Hindu Editorial keeping the focus on the upcoming banking and Insurance exams like SBI PO mains, SBI Clerk, LIC AAO mains, LIC ADO and EPFO Assistant. These words are influencing and will help you with all sorts of exams and interviews. “The pen is mightier than the sword” this statement justifies our intention. One can make their presence effective, change the course of a conversation or stand out in the crowd just by using the right set of words. “Isn’t it what you would want for the GD and Interview round?” From all the examination point of view, vocabulary is something that is going to help you with every step. We hope this article serves the purpose of strengthening your Basic English. Keep learning.
BODE(verb)भविष्य-कथन
Meaning: to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs/
Synonyms: augur, forebode
Antonyms: ignorance, thoughtlessness
BODE(verb)भविष्य-कथन
Meaning: to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs/
Synonyms: augur, forebode
Antonyms: ignorance, thoughtlessness
Usage: Poor sales do not bode favorably for the success of the new store.
MEED(noun)पुरस्कार
Meaning: a much-deserved reward or honor
Synonyms: atonement, compensation
Antonyms: disregard, penalty
Usage: The handyman is owed a meed for his work on the home but is yet to be paid.
PLUNK(verb)लापरवाही से नीचे रखना
Meaning: to put something down heavily and carelessly
Synonyms: drop, dump
Antonyms: glob, incline
Usage: After a long day at work, the exhausted mechanic plunked himself down on the couch and began flipping through the channels.
LULL (Verb)शांत करना
Meaning: make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident.
Synonyms: assuage, allay, ease, alleviate
Antonyms: aggravate
Usage: Rocking two and fro, the hammock was just what was needed to lull the exhausted man.
ODIOUS=घृणित
Meaning: extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, repellent, repugnant
Antonyms: delightful, pleasant, agreeable, charming
Usage: The athlete got arrested for participating in the odious sport of dogfighting.
SUBJUGATE (Verb)अधीन करना
Meaning: bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Synonyms: conquer, vanquish, defeat, crush
Antonyms: liberate
Usage: Is your goal to take away our freedom and subjugate us by military force?
DOWNTRODDEN (adjective) लताड़ा हुआ
Meaning: Oppressed or treated badly by people in power.
Synonyms: persecuted, exploited, repressed, tyrannized.
Antonyms: protected, respected, guarded, favored.
Usage: His claim to be a representative of the downtrodden masses is, of course, completely bogus.
GRANULAR (adjective) दानेदार
Meaning: Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
Synonyms: powdery, grainy, gritty, sandy.
Antonyms: soft, fine, smooth, glossy.
Usage: In the dry state, granular soil particles can be easily separated and identified.
IMPERATIVE (adjective) अनिवार्य
Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial.
Synonyms: indispensable, exigent, essential, urgent.
Antonyms: negligible, insignificant, trivial, secondary.
Usage: It is imperative that couples should communicate in order to know the root of the conflict.
Vocabulary of The Day- 28 October
