Vocabulary is an important part of English that helps you deal with all kinds of questions in objective as well as descriptive papers of various exams. In the recently concluded Banking Exams, we witnessed that a major part of the exam was based on vocabulary. Many questions were vocab based and we can expect the same in the upcoming exams. It becomes very important to learn ample amount of words for the upcoming Government Job Exams. You can learn new words daily from our Daily Word List . Here is a list of words from daily Editorials. Learn the words and make your own sentences on the basis of the given word list.
1. Corroborate (Verb) : परिपुष्ट करना
Meaning: Give evidence for, Back up with evidence.
Synonyms: Validate, support, confirm, verify, endorse.
Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, contradict
Usage: Every one hastened to corroborate this verdict with some piece of evidence.
2. Ephemeral(Adjective) : अस्थायी
Meaning: Lasting for short time
Synonyms: Temporary, Short-lived, transient.
Antonyms: long-lived, enduring, everlasting, eternal, perpetual.
Usage: time is ephemeral so don’t waste it.
3. Approbation (Noun) : अनुमोदन
Meaning: Official Approval.
Synonyms: Approval, Favor.
Antonyms: disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor.
Usage: Government gives its approbation to his selection.
4. Altruist (Noun) : जो धर्मार्थ दान करते हैं
Meaning: who make charitable donations
Synonyms:beneficent, benevolent, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropist, generous
Antonyms: self-centered, self-concerned, selfish.
Usage:Animals can have more altruistic behavior than humans.
5. Ardent(Adjective) : उत्साही
Meaning: Characterized by strong enthusiasm
Synonyms: Passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
Antonyms: apathetic, dull, calm.
Usage: One should be an ardent supporter for the right cause.
6. Mundane (Adjective): सांसारिक
Meaning: Found in the ordinary course of events
Synonyms: dime, stale, sober, humdrum, day-to-day
Antonyms: unusual, Exciting, extraordinary.
Usage: The list included many mundane, routine tasks.
7. Ameliorate(Verb)- सुधारना
Meaning: To make better
Synonyms: Amend, better, improve, upgrade
Antonyms: worsen, reduce, diminish
Usage: The editor ameliorated the manuscript with his changes.
8. Quirk(Noun) : व्यवहार में छल
Meaning: a strange habit
Synonyms: irregularity, trait
Antonyms: normality,
Usage: His biggest quirk is his love for old marbles.
9. Repercussion (Adjective) : प्रतिक्रिया
Meaning: the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bade effect:
Synonyms: aftermath, consequence
Antonyms: loyal
Usage: Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
10. Sanguine (Adjective) : आशावादी
Meaning: optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Synonyms: optimistic, bullish, hopeful, buoyant, positive
Antonyms: pessimistic, gloomy
Usage:They are less sanguine about the company’s long-term prospects.
Vocabulary of The Day- 28 October
