Visual Vocabulary Word: Improve Your Vocabulary with Antonyms and Synonyms: 16th June 2021

For most banking Aspirants, vocabulary is a nightmare but it carries a great amount of importance in every competitive exam. It is very important to have a good hold on the vocabulary to increase efficiency in the language section and also to increase your overall scores. That is why Adda247 has started a new initiative to improve the vocabulary of the aspirants with the Visual vocabulary words and their meaning.

Visual Vocabulary Word:

1. Aghast (adjective)

            Meaning; Terrified; struck with amazement

Synonyms: surprised, anxious

Antonyms: unsurprised, calm

2. Opprobrium (noun)

            Meaning; Scornful reproach or contempt.

Synonyms: abuse, denounce

Antonyms: praise, applaud

3. Allure (verb)

Meaning; To entice; to attract.

Synonyms: lure, tempt

Antonyms: repel, resist

4. Plaintive (adjective)

Meaning; Sounding sorrowful, mournful

Synonyms: painful, pathetic

Antonyms: joyful, cheerful

5. Tweak (verb)

Meaning; A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch.

Synonyms: twist, change

Antonyms: hold, grasp

6. Languid (adjective)

Meaning; Lacking enthusiasm, energy

Synonyms: lethargic, lazy

Antonyms: active, energetic

7. Strife (noun)

Meaning; Bitter conflict, sometimes violent

Synonyms: conflict, disagreement

Antonyms: peace, agreement

8. Acrimony (adjective)

Meaning; A sharp and bitter hatred

Synonyms: bitterness

Antonyms: benevolence

9. Piquant (adjective)

Meaning; Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy

Synonyms: stimulating, fascinating

Antonyms: dull, bland

The motive of the Visual Vocabulary Word

We all know that visuals give a deep impact on our minds to learn something. In this new Visual Vocabulary Drive, We will be giving you new words daily with a visual and their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage that will familiarize you with a vast variety of words and increase your overall vocabulary.  Candidates must check the vocabulary page daily for new words.

Importance of Vocabulary

• The reading comprehension from which 50% of the English language section questions are based requires the candidate to have a good reading skill and requires a good hold on the English vocabulary. A good vocabulary will give the candidates of a better understanding of the comprehension which will benefit them in scoring maximum marks.
• A good vocabulary also helps a candidate to crack the interview round of the banking exams. The candidate can form a sentence perfectly if he/she has a good vocabulary.
• Apart from the reading comprehension section, there are multiple English tests where vocabulary can be used.