Vocabulary of The Day- 01 October

“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature by Adda247 aimed at enhancing candidates’ English proficiency and boosting their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is chosen from a newspaper and presented with its meaning, usage examples, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. This initiative simplifies vocabulary building, improves language skills, and helps candidates excel in the English Language section.

Escalate

Meaning: to become greater or higher; to increase

Hindi Meaning: (किसी स्थिति में) तेज़ी आना, तेज़ी लाना या अधिक गंभीर बनना या बनाना

Newspaper: THE INDIAN EXPRESS

Use of the Word: In the last two weeks, the increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated tensions in the Middle East.

Synonyms: heighten (बढ़ाना)

Antonyms: decline (गिरावट)

Q. Which of the following is an antonym of the word escalate?

a) intensify

b) ascend

c) enlarge

d) none of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different meaning:

• Peak: चोटी
• Peek: तिरछी नज़र

Ans. d): none of the above

Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Building a strong vocabulary is required for success in competitive exams and enhancing communication skills. Expanding word knowledge provides several significant benefits, including:

• Clear and Precise Communication: A strong vocabulary allows candidates to express their thoughts more accurately and efficiently in both writing and speech.
• Improved Conversational Skills: Familiarity with a variety of synonyms and antonyms enables clearer idea expression, leading to more engaging and meaningful conversations.
• Enhanced Language Proficiency: Continuously learning new words strengthens overall English proficiency, supporting both personal and professional development.
• Confident Expression: A wide vocabulary empowers individuals to articulate their thoughts and opinions with confidence, leaving a lasting impression.
• Better Exam Performance: Strong vocabulary skills enhance performance in the English section of competitive exams, contributing to higher scores.