Vocabulary of The Day- 05 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, strengthens language skills, and helps candidates excel in the English Language section.

Debilitate

Meaning: To make somebody’s body or mind weaker.

Hindi Meaning: निर्बल कर देना, कमज़ोर कर देना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

Arvind Swamy spoke about his debilitating injury due to which he was bedridden for years and the mental fortitude that he showed in bouncing back from it.

Synonyms: Exhaust (थकना)

Antonyms: Strengthen (मज़बूत बनाना)

Q. Which of the following is a synonym of the word Debilitate?

a) Devitalize

b) Assist

c) Aid

d) None of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Order: आदेश
• Odour: गंध

Ans. a): Devitalize is a synonym of the word Debilitate.

Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Developing a strong vocabulary is required for excelling in competitive exams and enhancing communication skills. Expanding word knowledge provides several important benefits, including:

• Clear and Precise Communication: A well-developed vocabulary enables candidates to express their thoughts more accurately and efficiently in both writing and speaking.
• Improved Conversational Skills: Knowing a variety of synonyms and antonyms allows for clearer idea articulation, 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 gives individuals the confidence to articulate their ideas and opinions effectively, leaving a lasting impression.
• Better Exam Performance: Strong vocabulary skills boost performance in the English section of competitive exams, leading to higher scores.