Vocabulary of The Day- 14 June

Adda247’s “Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature aimed at enhancing candidates’ English proficiency and boosting their performance in competitive examinations. Each day, a new word is introduced along with its meaning, usage examples, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. The “Vocabulary of the Day” initiative makes learning easier and more effective, and the ultimate result will be a higher score in the English Language Section.

Vandalise

Meaning: To Needlessly Destroy Or Deface People’s Property

Hindi Meaning: उपद्रव मचाना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

Statutes and other structures were vandalised around the White House to support the Palestinian cause.

Synonyms: Roister (ऊधमी)

Antonyms: Preserve (बचाना)

Q. Which of the following is not an Antonym of Vandalism?

a) Preservation

b) Protection

c) Destruction

d) All of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Cheap: सस्ता
• Cheep: भिनभिनाना

Ans. c): Destruction is a Synonym of Vandalism.

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Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Building a robust vocabulary is crucial for excelling in competitive exams and becoming a confident communicator. Aspiring candidates should recognize and understand the advantages of building vocabulary:

• A wider vocabulary enables clearer and more fluent expression in both writing and speaking.
• Understanding synonyms and antonyms improves conversational skills and enhances speech of an individual.
• Regularly encountering new words strengthens command over the English language, enriching one’s personal lexicon.
• A rich vocabulary empowers individuals to articulate their ideas and opinions confidently, leaving a lasting impression.
• A strong vocabulary significantly boosts performance in the English language section of competitive exams, leading to higher overall scores.