Vocabulary of The Day- 21 September

“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily segment by Adda247 designed to improve candidates’ English proficiency and enhance their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is chosen from a newspaper and is shared along with its meaning, examples of usage, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. This initiative makes vocabulary building easier, sharpens language skills, and helps candidates in excelling in the English Language section.

Shun

Meaning: To avoid somebody/something; To keep away from somebody/something.

Hindi Meaning: किसी से मुहँ मोड़ना; किसी से दूर रहना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

A day after Anna Hazare recalled his advice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against joining politics, the AAP said that social activists have caused an immense loss to the nation by shunning politics.

Synonyms: Evade (बचना)

Antonyms: Accept (स्वीकार करना)

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

a) Avoid

b) Escape

c) Participate

d) None of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Cell: कोशिका
• Sell: बेचना

Ans. c): Participate is an antonym of Shun.

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Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Developing a strong vocabulary is essential for excelling in competitive exams and becoming a confident communicator. Expanding the vocabulary provides several key advantages, including:

• Clear and Precise Communication: A wide vocabulary allows for more accurate and effective expression in both writing and speaking.
• Improved Conversational Skills: Understanding synonyms and antonyms helps in expressing ideas clearly and engaging in more meaningful conversations.
• Enhanced Language Proficiency: Regularly learning new words boosts overall English proficiency, helping both personal and professional growth.
• Confident Expression: A rich vocabulary enables individuals to articulate their thoughts and opinions confidently, making a lasting impression.
• Better Exam Performance: A strong vocabulary enhances performance in the English section of competitive exams, resulting in higher scores.