Vocabulary of The Day- 23 September

“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature by Adda247 aimed at enhancing candidates’ English proficiency and boosting their performance in competitive exams. Every day, a word is selected 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, enhances language skills, and helps candidates in excelling in the English Language section.

Retain

Meaning: To keep or continue to have something; Not to lose.

Hindi Meaning: किसी वस्तु को रखना या बनाए रखना या रखे रहना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the ‘Eastern Rivers’, and Pakistan retained rights to that from the ‘Western Rivers’.

Synonyms: Possess (अधिकार में रखना)

Antonyms: Distribute (वितरण करना)

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

a) Keep

b) Reserve

c) Withhold

d) All of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Links: connection (संपर्क सूत्र)
• Lynx: a wild cat (बनबिलाव)

Ans. d): All of the above

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Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Building a strong vocabulary is required to succeed in competitive exams and for effective communication. Expanding the word knowledge offers several significant benefits, including:

• Clear and Precise Communication: A broad vocabulary enables more accurate and efficient expression in both speech and writing.
• Improved Conversational Skills: Knowing synonyms and antonyms helps convey ideas clearly, leading to more engaging and meaningful conversations.
• Enhanced Language Proficiency: Consistently learning new words strengthens overall English proficiency, fostering both personal and professional development.
• Confident Expression: A diverse vocabulary empowers individuals to express their thoughts and opinions with confidence, leaving a lasting impression.
• Better Exam Performance: A strong vocabulary improves performance in the English section of competitive exams, leading to higher scores.