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Vocabulary of The Day- 26 April
One’s vocabulary is essential for scoring marks in Exams as well as effective communication. To assist aspirants in their quest to govt. or bank job, we present a daily vocabulary featuring carefully curated words along with their antonyms and synonyms. A good vocabulary not only improves comprehension but also improves writing and speaking skills. Our team has initiated a new way to learn vocabulary by providing a visual description of Words.
Setback
Meaning: An obstacle, delay, blow an adverse event that retards or prevents progress
Newspaper: Indian Express
Use of the Word:
In a setback for Congress, former Delhi minister Rajkumar Chauhan resigns.
Synonyms: disadvantage, loss
Antonyms: advantage, gain
Q. Which of the following is an antonym of setback?
a) retardation
b) pull back
c) blow
d) advancement
Similar Sounding Words with Different meaning:
- Scene: the place where something happened
- Seen: to look at or watch
Ans. d) advancement is opposite to the word setback.
Vocabulary of the Day- 26 April (Setback)
Benefits of Building Vocabulary
There are numerous benefits of Building a strong vocabulary in Academics, Working Professional life or in day-to-day business. Some of them are mentioned below
- Increase Score in Exams: A strong vocabulary is correlated with increasing overall marks in Exam
- Language Proficiency: Improved understanding of Synonyms and Antonyms enhances language comprehension and fluency
- Communication Skills: A diverse vocabulary makes effective communication, in both spoken & written forms.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Regular Exposure to new words enhances English language depth.
- Confidence: Instills confidence in expressing ideas and opinions articulately.
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