Vocabulary of The Day- 27 June

“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily initiative by Adda247 that aims at enhancing candidates’ English proficiency and boosting their performance in competitive exams. 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. This feature streamlines and reinforces the learning process, helping candidates achieve higher scores in the English Language section.

Heed

Meaning: Careful Attention.

Hindi Meaning: सावधानी

Newspaper: The India Express

Use of the Word:

India must pay heed to Moody’s warning that water stress can affect India’s credit profile.

Synonyms: Observation (देख भाल)

Antonyms: Disregard (अवहेलना)

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

a) Apathy

b) Inattention

c) Indifference

d) All of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Arc: Part of a circle (वृत्त का एक अंश)
• Ark: The Sun/ Lightening (ज्योति, प्रकाश)

Ans. d): all of the above-mentioned words are antonyms of heed.

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Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Developing a strong vocabulary is crucial for excelling in competitive exams and becoming a confident communicator. Aspiring candidates should appreciate the advantages of expanding their vocabulary, as highlighted in the section below:

• A rich vocabulary enables clearer and more fluent expression in both writing and speaking.
• Familiarity with synonyms and antonyms enhances conversational skills, improving the ability to communicate thoughts effectively.
• Regular exposure to new words strengthens command of the English language and contributes to personal growth.
• A diverse vocabulary empowers individuals to articulate their ideas and opinions confidently, making a lasting impression.
• A strong vocabulary significantly enhances performance in the English language section of competitive exams, leading to higher overall scores.