Vocabulary of The Day- 30 September

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

Endorse

Meaning: To support, To back, To give one’s approval to, especially officially or by signature.

Hindi Meaning: समर्थन करना

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for President after the end of the Presidential debate.

Synonyms: Support (सहायता)

Antonyms: Oppose (विरोध)

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

a) Favor

b) Champion

c) Support

d) All of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different Meaning:

• Blew: फूंक मारना
• Blue: नीला रंग

Ans. d): All of the above

Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Building a strong vocabulary is required for success in competitive exams and enhancing communication skills. Expanding word knowledge provides several significant benefits, including:

• Clear and Precise Communication: A strong vocabulary allows candidates to express their thoughts more accurately and efficiently in both writing and speech.
• Improved Conversational Skills: Familiarity with a variety of synonyms and antonyms enables clearer idea expression, leading to more engaging and meaningful conversations.
• Enhanced Language Proficiency: Continuously learning new words strengthens overall English proficiency, supporting both personal and professional development.
• Confident Expression: A wide vocabulary empowers individuals to articulate their thoughts and opinions with confidence, leaving a lasting impression.
• Better Exam Performance: Strong vocabulary skills enhance performance in the English section of competitive exams, contributing to higher scores.