Vocabulary Words: Improve Your Vocabulary with Antonyms & Synonyms: 5th February 2022

Vocabulary Words: For most banking Aspirants, vocabulary is a nightmare but it carries a great amount of importance in every competitive exam. It is very important to have a good hold on the vocabulary to increase efficiency in the language section and also to increase your overall scores. That is why Adda247 has started a new initiative to improve the vocabulary of the aspirants with the Visual vocabulary words and their meaning.

1. Scurry (verb)

    Meaning; To run with quick light steps

    Synonyms: rush, scuttle

    Antonyms: crawl, amble

2. Afflict (verb)

    Meaning; To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress

    Synonyms: hurt

    Antonyms: relieve

3. Kudos(noun)

    Meaning; Praise; accolades.

    Synonyms: praise, applaud

    Antonyms: dishonor, criticise

4. Whimsical (adjective)

    Meaning; playful, quirky

    Synonyms: funny

    Antonyms: normal

5. Shrill (adjective)

    Meaning; High-pitched and piercing

    Synonyms: piercing, sharp

    Antonyms: soft, low

6. Coruscate (verb)

    Meaning; To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle

    Synonyms: sparkle, shimmer

    Antonyms: dull, dim

7. Spur (verb)

    Meaning; Anything that inspires or motivates

    Synonyms: propel, excite

    Antonyms: hault, dissuade

Importance of Vocabulary Words in the English Language

• The reading comprehension from which 50% of the English language section questions are based requires the candidate to have good reading skills and requires a good hold on the English vocabulary. A good vocabulary will give the candidates of a better understanding of the comprehension which will benefit them in scoring maximum marks.
• A good vocabulary also helps a candidate to crack the interview round of the banking exams. The candidate can form a sentence perfectly if he/she has a good vocabulary.
• Apart from the reading comprehension section, there are multiple English tests where vocabulary can be used.