Vocabulary Words: For most SSC, 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 vocabulary words and their meaning.
Vocabulary Word
1. Stiffen (verb)
Meaning; To make stiff.
Synonyms: solidify, strengthen
Antonyms: weaken, loosen
- Emulate (verb)
Meaning; To attempt to equal or be the same as.
Synonyms: imitate, irritate
Antonyms: real, original
- Stride (verb)
Meaning; To walk with long steps.
Synonyms: advance, pace
Antonyms: drag, crawl
- Trepidation (noun)
Meaning; A fearful state; a state of concern or hesitation.
Synonyms: apprehension, fear
Antonyms: delight, happiness
- Misprision (noun)
Meaning; Criminal neglect of duty or wrongful execution of official duties
Synonyms: contempt
Antonyms: tolerance
- Wily (adjective)
Meaning; sly, cunning, full of tricks
Synonyms: clever, canny
Antonyms: ignorant, naive
- Discard (verb)
Meaning; to throw away, to reject.
Synonyms: dismiss, dump
Antonyms: retain, store
8. Discord (noun)
Meaning; Lack of concord, agreement or harmony
Synonyms: friction, conflict
Antonyms: accord, harmony
9. Scurrilous (adjective)
Meaning; Gross, vulgar and evil.
Synonyms: indecent, defamatory
Antonyms: decent, appropriate
10. Acrimonious (adjective)
Meaning; Harsh and sharp, or bitter
Synonyms: scathing, bitter
Antonyms: sweet, sugary
11. Douse (verb)
Meaning; To put out; to extinguish.
Synonyms: extinguish, quench
Antonyms: fire, blow
12.Enshroud (verb)
Meaning; to cover
Synonyms: hide, conceal
Antonyms: reveal, expose
13. Rant (verb)
Meaning; A criticism is done by ranting.
Synonyms: yell
Antonyms: quiet
14. Bedeck (verb)
Meaning; To deck, ornament, or adorn; to grace.
Synonyms: embelish
Antonyms: blemish
