Vocabulary of The Day- 24 April

Vocabulary of The Day- 24 April

To excel in English language section, one must have a strong command over the vocabulary section. A robust vocabulary not only enhances performance in competitive examinations but also enriches writing and speaking abilities. To help candidates in their preparation, the Adda247 team presents “Vocabulary of The Day” on a daily basis. Each word is accompanied by its definition, usage examples, synonyms, antonyms, a relevant question, and words that sound similar but have different meanings.

Paramount

Meaning: Of the highest importance.

Newspaper: THE HINDU

Use of the Word:

Getting those credit cards paid off is paramount.

Justice served in time bound manner is paramount to keep faith in judicial system.

Synonyms: Supreme, Highest

Antonyms: Inconsiderable, Insignificant

Q. Which of the following has a meaning similar to the word paramount?

a) insignificant

b) chief

c) minor

d) minimum

Similar Sounding Words with Different meaning:

Nun: a member of a religious group of women who live together in a special building away from other people

None: not any

Ans. b) Word ‘Chief’ has same meaning as that of paramount. So b is the right answer.

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