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Vocabulary of The Day- 26 September

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“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily feature by Adda247 aimed at enhancing candidates’ English proficiency and boosting their performance in competitive exams. Every day, a word is chosen from a newspaper and accompanied by 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.

Abduct

Meaning: to take hold of somebody and take him/her away illegally

Hindi Meaning: किसी को पकड़कर गै़र-क़ानूनी रूप से ले जाना; अपहरण करना

Newspaper: THE INDIAN EXPRESS

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Use of the Word: The Deonar police rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy six hours after he was abducted by a cab driver on Monday in Maharashtra.

Synonyms: kidnap (अपहरण करना)

Antonyms: release (मुक्त करना)

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

a) seize

b) kidnap

c) capture

d) all of the above

Similar Sounding Words with Different meaning:

  • bread: रोटी
  • breed: जाति/नस्ल

Ans. d): all of the above

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  • Clear and Precise Communication: A broad vocabulary enhances the ability to express thoughts accurately and efficiently in both writing and speech.
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  • Enhanced Language Proficiency: Consistently learning new words improves overall English proficiency, contributing to both personal and professional development.
  • Confident Expression: A diverse vocabulary empowers individuals to express their thoughts and opinions confidently, leaving a strong impression.
  • Better Exam Performance: A solid vocabulary enhances performance in the English section of competitive exams, leading to higher scores.
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What is the antonym for the Vocabulary of The Day "Abduct"?

The antonym for the Vocabulary of The Day "Abduct" is release.