Vocabulary of The Day- 29 April

Vocabulary of The Day- 29 April

Achieving proficiency in the vocabulary section is crucial for scoring well in the English Language section of competitive examinations. A strong vocabulary not only boosts performance in the exam but also develops the writing and speaking abilities. To aid candidates in their preparation, the Adda247 team provides “Vocabulary of The Day”, delivering daily insights including meanings, usage examples, synonyms, antonyms, relevant question, and words with similar sounds but differing meanings.

Expedite

Meaning: To accelerate the progress of.

Newspaper: The Indian Express

Use of the Word:

Delhi High Court ordered to expedite magisterial probe into 2023 ‘custodial death’ at Subhash Place police station.

Synonyms: Accelerate, Expeditious

Antonyms: Impede, Decelerate

Q. Which of the following is not a synonym of expedite?

a) Prompt

b) Quick

c) Expeditious

d) Impede

Similar Sounding Words with Different meaning:

Poor: lacking sufficient money to meet basic needs

Pour: flow rapidly in a steady stream

Ans. d) Impede is opposite/antonym of expedite.

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Benefits of Building Vocabulary

Building vocabulary is important for the overall development of candidate. Here are the benefits of learning new words and why emphasis should be placed on this particular section:

• Strengthening vocabulary correlates with improved performance in exams and attaining higher scores.
• Learning synonyms and antonyms enhances language skills, facilitating better comprehension and fluency.
• A wide-ranging vocabulary facilitates effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Regular exposure to new words enhances proficiency in the English language, ultimately leading to a firm grasp of the English Language section.
• Developing vocabulary fosters confidence in articulating thoughts and viewpoints with precision and clarity.