Vocabulary Words: Improve Your Vocabulary with Antonyms & Synonyms: 15th July 2021

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.

Visual Vocabulary Words:

1. Behove (verb)

Meaning; To be necessary for

Synonyms; obligatory, required

Antonyms; optional, unnecessary

2. Henchman (noun)

            Meaning; A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.

            Synonyms; assistant, helper

            Antonyms; captain, chief

3. Bruised (adjective)

            Meaning; A dark mark

Synonyms; damaged, injured

            Antonyms; strong, healthy

4. Trivial (adjective)

Meaning; Ignorable; of little significance or value

Synonyms; Insignificant

Antonyms; Decisive

5. Poignant (Adjective)

Meaning; Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress

Synonyms; distressing

Antonyms; cheerful

6. Dilatory (adjective)

Meaning; Intentionally delaying

            Synonyms; slack, sluggish

Antonyms; fast, quick

7. Piquant (adjective)

Meaning; Stimulating to the senses; engaging

            Synonyms; fascinating, interesting

Antonyms; dull, boring

8. Muckrake(verb)

Meaning; To search for and expose corruption or scandal

            Synonyms; defamation, criticism

Antonyms; praise, approval

9. Sordid(adjective)

Meaning; Dirty or squalid.

Synonyms; foul, dishonourable

            Antonyms; respectable, reputable

10. Trammel (noun)

Meaning; Whatever impedes activity, progress

Synonyms: constraint, impediment

Antonyms: assistance, aid

11. Rampant (adjective)

            Meaning; Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.

Synonyms; uncontrolled, frequent

Antonyms; controlled, limited

12. Inglorious (adjective)

            Meaning; Ignominious; disgraceful

Synonyms; disgraceful, shameful

Antonyms; respectful, appreciable

The motive of the Vocabulary Words

We all know that visuals give a deep impact on our minds to learn something. In this new Visual Vocabulary Drive, We will be giving you new vocabulary words daily with a visual and their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage that will familiarize you with a vast variety of words and increase your overall vocabulary.  Candidates must check the vocabulary page daily for new words.

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 a good reading skill 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.