SSC Competitive Exams – General English Study Notes

1. Acrid (Adj.) तीक्ष्णा, तीखा 
Syn.:bitter, pungent, acrimonious, sharp
Ant.:sweet, mild

2. Acumen (N.) विवेक, कुशाग्र बुद्धि 
Syn.: sagacity, sharpness, talent, perception
Ant.:stupidity, foolishness

3. Adamant (Adj.) हठीला, जिद्दी
Syn.:stubborn, persistent, rigid, unyielding
Ant.:obedient, lenient

4. Adaptable (Adj.) अनुकूलनीय 
Syn.:accomedable, adoptable, adjustable
Ant.:rigid, constant

5. Adduce (V.)  साक्ष्य प्रस्तुत करना 
Syn.:quote, mention, give, cite
Ant.:retract, withdraw

6. Admire (V.)  प्रसंसा करना 
Syn.:appreciate, esteem, praise
Ant.:despise, dislike

7. Admonish (V.) चेतावनी देना, फटकारना 
Syn.:chide, reprove, rebuke
Ant.:encourage, embolden

8. Adorn (V.) सजाना, सुन्दर बनाना 
Syn.:decorate, embellish, beautify, deck
Ant.:mar, deform

9. Adroitness (N.) निपुणता,
Syn.:skill, expertise, mastery, adeptness
Ant.:clumsiness, inexpertise

10. Adulation (N.) खुशामद, चापलूसी 
Syn.:flattery, praise, blandishments, compliment
Ant.:obloquy, criticism