Important English Vocabulary with Detailed Overview Ref- “The Hindu” for IBPS PO 2017/18:
Dear Readers, list of important English Vocabulary words, and its synonyms, antonyms, definition and usage sentence were given here. Candidates those who are preparing for upcoming IBPS RRB/PO/Clerk 2017-18 and all other competitive exams can use this.
1). Incandescent (Adj)
Synonyms: furious, enraged, raging, very angry
Antonyms: calm
Definition: extremely angry
Usage: I am incandescent at the way I've been treated.
2). Clandestine(Adj)
Synonyms: Secret, covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy
Antonyms: open, above board
Definition: kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
Usage: She deserved better than these clandestine meetings.
3). Paucity (Noun)
Synonyms: dearth, lack, scantiness, scarcity
Antonyms: abundance, affluence, plenty
Definition: An insufficient quantity or number
Usage: We have to stop wasting water; otherwise it will lead to paucity.
4). Pusillanimous (Adj)
Synonyms: Afraid, nervous, petty, timid
Antonyms: bold, brave, courageous
Definition: Lacking in courage, cowardly, fearful
Usage: He is very pusillanimous person; this made disrespect to him in the society.
5). Jocund (Adj)
Synonyms: blithesome, jolly, joyful, joyous
Antonyms: sad
Definition: cheerful and light-hearted.
Usage: We have attended a jocund wedding party.
6). Colloquial (Adj)
Synonyms: informal, conversational, everyday, casual, non-literary
Antonyms: literary, formal
Definition: (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
Usage: Some students have a good grasp of colloquial language.
7). Dexterous (Adj)
Synonyms: agile, handy, nimble
Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, gauche, inept
Definition: showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
Usage: His dexterity in mathematical calculations amazes many.
8). Indignant (Adj)
Synonyms: aggrieved, resentful, affronted, discontented
Antonyms: content
Definition: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Usage: He was indignant at being the object of suspicion.
9). Erudite (Adj)
Synonyms: learned, scholarly, well educated, knowledgeable
Antonyms: ignorant, ill-educated
Definition: having or showing great knowledge or learning.
Usage: Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion.
10). Rescind (Verb)
Synonyms: revoke, repeal, cancel, reverse, abrogate
Antonyms: enforce, enact
Definition: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
Usage: The government eventually rescinded the directive.
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