(4) English Vocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms, Anonymous for Competitive Exams

 English Vocabulary 

Important English vocabulary words for competitive exams (like Bank PO and Bank Clerk) are available here. These common vocabulary words are frequently asked in various government recruitment exams (IBPS, SBI, RRB, SSC, Railways etc)

English vocabulary is tested both directly and indirectly in all the bank recruitment exams (SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk etc). Generally, English vocabulary usually developed with time but for the preparation of various recruitment exams, we need to push ourselves to learn more within a short span of time. To improve English vocabulary, candidates are advised to read from a variety of source.

1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला):  lucrative 

Synonyms: moneymaking, with 

Antonyms: loss-making 

Example Sentence: 

Their work is way too commercial. 

2. SUBVERT (VERB): (व्‍यवस्‍था भंग करना):  destabilize 

Synonyms: unsettle, overthrow 

Antonyms: keep 

Example Sentence: 

An attempt was made to subvert democratic government. 

3.PRECAUTIONARY(ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): preventative 

Synonyms: preventive, safety 

Antonyms: indifferent 

Example Sentence: 

We took her to hospital as a precautionary measure. 

4. URGE (VERB): (अनुरोध करना):  encourage 

Synonyms: enjoin, adjure 

Antonyms: discourage 

Example Sentence: 

Drawing up outside, he urged her inside. 

5. GROUNDBREAKING(ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): innovative 

Synonyms: pioneering, advanced 

Antonyms: conservative 

Example Sentence: 

Groundbreaking research has been done to look into fertility problems 

6. BLEND (VERB): (मिश्रित करना):  mix 

Synonyms: mingle, combine 

Antonyms: clash 

Example Sentence: 

Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water to get a perfect mixture. 

7. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना):  strengthen 

Synonyms: secure, stabilize 

Antonyms: weaken 

Example Sentence: 

The company consolidated its position in the international market. 

8. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्यारा):  lovable 

Synonyms: appealing, charming 

Antonyms: hateful 

Example Sentence: 

I have four adorable Siamese cats. 

9. HUMANITARIAN(ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): compassionate 

Synonyms: humane, unselfish 

Antonyms: selfish 

Example Sentence: 

NGOs send humanitarian aid to all. 

10. TUSSLE (NOUN): (संघर्ष):  scuffle 

Synonyms: fight. struggle 

Antonyms: accord 

Example Sentence: 

There was a tussle for the ball.