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 Word:
- Jeer (noun)
Meaning; A mocking remark
Antonyms; praise, commend
Synonyms; taunt, ridicule
- Lukewarm (adjective)
Meaning; Not very enthusiastic
Antonyms; warm, heated
Synonyms; chilled, unheated
- Pervasive (adjective)
Meaning; Manifested throughout; pervading
Synonyms; extensive, prevalent
Antonyms; restricted, limited
- Ingenious (adjective)
Meaning; Displaying genius or brilliance
Synonyms; clever, innovative
Antonyms; uncreative, unoriginal
- Scalding (adjective)
Meaning; An instance of boiling
Synonyms; blazing
Antonyms; calm
- Smug (adjective)
Meaning; Irritatingly pleased with oneself
Synonyms; egotism, complacency
Antonyms; bashfulness, shyness
- Scurry (verb)
Meaning; To run with quick light steps, to scamper.
Antonyms; stroll, crawl
Synonyms; scuttle, rash
- Mellow (adjective)
Meaning; Relaxed; calm;
Synonyms; melodious, mellifluous
Antonyms; harsh, abrasive
- Regression (noun)
Meaning; An action of regressing, a return to a previous state
Synonyms; decline, drop
Antonyms; grow, increase
- Heckle (verb)
Meaning; To insult, tease
Synonyms; bully
Antonyms; praise
The motive of the Visual Vocabulary Word
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 words daily with a visual and its meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and their usage that will familiarize you with a vast variety of words and will increase your overall vocabulary. Candidates must check the vocabulary page daily for new words.
Importance of Vocabulary
- The reading comprehension from which 50% of the questions of the English language section are based, does not only require the candidate to have a good reading skill but also 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 portions of the English test where vocabulary can be used.