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:
- GLEANED (verb)
Meaning; To gather what is left in
Synonyms: collect
Antonyms: scatter
- EULOGIZE (verb)
Meaning; To praise, celebrate or pay homage
Synonyms: applaud, praise
Antonyms: criticise, diminish
- SPURN (verb)
Meaning; To reject
Synonyms: refuse, avoid
Antonyms: accept, agree
- MALAPERT (adjective)
Meaning; Cheeky, impudent, saucy.
Synonyms: brazen, rude
Antonyms: humble, polite
- STASH (verb)
Meaning; To hide or store away for later use.
Synonyms: conceal, smuggle
Antonyms: reveal, expose
- KNACKERED (adjective)
Meaning; tired or exhausted.
Synonyms: worn out, tired
Antonyms: relaxed, active
- EXODUS (noun)
Meaning; A sudden departure of a large number of people.
Synonyms; withdrawal, exit
Antonyms; arrival, intrusion
- INIMICAL (adjective)
Meaning; Unfriendly, hostile.
Antonyms: friendly
Synonyms: hostile
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 good reading skills 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.
