Vocabulary for SSC Exam Preparation

Vocabulary for SSC Exam Preparation

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GENRE: A category of artistic composition as in music or literature; Category; Class; Classification; Group

My favorite literary genre is science fiction, but my sister loves murder mysteries.

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SWINDLE: To take money or property by fraud or deceit; Con; Fiddle Antonyms: Frankness; Honesty; Openness; Truth; Truthfulness

I was shattered, when I got swindled by my close friend whom I trusted blindly.

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LOQUACIOUS: Talkative; Voluble; Communicative; Garrulous Antonyms: Closemouthed; Laconic; Reserved; Reticent; Taciturn

A loquacious lady kept on talking to me about her life without my even asking anything.

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REVERIE: Daydream; Trance; Musing

I was lost in reverie and didn't realize my flight was boarding until it was almost too late.

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RESPITE: Rest; Break; Interval Antonyms: Continuation; Advance; Beginning; Employment

I decided to take some respite from my rigorous schedule by going on a vacation.

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SYCOPHANT: Yes-man; Bootlicker; Toady; Lickspittle; Flatterer

Jason felt the only way he could get a promotion was to become his supervisor’s sycophant.

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SPURT: Shoot; Jet; Erupt; Gush; Pour; Stream; Pump Antonyms: Peace; Continuity

Neck breaking spurts of water often used to disperse mobs are really hazardous.

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DISSEMBLE: Conceal or Disguise one's true feelings; Dissimulate; Pretend; Feign Antonyms: Disclose; Divulge; Unmask

Rather than answering the reporter’s questions directly, the politician chose to dissemble his responses.

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SABOTAGE: Wreck; Vandalize; Destroy; Obstruct; Disrupt Antonyms: Fidelity; Assistance; Aiding; Loyalty

Angry workers were responsible for the sabotage of several cars.

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DISCORD: Strife; Conflict; Friction; Hostility; Antonyms: Accord; Blend; Conform; Harmonize; Match

Anna’s midlife crisis comes with the usual accompaniment of familial discord.

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HYPOCRITE: Pretender; Liar; Plaster saint

The hypocrites who criticize other people for not voting often don't always vote themselves.

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VOLITION: An act of making a choice or decision; A choice or decision made; Autonomy; Choice; Self-determination; Free will Antonyms: Coercion; Compulsion; Constraint; Duress; Force; Pressure

Impatient for the class to end, Maggie walked out of the room on her own volition.

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LURID: Very vivid in color; Bright; Glaring; Shocking; Fluorescent; Flaming; Dazzling Antonyms: Appealing; Pleasant; Nonviolent; Mild

The colour of the house was lurid yellow which made it look awkward and synthetic.

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CONTRITE: Remorseful; Repentant; Penitent; Regretful; Sorry; Apologetic Antonyms: Impenitent; Remorseless; Unapologetic; Unrepentant

With a contrite heart he sought pardon for his terrible deeds.

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PROLIFIC: Productive; Creative; Inventive; Fertile Antonyms: Barren; Infertile; Sterile; Unfertile; Unfruitful; Unproductive

During spring, the flowers in our yard become prolific producers of pollen grains.

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ACCENTUATE: Make more noticeable or prominent; Underline; Underscore; Highlight; Spotlight; Foreground; Feature Antonyms: De-emphasize; Play down

Women often use eye liners to accentuate the beauty of their eyes.

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ODIOUS: Vile; Foul; Abhorrent; Loathsome; Nauseating Antonyms: Innocuous; Inoffensive; Alluring; Appealing; Attractive

Although I normally notice unpleasant smells right away, yet I cannot detect the odious scent you noticed in my house yesterday.

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ALACRITY: Brisk and cheerful readiness; Eagerness; Willingness; Readiness Antonyms: Leisureliness; Pokiness; Slowness; Sluggishness; Apathy

She accepted the invitation to attend the function with an alacrity that surprised me.

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PRECOCIOUS: (Of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected; Ahead; Gifted; Talented; Advanced Antonyms: Behindhand; Belated; Delinquent; Late; Retarded

I was a precocious child who at the age of 4 was already discussing the daily news with his parents.

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DILIGENT: Industrious; Hard-working; Assiduous Antonyms: Idle; Inactive; Unbusy; Unemployed; Unoccupied

Ray has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in chemistry.

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REVELRY: Lively and noisy festivities; Jollification; Merrymaking Antonyms: Blackness; Darkness; Dolefulness; Dolor; Gloom

Holi is a festival characterized by revelry, drinking, and gluttonous feasts.

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GROTESQUE: Malformed; Deformed; Misshapen; Distorted Antonyms: Aesthetic

His mask made him look like some kind of grotesque beast.

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DIFFIDENT: Shy; Bashful; Modest; Self-effacing; Reserved Antonyms: Extrovert; Immodest; Outgoing

Rachel preferred remaining aloof as she was diffident about stating her opinion.

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DERISION: Mockery; Ridicule Antonyms: Admiration; Approval; Flattery; Praise

One of the students laughed in derision at his clothing and hair style.

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HOOLIGAN: Troublemaker; Hoodlum; Thug; Lout; Vandal; Ruffian; Rowdy

Shouldn't you hooligans focus on studying instead of threatening weak boys?

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CAPITULATE: Surrender; Yield; Submit Antonyms: Conquer; Fight; Defend

Those unwilling to capitulate to the new employer’s demands will be promptly fired.

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PERSEVERANCE: Persistence; Tenacity; Determination; Resolve; Resolution Antonyms: Indifference; Irresolution; Idleness

His perseverance was rewarded after many rejections; he finally found a job.

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MALODOROUS: Foul-smelling; Evil-smelling; Fetid; Smelly; Stinking Antonyms: Aromatic; Fragrant; Perfumed

Unwashed soft drink cans or food containers may become malodorous making them a health hazard.

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REPLETE: Filled; Full; Well stocked; Crowded Antonyms: Empty; Lacking; Unfilled; Wanting

The glass was replete with water, but still he kept on pouring more.

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ELUDE: Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer); Evade; Avoid Antonyms: Accept; Court; Embrace; Pursue; Seek; Welcome

Because of its skillful ways Jerry is able to elude Tom all the time.

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JARGON: Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand; Slang; Cant; Terminology

Refrain from using business jargon that a layman cannot understand.

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CLEMENCY: Mercy; Leniency; Mildness; Indulgence Antonyms: Cruelty; Meanness

He put in a strong plea for clemency, begging his senior to spare his life.

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IMPASSE: Deadlock; Dead end; Stalemate; Checkmate

An arbitrator was called in to break the impasse.

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PALPABLE: Tangible; Noticeable; Solid; Concrete; Material Antonyms: Impalpable; Imperceptible; Inappreciable; Undetectable

I felt a palpable sense of relief because of her touch.

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VINTAGE: Period; Era; Epoch; Time Antonyms: Contemporary; Current; Modern; Modernist

My grandfather owned many expensive vintage cars, including a beautiful old Jaguar.

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IMBIBE: Drink (alcohol); Consume; Sup; Sip; Quaff; Swallow

She imbibed vast quantities of whisky in the company of her friends.

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APPRISE: Inform; Notify; Tell; Advise Antonyms: Misinform; Mislead

Hey listen! let me apprise you of the current situation.

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AUSCULTATION: The act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment

Steve submitted docilely to the pediatrician's experienced prodding and auscultation.

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OBDURATE: Stubborn; Headstrong; Willful; Unyielding; Inflexible; Unbending Antonyms: Acquiescent, Agreeable; Amenable; Compliant; Complying; Flexible

The mule showed obdurate resistance; It did not wish to be led by its master.

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BESIEGE: Surround; Mob; Encircle; Beset; Pester; Harass; Harry; Hound

The army besieged the enemy castle from all sides.

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SURREPTITIOUS: Secret; Covert; Furtive Antonyms: Open; Overt; Public

At a surreptitious meeting, the two spies exchanged confidential information.

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DISHEVELED: Make (a person's hair or clothes) untidy; Chaotic; Cluttered; Disarranged Antonyms: Bandbox; Crisp; Kempt; Neat

The young girls became dirty and disheveled because of playing in the mud.

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REVERENCE: Revere; Respect; Admire Antonyms: Violate; Dishonor; Disrespect; Insult,

In ancient Hindu tradition, the daughter-in-law was supposed to reverence her mother-in-law.

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ARCHAIC: Obsolete; Obsolescent; Out of date; Old-fashioned Antonyms: Current; Mod; Modern; New

Even today, certain tribes in Africa practice archaic ways of hunting.

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PETRIFY: Horror-struck; Terror-stricken; Aghast; Frighten Antonyms: Brace; Energize; Enliven; Invigorate; Stimulate

The lady with golden hair got petrified by what I said at the party.

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PROPINQUITY: Proximity; Closeness; Nearness; Adjacency Antonyms: Distance; Remoteness

Joy becomes calm whenever he is in close propinquity to his father.

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NIGGARDLY: Miserly; Parsimonious; Close-fisted; Penny-pinching Antonyms: Bounteous; Bountiful; Charitable; Freehanded; Generous

Old people have faults of their own; they tend to become niggardly & suspicious.

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ARTICULATE: Eloquent; Fluent; Communicative; Effective Antonyms: Inarticulate; Ineloquent; Unvocal

She is a highly intelligent and articulate speaker.

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ABLUTION: Washing; Bath; Cleansing; Lavation; Purification

He moved towards the bathroom to begin his morning ablutions.

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APPREHEND: To take into custody; Arrest and Seize

Within hours of the burglary, police had apprehended the thief.

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