Daily Vocabulary – 11 April 2026
Daily Vocabulary
Important English Words for SSC, Banking & All Competitive Exams Daily vocabulary plays a crucial role in current affairs comprehension, editorial reading, essay writing, and objective English sections. Today’s vocabulary list includes high-frequency words repeatedly seen in newspapers, PIB releases, editorials, and exam questions.
Most Important Vocabulary for Bank, SSC & Government Exams (With Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms, Examples, Quiz & FAQs)
1. INSURGENT (Noun) : विद्रोही
Meaning: A person who rebels against authority or government
Synonyms: rebel, revolutionary, mutineer
Antonyms: loyalist, supporter
Example: The armed insurgents planned an attack on the military base.
2. SPECTACULAR (Adjective) : प्रभावशाली / शानदार
Meaning: Very impressive or striking
Synonyms: magnificent, splendid, striking
Antonyms: unimpressive, ordinary
Example: The team achieved a spectacular victory in the final match.
3. ANXIETY (Noun) : चिंता
Meaning: Feeling of worry or nervousness
Synonyms: concern, apprehension, uneasiness
Antonyms: calmness, peace
Example: There was anxiety in her voice before the results.
4. TRANQUILLITY (Noun) : शांति
Meaning: State of calmness and peace
Synonyms: serenity, calmness, peace
Antonyms: disturbance, unrest
Example: The morning brought tranquility to the village.
5. PINNACLE (Noun) : शिखर
Meaning: Highest point of success
Synonyms: peak, summit, apex
Antonyms: nadir
Example: She reached the pinnacle of success.
6. CREDULITY (Noun) : भोलापन
Meaning: Tendency to believe easily
Synonyms: gullibility, naivety
Antonyms: skepticism
Example: Fraudsters exploit people's credulity.
7. GLUM (Adjective) : उदास
Meaning: Sad or gloomy
Synonyms: gloomy, dejected
Antonyms: cheerful
Example: He looked glum after the loss.
8. ELUSIVE (Adjective) : पकड़ में न आने वाला
Meaning: Difficult to find or catch
Synonyms: evasive, tricky
Antonyms: attainable
Example: The elusive criminal escaped again.
9. CURSORY (Adjective) : सरसरी
Meaning: Done quickly without detail
Synonyms: superficial, hasty
Antonyms: thorough
Example: He gave a cursory glance at the file.
Memory Tricks
- CREDULITY → “Credi-loot” → Easily looted = easily believes
- CURSORY → “Cursor” → Moves fast = quick glance
- ELUSIVE → “Lose” → Hard to catch
Practice Quiz
Q1. INSURGENT means:
A) Loyal person
B) Rebel
C) Peaceful person
D) Leader
👉 Answer: B
Q2. PINNACLE is closest to:
A) Bottom
B) Peak
C) Start
D) Fall
👉 Answer: B
Q3. CURSORY means:
A) Detailed
B) Quick and careless
C) Emotional
D) Strong
👉 Answer: B
Q4. GLUM means:
A) Happy
B) Sad
C) Angry
D) Confused
👉 Answer: B