Daily Vocabulary – 15 June 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)
1. Rhetoric (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
वाक्पटुता, प्रभावशाली भाषण, अलंकारिक भाषा
Definition
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; language designed to influence or impress people, sometimes without meaningful content.
Synonyms
Oratory, Persuasion, Bombast, Grandiloquence
Antonyms
Directness, Simplicity, Plain Speech, Straightforwardness
Example Sentence
How far the president will be able to translate his campaign rhetoric into action remains to be seen.
Exam Trick
Rhetoric = Impressive words used to persuade people.
2. Guardrail (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
सुरक्षा रेलिंग, रक्षक अवरोध
Definition
A protective barrier or railing placed along roads, bridges, stairways, or dangerous areas to prevent accidents.
Synonyms
Railing, Rail, Barrier, Balustrade, Handrail
Example Sentence
Later that evening, the bus broke through a guardrail on a mountain pass, plunged down a hill, and crashed.
Exam Trick
Guardrail = Safety barrier.
3. Devout (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning
धार्मिक, श्रद्धालु, भक्तिपूर्ण
Definition
Having or showing deep religious faith, commitment, or devotion.
Synonyms
Religious, Pious, Reverent, Faithful, God-fearing
Antonyms
Faithless, Godless, Impious, Irreligious
Example Sentence
Louis became an extremely devout and ascetic man.
4. Macabre (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning
भयानक, वीभत्स, मृत्यु-संबंधी भयावह
Definition
Disturbing and horrifying because of an association with death, injury, or violence.
Synonyms
Gruesome, Grisly, Ghastly, Morbid, Horrific
Antonyms
Delightful, Pleasant, Appealing, Cheerful
Example Sentence
Even the police were horrified by the macabre nature of the killings.
5. Oblivion (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
विस्मृति, गुमनामी, भुला दिया जाना
Definition
The state of being forgotten, unknown, or no longer remembered; also a state of unconsciousness or unawareness.
Synonyms
Forgetfulness, Obscurity, Unawareness, Insensibility
Antonyms
Remembrance, Recognition, Awareness, Consciousness
Example Sentence
Many once-famous actors have fallen into oblivion.
6. Prolix (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning
अतिविस्तृत, शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण, बहुत लंबा
Definition
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy in speech or writing.
Synonyms
Lengthy, Verbose, Long-winded, Wordy, Rambling
Antonyms
Concise, Brief, Compact, Succinct
Example Sentence
The author's prolix style has done nothing to encourage sales of the book.
7. Dossier (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
फाइल, दस्तावेज़ों का संग्रह
Definition
A collection of documents, records, or information about a particular person, event, or subject.
Synonyms
File, Record, Report, Portfolio, Documentation
Example Sentence
As the agent looked through the dossier for the case, she was surprised at how little information there was.
8. Consternation (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
घबराहट, चिंता, व्याकुलता, हतप्रभता
Definition
Feelings of anxiety, shock, or dismay, usually caused by something unexpected.
Synonyms
Dismay, Alarm, Anxiety, Distress, Perturbation
Antonyms
Comfort, Relief, Consolation, Reassurance
Example Sentence
The government's plans have caused considerable consternation among many Americans.
9. Disingenuous (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning
कपटी, छलपूर्ण, असत्यनिष्ठ
Definition
Pretending to be honest, innocent, or sincere while actually being deceptive or misleading.
Synonyms
Dishonest, Deceitful, Insincere, Hypocritical, Underhand
Antonyms
Honest, Sincere, Genuine, Frank, Truthful
Example Sentence
While Catherine pretended to be trustworthy, she was in reality a disingenuous woman who would do whatever it took to get her way.
10. Peregrination (Noun)
Hindi Meaning
भ्रमण, यात्रा, लंबी यात्रा
Definition
A long journey involving travel to many different places, especially on foot.
Synonyms
Journey, Travel, Voyage, Expedition, Wandering
Antonyms
Residence, Settlement, Permanence
Example Sentence
Because Peter wanted to explore the world, he chose a life of peregrination and never slept in one city for longer than three days.
Vocabulary Quiz (Practice MCQs)
Q1. Which word means "effective persuasive speech"?
A. Prolix
B. Rhetoric
C. Dossier
D. Macabre
Answer: B
Q2. A deeply religious person is called:
A. Macabre
B. Devout
C. Prolix
D. Oblivion
Answer: B
Q3. Which word means "a collection of documents"?
A. Dossier
B. Guardrail
C. Consternation
D. Rhetoric
Answer: A
Q4. Which word means "horrifying and associated with death"?
A. Devout
B. Oblivion
C. Macabre
D. Peregrination
Answer: C
Q5. Which word means "forgotten or unknown state"?
A. Oblivion
B. Dossier
C. Guardrail
D. Prolix
Answer: A