Daily Vocabulary – 21 Sept 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)
Vocabulary is one of the most important scoring areas in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, MTS, CPO, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, RBI Grade B, LIC AAO, UPSC, CDS, CAPF, NDA, Railways and State PCS examinations.
Learning high-frequency vocabulary words improves performance in:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
Let's learn today's important vocabulary words.
1. LURE (Verb): (लुभाना / आकर्षित करना)
Meaning: To attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure, a reward, or something desirable.
Synonyms: Attract, Entice, Tempt, Allure
Antonyms: Repel, Deter, Discourage, Disincline
Example Sentence: The scent of fresh-baked cookies lured the children into the kitchen.
2. PROMPT (Adjective / Verb): (तत्पर / शीघ्र)
Meaning (Adjective): Done without delay; quick or immediate.
Meaning (Verb): To cause someone to act, respond, or do something.
Synonyms: Timely, Quick, Immediate, Punctual
Antonyms: Delayed, Tardy, Slow, Belated
Example Sentence: His prompt arrival at the meeting impressed his colleagues.
3. DUPE (Verb): (धोखा देना / छल करना)
Meaning: To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Synonyms: Deceive, Trick, Cheat, Swindle
Antonyms: Inform, Warn, Enlighten, Advise
Example Sentence: The scam artist duped many investors with false promises.
4. COERCE (Verb): (मजबूर करना / विवश करना)
Meaning: To force someone to do something against their will, especially by using threats or pressure.
Synonyms: Compel, Force, Pressure, Constrain
Antonyms: Persuade, Encourage, Allow, Dissuade
Example Sentence: The suspect claimed he was coerced into signing the confession.
5. SWAY (Verb): (प्रभावित करना / मनाना)
Meaning: To influence someone's opinions, decisions, or actions.
Synonyms: Influence, Persuade, Affect, Convince
Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Reject, Remain Unaffected
Example Sentence: The audience was easily swayed by the speaker's arguments.
6. REPATRIATE (Verb): (स्वदेश भेजना / स्वदेश लौटाना)
Meaning: To send or bring someone back to their own country.
Synonyms: Return, Send back, Bring back, Restore
Antonyms: Retain abroad, Keep abroad, Detain abroad
Example Sentence: The government repatriated citizens stranded abroad.
7. VAGUE (Adjective): (अस्पष्ट / अनिश्चित)
Meaning: Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood.
Synonyms: Ambiguous, Unclear, Indefinite, Uncertain
Antonyms: Clear, Precise, Definite, Explicit
Example Sentence: Her instructions were vague and confusing.
8. DODGE (Verb): (बचना / टालना / चकमा देना)
Meaning: To avoid something or someone skillfully, or to evade a question or responsibility.
Synonyms: Evade, Avoid, Sidestep, Elude
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Address, Tackle
Example Sentence: He dodged the question during the interview.
9. WOE (Noun): (दुख / संताप / परेशानी)
Meaning: Great sorrow, distress, or trouble.
Synonyms: Sorrow, Misery, Distress, Trouble
Antonyms: Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, Comfort
Example Sentence: Rising prices added to the financial woes of families.
10. PARCHED (Adjective): (बहुत सूखा / अत्यधिक प्यासा)
Meaning: Extremely dry or extremely thirsty.
Synonyms: Dry, Arid, Dehydrated, Thirsty
Antonyms: Moist, Wet, Hydrated, Moisturized
Example Sentence: After walking in the sun, he felt parched and exhausted.
MCQs – Vocabulary Practice
1. Choose the word closest in meaning to “LURE”:
A. Repel
B. Deter
C. Entice
D. Discourage
Answer: C. Entice
2. Choose the most appropriate meaning of “COERCE”:
A. To encourage someone willingly
B. To force someone to do something against their will
C. To advise someone carefully
D. To persuade someone politely
Answer: B. To force someone to do something against their will
3. Choose the word closest in meaning to “VAGUE”:
A. Precise
B. Definite
C. Ambiguous
D. Explicit
Answer: C. Ambiguous
4. The word “REPATRIATE” means:
A. To send someone into exile
B. To bring or send someone back to their own country
C. To prevent someone from travelling
D. To force someone to leave permanently
Answer: B. To bring or send someone back to their own country
5. Choose the word closest in meaning to “PARCHED”:
A. Moist
B. Hydrated
C. Extremely dry or thirsty
D. Refreshing
Answer: C. Extremely dry or thirsty