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.

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Hindi Meaning

बहलाकर फुसलाना / छलपूर्वक मनाना

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something through flattery, deception, or manipulation.

Pronunciation

in-VAY-gul

Synonyms

• Coax
• Wheedle
• Cajole
• Entice

Antonyms

• Dissuade
• Discourage
• Deter

Example

The salesman tried to inveigle me into buying a more expensive product.

Exam Tip

Inveigle usually carries a negative meaning because persuasion is achieved through clever manipulation or deception.

Hindi Meaning

प्रतिमान / मॉडल

Meaning

A typical example, model, pattern, or framework that shapes understanding or thinking.

Pronunciation

PAIR-uh-dime

Synonyms

• Model
• Exemplar
• Pattern
• Standard

Antonyms

• Anomaly
• Exception
• Deviation

Example

The discovery of DNA marked a paradigm shift in genetics.

Exam Tip

The phrase "Paradigm Shift" is frequently asked in SSC and Banking examinations.

Hindi Meaning

विकसित करना / संवर्धित करना / पोषित करना

Meaning

To nurture, develop, or promote growth; also to keep eggs under suitable conditions until they hatch.

Pronunciation

IN-kyuh-bate

Synonyms

• Nurture
• Cultivate
• Foster
• Develop

Antonyms

• Neglect
• Abandon
• Suppress

Example

The organization incubates innovative ideas to support startups.

Exam Tip

Besides biology, incubate is widely used in business for developing startups and innovative ideas.

Hindi Meaning

तेज़ी से छोटे-छोटे कदमों से चलना / डुबो देना / नष्ट कर देना

Meaning 1

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Meaning 2

To deliberately sink, destroy, or sabotage something, especially a ship or a plan.

Pronunciation

SKUT-l

Synonyms

• Scurry
• Scamper
• Sink
• Sabotage

Antonyms

• Stroll
• Saunter
• Preserve
• Protect

Example

The mouse scuttled across the floor. Later, the crew scuttled the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

Exam Tip

Remember that Scuttle has two completely different meanings, making it a favorite vocabulary word in competitive exams.

Hindi Meaning

निर्लज्ज / ढीठ

Meaning

Bold and shameless; showing no embarrassment or shame.

Pronunciation

BRAY-zən

Synonyms

• Audacious
• Shameless
• Bold
• Impudent

Antonyms

• Timid
• Meek
• Modest

Example

He made a brazen attempt to cheat in the exam.

Exam Tip

Brazen usually describes someone acting without shame despite doing something wrong.

Hindi Meaning

प्रशंसा / स्तुति

Meaning

A formal expression of high praise or tribute.

Pronunciation

en-KOH-mee-um

Synonyms

• Tribute
• Accolade
• Praise
• Eulogy

Antonyms

• Criticism
• Censure
• Condemnation

Example

The scientist received an encomium for her outstanding contribution to research.

Exam Tip

Encomium often appears in editorials and literary passages.

Hindi Meaning

प्रेरित करना / सक्रिय करना

Meaning

To shock, inspire, or excite someone into taking action.

Pronunciation

GAL-vuh-nize

Synonyms

• Inspire
• Motivate
• Energize
• Stimulate

Antonyms

• Discourage
• Deter
• Demotivate

Example

The leader's speech galvanised the crowd into action.

Note

Galvanise is the British spelling commonly used in India. The American spelling is Galvanize.

Exam Tip

Editorials frequently use galvanise when discussing leadership, public movements, or policy changes.

Hindi Meaning

आधार देना / मजबूती प्रदान करना

Meaning

To support, strengthen, or form the basis of something.

Pronunciation

UN-der-pin

Synonyms

• Support
• Bolster
• Reinforce
• Sustain

Antonyms

• Undermine
• Weaken
• Destabilize

Example

Strong evidence underpins the theory.

Exam Tip

Underpin commonly appears in Reading Comprehension passages and editorials.

Hindi Meaning

ऊपरी तौर पर सत्य प्रतीत होने वाला / दिखावटी

Meaning

Appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so; outwardly apparent while possibly concealing the real reason.

Pronunciation

o-STEN-suh-bul

Synonyms

• Apparent
• Seeming
• Supposed
• Purported

Antonyms

• Genuine
• Real
• Actual

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but the real cause was different.

Exam Tip

Ostensible often describes an apparent reason that hides the actual motive.

Q1. Which word means "to persuade someone by flattery, deception, or manipulation"?

कौन-सा शब्द किसी को चापलूसी, छल या बहकावे से मनाने का अर्थ देता है?

A) Galvanise
B) Inveigle
C) Underpin
D) Brazen

✅ Answer: B) Inveigle

Explanation: Inveigle means to persuade someone through flattery, deception, or manipulation.

Q2. The phrase "Paradigm Shift" refers to:

"Paradigm Shift" का क्या अर्थ है?

A) A minor improvement
B) A gradual decline
C) A fundamental change in the way something is understood or done
D) A temporary solution

✅ Answer: C) A fundamental change in the way something is understood or done

Explanation: A paradigm shift is a major change in ideas, models, or methods.

Q3. Which word can mean both "to move quickly with short steps" and "to deliberately sink or destroy"?

कौन-सा शब्द "तेज़ी से छोटे-छोटे कदमों से चलना" तथा "जानबूझकर डुबो देना या नष्ट करना"—दोनों अर्थों में प्रयुक्त होता है?

A) Incubate
B) Brazen
C) Scuttle
D) Encomium

✅ Answer: C) Scuttle

Explanation: Scuttle has two meanings: (1) to move quickly with short steps and (2) to deliberately sink or destroy something, especially a ship or a plan.

Q4. Which of the following is the correct antonym of "Underpin"?

'Underpin' का सही विलोम (Antonym) कौन-सा है?

A) Bolster
B) Sustain
C) Reinforce
D) Undermine

✅ Answer: D) Undermine

Explanation: Underpin means to support or strengthen, whereas Undermine means to weaken or damage gradually.

Q5. A person who makes a shameless and bold attempt to do something can be described as:

जो व्यक्ति बिना किसी शर्म के साहसपूर्वक कोई कार्य करता है, उसे किस शब्द से व्यक्त किया जाता है?

A) Ostensible
B) Brazen
C) Paradigm
D) Encomium

✅ Answer: B) Brazen

Explanation: Brazen means bold and shameless, showing no embarrassment or sense of guilt.

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