Most Important Vocabulary for Bank, SSC & Government Exams (With Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms, Examples, Quiz)

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Hindi Meaning:

आगमन / शुरुआत

Meaning:

The arrival or beginning of an important event, invention, person, or period.

Synonyms:

Arrival, appearance, beginning, onset

Antonyms:

Departure, disappearance, exit

Example Sentence:

Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Hindi Meaning:

विकृत / भद्दा / विचित्र

Meaning:

Strange, ugly, or unpleasant in a shocking or disturbing way.

Synonyms:

Ugly, bizarre, distorted, unpleasant

Antonyms:

Beautiful, attractive, elegant, pleasant

Example Sentence:

When the psychologist heard the grotesque details of the crime, he realized it had been committed by a psychopath.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Hindi Meaning:

संकेत देना / उद्घोषणा करना

Meaning:

To announce or indicate that something is about to happen.

Synonyms:

Signal, announce, indicate, proclaim

Antonyms:

Conceal, hide, suppress

Example Sentence:

The speech heralded a major change in government policy.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Hindi Meaning:

पूरी तरह की विफलता / भारी असफलता

Meaning:

A complete failure, especially caused by poor planning or management.

Synonyms:

Fiasco, failure, catastrophe, disaster

Antonyms:

Success, triumph, achievement, accomplishment

Example Sentence:

The company’s marketing campaign turned into a complete debacle.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Hindi Meaning:

भड़काना / उकसाना

Meaning:

To encourage or stir up trouble, violence, or negative feelings.

Synonyms:

Provoke, incite, instigate, agitate

Antonyms:

Calm, pacify, restrain, soothe

Example Sentence:

The leader was accused of trying to foment unrest among the workers.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Hindi Meaning:

परेशान करना / व्याकुल करना

Meaning:

To make someone worried, anxious, upset, or unsettled.

Synonyms:

Disturb, unsettle, agitate, trouble

Antonyms:

Calm, reassure, comfort, compose

Example Sentence:

The unexpected news greatly perturbed the entire family.

Parts of Speech:

Idiom

Hindi Meaning:

जोखिम भरा काम करना

Meaning:

To do something risky or dangerous that could lead to trouble.

Example Sentence:

He is skating on thin ice by repeatedly ignoring the company’s rules.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Hindi Meaning:

प्रतिस्थापित करना / स्थान लेना

Meaning:

To replace something older, less effective, or outdated.

Synonyms:

Replace, supplant, overtake, substitute

Antonyms:

Retain, continue, preserve, maintain

Example Sentence:

Traditional methods have been superseded by advanced technology.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Hindi Meaning:

विवाद / संघर्ष

Meaning:

Angry disagreement, conflict, or prolonged fighting between people or groups.

Synonyms:

Conflict, discord, dispute, disagreement

Antonyms:

Peace, harmony, agreement, cooperation

Example Sentence:

Years of political strife severely affected the country’s economy.

• Learn 10–15 words daily with revision.
• Focus on editorial vocabulary from newspapers.
• Practice synonyms and antonyms regularly.
• Use vocabulary in sentences for long-term memory.
• Revise idioms and phrasal verbs weekly.

1. What is the meaning of “Advent”?

A) Departure
B) Beginning
C) Failure
D) Conflict

✅ Answer: B) Beginning

2. Which word is the antonym of “Grotesque”?

A) Distorted
B) Ugly
C) Beautiful
D) Bizarre

✅ Answer: C) Beautiful

3. “Herald” means:

A) To hide
B) To announce
C) To destroy
D) To confuse

✅ Answer: B) To announce

4. What is the synonym of “Debacle”?

A) Success
B) Triumph
C) Failure
D) Peace

✅ Answer: C) Failure

5. “Foment” means:

A) Calm down
B) Encourage trouble
C) Ignore
D) Relax

✅ Answer: B) Encourage trouble

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