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

Part of Speech: Verb
👉 Meaning: To gradually weaken or damage something, especially authority, confidence, or position.
Synonyms: Weaken, sabotage, subvert
Antonyms: Strengthen, support, reinforce
Sentence:
👉 Constant criticism began to undermine his authority in the office.

Part of Speech: Noun
👉 Meaning: A general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, or dissatisfaction without a clear cause.
Synonyms: Discomfort, unease, discontent
Antonyms: Comfort, well-being, ease
Sentence:
👉 A sense of malaise spread among employees after the layoffs were announced.

Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun
👉 Meaning: Temporary; intended to last for a short period until something permanent is established.
Synonyms: Temporary, provisional, stopgap
Antonyms: Permanent, final, lasting
Sentence:
👉 He was appointed as the interim CEO until a permanent replacement was found.

Part of Speech: Noun
👉 Meaning: A short physical struggle or a brief but intense disagreement.
Synonyms: Struggle, scuffle, clash
Antonyms: Peace, agreement, harmony
Sentence:
👉 The players got into a tussle over possession of the ball.

Part of Speech: Adjective
👉 Meaning: Annoyed, irritated, or frustrated.
Synonyms: Annoyed, irritated, exasperated
Antonyms: Calm, pleased, untroubled
Sentence:
👉 He felt vexed after failing to solve the problem.

Part of Speech: Noun
👉 Meaning: A revival or renewed increase in activity, popularity, or strength after a decline.
Synonyms: Revival, renewal, reemergence
Antonyms: Decline, decrease, downturn
Sentence:
👉 There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts.

Part of Speech: Verb
👉 Meaning:
• To walk with difficulty, usually due to injury
• To hinder or restrict progress
Synonyms: Limp, hinder, hamper, impede
Antonyms: Stride, advance, facilitate
Sentence:
👉 She hobbled on crutches after injuring her ankle.

Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
👉 Meaning:
• To announce or signal something
• A sign that something is about to happen
Synonyms: Announce, signal, proclaim; harbinger, forerunner
Antonyms: Conceal, suppress
Sentence:
👉 The dark clouds heralded the arrival of a storm.

Part of Speech: Adjective
👉 Meaning: Exercising strict and harsh control without flexibility
Synonyms: Authoritarian, tyrannical, ruthless
Antonyms: Lenient, tolerant, compassionate
Sentence:
👉 The country suffered under an iron-fisted regime.

Part of Speech: Idiom
👉 Meaning: In a position of leadership or control
Synonyms: In charge, in command, leading
Antonyms: Subordinate, follower, not in control
Sentence:
👉 With a capable leader at the helm, the company grew rapidly.

Practice Quiz

1. “Undermine” means:
   A) Strengthen
   B) Weaken ✅
   C) Support
   D) Protect
2. “Malaise” refers to:
   A) Happiness
   B) Comfort
   C) Uneasiness ✅
   D) Energy
3. “Interim” means:
   A) Permanent
   B) Temporary ✅
   C) Final
   D) Complete
4. “Herald” means:
   A) Hide
   B) Announce ✅
   C) Delay
   D) Reject
5. “At the helm” means:
   A) Out of control
   B) In leadership ✅
   C) Confused
   D) Weak

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