Daily Vocabulary – 29 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)
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. ROBUST (Adjective)
Pronunciation
roh-BUHST
English Meaning
Strong, healthy, and full of energy; sturdy and able to withstand difficult conditions.
Hindi Meaning
मज़बूत, सुदृढ़, शक्तिशाली
Synonyms
- Sturdy
- Rugged
- Strong
- Hardy
Antonyms
- Weak
- Frail
- Feeble
- Fragile
Example Sentence
His robust strength helped him survive the disaster.
Memory Tip
Robust = Rock + Strong = Very Strong
2. CURTAIL (Verb)
Pronunciation
kur-TAIL
English Meaning
To reduce, shorten, or limit something.
Hindi Meaning
कम करना, सीमित करना, संक्षिप्त करना
Synonyms
- Reduce
- Decrease
- Shorten
- Limit
Antonyms
- Increase
- Expand
- Extend
- Lengthen
Example Sentence
The government is curtailing unnecessary expenses to reduce the fiscal deficit.
Memory Tip
Curtail = Cut + Tail = Cut Short
3. CATER (Verb)
Pronunciation
KAY-ter
English Meaning
To provide what is needed or wanted; to supply food or services for an event.
Hindi Meaning
आवश्यकताओं का ध्यान रखना, सेवा प्रदान करना, पूर्ति करना
Synonyms
- Serve
- Provide
- Supply
- Accommodate
Antonyms
- Neglect
- Ignore
- Deprive
- Refuse
Example Sentence
The hotel caters to the needs of international tourists.
Memory Tip
Cater = Care for Others
4. TAPESTRY (Noun)
Pronunciation
TAP-uh-stree
English Meaning
A thick decorative woven fabric used as a wall hanging, curtain, or furniture covering, often depicting artistic scenes.
Hindi Meaning
चित्रित बुना हुआ कपड़ा, भित्ति-वस्त्र
Synonyms
- Textile
- Fabric
- Wall Hanging
- Drapery
Example Sentence
The palace walls were decorated with beautiful medieval tapestries.
Memory Tip
Tapestry = Decorative Cloth
5. BEGUILING (Adjective)
Pronunciation
bi-GAI-ling
English Meaning
Charming, attractive, or delightful in a way that attracts or fascinates someone.
Hindi Meaning
आकर्षक, मनमोहक, मोहक
Synonyms
- Charming
- Captivating
- Enchanting
- Alluring
Antonyms
- Boring
- Repellent
- Unattractive
- Unappealing
Example Sentence
She had a beguiling smile that won everyone's heart.
Memory Tip
Beguiling = Beauty that Captivates
6. CLUTCH (Verb)
Pronunciation
KLUCH
English Meaning
To grasp or hold something tightly, usually because of fear, anxiety, or determination.
Hindi Meaning
कसकर पकड़ना, जकड़ लेना
Synonyms
- Grasp
- Grip
- Clasp
- Clamp
Antonyms
- Release
- Let Go
- Loosen
- Drop
Example Sentence
The frightened child clutched her mother's hand tightly.
Memory Tip
Clutch = Catch Tightly
7. CONTEND (Verb)
Pronunciation
kun-TEND
English Meaning
To struggle, compete, or fight in opposition; to assert or argue.
Hindi Meaning
संघर्ष करना, मुकाबला करना, दावा करना
Synonyms
- Struggle
- Compete
- Fight
- Contest
Antonyms
- Surrender
- Yield
- Submit
- Retreat
Example Sentence
The team is expected to contend for the championship this year.
Memory Tip
Contend = Contest
8. DECENNIAL (Adjective)
Pronunciation
de-SEN-ee-uhl
English Meaning
Occurring every ten years or lasting for ten years.
Hindi Meaning
दस वर्षीय, प्रत्येक दस वर्ष में होने वाला
Synonyms
- Decadal
- Ten-year
- Ten-yearly
Antonyms
- Annual
- Biennial
- Monthly
Example Sentence
The government conducts the decennial census to collect population data.
Memory Tip
Deca = Ten
9. DISPARITY (Noun)
Pronunciation
dis-PAR-i-tee
English Meaning
A lack of equality or similarity; a noticeable difference, especially an unfair one.
Hindi Meaning
असमानता, विषमता, अंतर
Synonyms
- Discrepancy
- Inequality
- Difference
- Imbalance
Antonyms
- Equality
- Parity
- Similarity
- Uniformity
Example Sentence
There are significant disparities in income between urban and rural areas.
Memory Tip
Disparity = Difference
10. PURPORTED (Adjective)
Pronunciation
per-POR-tid
English Meaning
Claimed or alleged to be true, although not yet proven.
Hindi Meaning
कथित, तथाकथित
Synonyms
- Alleged
- Supposed
- Claimed
- Reported
Antonyms
- Proven
- Verified
- Confirmed
- Authentic
Example Sentence
The police investigated the purported fraud before making any arrests.
Memory Tip
Purported = Purportedly Claimed
Quick Revision Table
Word | Hindi Meaning | Part of Speech |
|---|---|---|
Robust | मज़बूत | Adjective |
Curtail | कम करना | Verb |
Cater | सेवा प्रदान करना | Verb |
Tapestry | चित्रित बुना कपड़ा | Noun |
Beguiling | मनमोहक | Adjective |
Clutch | कसकर पकड़ना | Verb |
Contend | संघर्ष करना | Verb |
Decennial | दस वर्षीय | Adjective |
Disparity | असमानता | Noun |
Purported | कथित | Adjective |
Practice Quiz (MCQs)
Q1. Robust means:
A. Weak
B. Strong
C. Tiny
D. Silent
Answer: B
Q2. Which word means "to reduce"?
A. Curtail
B. Expand
C. Increase
D. Extend
Answer: A
Q3. Cater means:
A. Ignore
B. Provide
C. Destroy
D. Delay
Answer: B
Q4. Beguiling means:
A. Ugly
B. Charming
C. Weak
D. Angry
Answer: B
Q5. Disparity means:
A. Equality
B. Difference
C. Agreement
D. Similarity
Answer: B