Vocabulary for Competitive Exams: With Meaning, Examples & FAQs
1. CONCEDE (Verb)
Hindi Meaning: स्वीकार करना
English Meaning: admit
Synonyms: acknowledge, accept
Antonyms: deny
Example Sentence:
I had to concede that I'd overreacted.
2. UPBEAT (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning: आशावादी
English Meaning: optimistic
Synonyms: cheerful, cheery
Antonyms: pessimistic
Example Sentence:
He was upbeat about the company's future.
3. HAPHAZARD (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning: अनियमित
English Meaning: random, without planning
Synonyms: unplanned, unsystematic
Antonyms: systematic
Example Sentence:
The music business works in a haphazard fashion.
4. PAINSTAKING (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning: बहुत सावधानी से किया गया / परिश्रमी
English Meaning: careful and thorough
Synonyms: meticulous, thorough
Antonyms: careless
Example Sentence:
Painstaking attention to detail has been given.
5. PARTLY (Adverb)
Hindi Meaning: आंशिक रूप में
English Meaning: in part
Synonyms: partially, somewhat
Antonyms: completely
Example Sentence:
He had been at least partly responsible for dashing her hopes.
6. STEM (Verb)
Hindi Meaning: से उत्पन्न होना
English Meaning: arise from
Synonyms: originate from, spring from
Antonyms: result in, lead to
Example Sentence:
Many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion.
7. PALPABLE (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से महसूस होने वाला
English Meaning: perceptible
Synonyms: visible, noticeable
Antonyms: intangible
Example Sentence:
There was palpable tension in the room.
8. CHASTISE (Verb)
Hindi Meaning: सज़ा देना / डाँटना
English Meaning: scold
Synonyms: upbraid, berate
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:
He chastised his colleague for his laziness.
9. MARGINAL (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning: नगण्य / बहुत कम
English Meaning: slight
Synonyms: small
Antonyms: vast
Example Sentence:
It seems likely to make only a marginal difference.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is daily vocabulary important for current affairs?
Because editorials, government reports, and exam passages use advanced vocabulary repeatedly.
Q2. Are these words useful for Bank and SSC exams?
Yes. All words are editorial-based and exam-oriented.
Q3. How should students revise vocabulary daily?
Revise meanings, write example sentences, and solve MCQs regularly.
Q4. Are Hindi meanings necessary?
Yes, they improve concept clarity and retention, especially for beginners.
Q5. Can these words appear in prelims and mains?
Absolutely — in RC passages, essays, and interviews.
Daily Vocabulary Quiz (Practice)
Q1. The word “PALPABLE” means:
A. Invisible
B. Abstract
C. Clearly felt
D. Imaginary
✅ Answer: C
Q2. Which word means “to admit something unwillingly”?
A. Chastise
B. Concede
C. Stem
D. Partly
✅ Answer: B
Q3. Opposite of “Haphazard” is:
A. Random
B. Careless
C. Systematic
D. Marginal
✅ Answer: C

