Weekly VOCAB
SSC CGL EXAM
1. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE) : practicable
⚫Synonyms: practical, workable
⚫Antonyms: impractical
Example : It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.
2. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE) : in progress
⚫Synonyms: under way, going on
⚫Antonyms: finished
Example : Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
3. DISCLOSURE (NOUN): revelation
⚫Synonyms: divulgence, declaration
⚫Antonyms: concealment
Example : He cannot prevent the disclosure of information.
4. THRIFT (NOUN) : providence
⚫Synonyms: prudence, economy
⚫Antonyms: profligacy
Example : We have been raised with the the values of thrift and self-reliance.
5. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): binding
⚫Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory
⚫Antonyms: optional
Example : The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act.
6. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): harsh
⚫Synonyms: severe, strict
⚫Antonyms: mild
Example : He criticized the draconian measures taken by the police to control the crowd.
7. STREAMLINE (VERB): efficient
⚫Synonyms: smooth-running, organized
⚫Antonyms: inefficient
Example : The company streamlined its operations by removing whole layers of management.
8. DINGY (ADJECTIVE): gloomy
⚫Synonyms: drab, dark
⚫Antonyms: bright
Example : In my city, there are dingy alleys.
9. DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): Woeful
⚫Synonyms: glum mournful
⚫Antonyms: cheerful
Example : His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty.
10. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): dishonest
⚫Synonyms: deceitful, underhand
⚫Antonyms: ingenuous
Example : He is always disingenuous and cynical.
11. TRANQUILLIZE (VERB) : sedate
⚫Synonyms: soothe, pacify
⚫Antonyms: agitate
Example : The dogs had to be tranquillized before their owner's body could be brought out.
12. EXPEDIENT (ADJECTIVE): convenient
⚫Synonyms: advantageous, useful
⚫Antonyms: inexpedient
Example : Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so.
13. CUSTOMARILY (ADVERB): usually
⚫Synonyms: traditionally, normally
⚫Antonyms: occasionally
Example : The leaves are customarily used for animal fodder.
14. UNDERSCORE (VERB): highlight
⚫Synonyms: underline, point up
⚫Antonyms: understate
Example : They underlined the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child.
15. LAMENT (VERB): mourn
⚫Synonyms: sorrow, wail
⚫Antonyms: celebrate
Example : I may lament and weep, but truly I have had admirable sport.
16.RESCIND (VERB): revoke
⚫Synonyms: repeal, cancel
⚫Antonyms: enforce
Example : The government was required to rescind all the unpleasant measures.
17. DESICCATE (VERB): dried
⚫Synonyms: dry, dehydrated
⚫Antonyms: moist
Example : Both the old and the new vegetation were desiccated by months of relentless sun.
18. IRREFUTABLE (ADJECTIVE): indisputable
⚫Synonyms: undeniable, unquestionable
⚫Antonyms: unreliable
Example : It is a profound thought and, I believe, an irrefutable one.
19. INVENTIVENESS (NOUN): creativity
⚫Synonyms: originality, innovation
⚫Antonyms: unimaginativeness
Example : We all loved the inventiveness of the staging.
20. EXTOL (VERB): acclaim
⚫Synonyms: sing the praises of, eulogize
⚫Antonyms: criticise
Example : He extolled the virtues of the Indians.
21. ABEYANCE (NOUN): suspension
⚫Synonyms: suspense, remission
⚫Antonyms: in hand
Example : Matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries.
22. EXPLICATE (VERB): explain
⚫Synonyms: clarify, spell out
⚫Antonyms: obscure
Example : An attempt was made to explicate the relationship between crime and justice.
23. RESOLUTION (NOUN): determination
⚫Synonyms: purpose, resolve
⚫Antonyms: irresolution
Example : He handled the last British actions of the war with resolution.
24. TORMENT (NOUN): agony
⚫Synonyms: suffering, torture
⚫Antonyms: pleasure
Example : Their deaths have left both families in torment.
25. SOUR (ADJECTIVE): nasty
⚫Synonyms: resentful, embittered
⚫Antonyms: pleasant
Example : He gave her a sour look.
26. THWART (VERB): foil
⚫Synonyms: frustrate, balk
⚫Antonyms: assist
Example : She did all she could to thwart his plans.
27. TORTUOUS (ADJECTIVE) : twisting
⚫Synonyms: winding, curving
⚫Antonyms: straight
Example : The route is remote and tortuous.
28. OPERATIONAL (ADJECTIVE) : working
⚫Synonyms: up and running, running
⚫Antonyms: broken
Example : The new laboratory is fully operational.
29. OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): departing
⚫Synonyms: retiring, leaving
⚫Antonyms: incoming
Example : The outgoing PM was honored by all.
30. DISSUADE (VERB): deter
⚫Synonyms: discourage, prevent
⚫Antonyms: persuade
Example : My friends try to dissuade me from flying.
31. AUGMENT (VERB): increase
⚫Synonyms: add to, supplement
⚫Antonyms: decrease
Example : He augmented his summer income by painting houses.
32. SPIRAL (VERB): soar
⚫Synonyms: shoot up rocket
⚫Antonyms: fall
Example : Inflation continued to spiral.
33. MENDACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): lying
⚫Synonyms: untruthful, dishonest
⚫Antonyms: truthful
Example : A product claiming to help you get ripped abs in a few hours is mendacious advertising.
34. ALLY (VERB) : couple
⚫Synonyms: combine, marry
⚫Antonyms: split
Example : He allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen.
35. OBSOLETE (ADJECTIVE): out of date
⚫Synonyms: outdated outmoded
⚫Antonyms: contemporary
Example Sentence: The disposal of old and obsolete machinery is very essential.
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