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Weekly VOCAB | SSC CGL EXAM | Static Knowledge

  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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