Basic vocabulary
What is Basic vocabulary?
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
Key points
- To accurately identify synonyms and antonyms.
- To understand and solve word analogy questions.
- To deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words from context.
- To expand general English vocabulary.
Common exam trap
Confusing similar-sounding words (homophones).
Definitions
- Term
Synonym
- Meaning
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
- Term
Antonym
- Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
- Term
Analogy
- Meaning
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, often focusing on a shared relationship between pairs of words.
- Term
Homophone
- Meaning
Each of a group of words to be pronounced the same but differing in meaning or spelling or both (e.g., bare and bear).
Learning objectives
To accurately identify synonyms and antonyms.
To understand and solve word analogy questions.
To deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words from context.
To expand general English vocabulary.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of English grammar.
Familiarity with common English words.
Common mistakes
Confusing similar-sounding words (homophones).
Choosing synonyms that are too broad or too narrow for the context.
Misinterpreting the relationship in analogies.
Guessing meanings without considering the context.
Keywords
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Analogies
Context
Word Meaning
Verbal Aptitude
GATE English
Practice preview
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'Diligent'.…
easy
Select the word that is the antonym of 'Benevolent'.…
easy
The ancient ruins were a testament to the once-great civilization's ______ before its eventual decline.…
easy