Vocabulary
What is Vocabulary?
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Key points
- Expand active and passive vocabulary.
- Improve reading comprehension skills.
- Enhance ability to answer vocabulary-based questions.
- Understand and use idioms and phrases correctly.
Common exam trap
Rote memorization without understanding context.
Definitions
- Term
Synonym
- Meaning
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
- Term
Antonym
- Meaning
A word that has the opposite meaning to another word.
- Term
Idiom
- Meaning
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
- Term
One-Word Substitution
- Meaning
A single word that can replace a phrase or a clause.
Learning objectives
Expand active and passive vocabulary.
Improve reading comprehension skills.
Enhance ability to answer vocabulary-based questions.
Understand and use idioms and phrases correctly.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of English grammar.
Familiarity with common English usage.
Common mistakes
Rote memorization without understanding context.
Ignoring less common but relevant words.
Not revising learned words regularly.
Confusing similar-sounding words.
Overlooking the importance of idioms and phrases.
Keywords
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrases
One-Word Substitution
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
English Language
SSC CGL
Practice preview
Which word best describes someone who is 'excessively modest or shy'?…
medium
Which word is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?…
easy
What does the phrase 'to throw in the towel' mean?…
medium