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The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 05-02-2024

Mahendra Guru






1. WOES

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Suffering, troubles, or problems, typically causing distress or unhappiness.

Synonym: Troubles, hardships, difficulties, miseries.

Antonym: Joys, blessings, happiness, prosperity.

Example Sentence: The economic downturn brought about financial woes for many families, leading to job losses and financial instability.

2. TRAWLING

Parts of Speech: Noun (can also be used as a verb)

Meaning: As a Noun: The method of fishing that involves dragging a net through the water to catch fish. Verb: The act of fishing using a trawl, or more broadly, searching or examining thoroughly and systematically.

Synonym: Noun: Trawl fishing, dragging. Verb: Searching, combing, scouring.

Antonym: Noun: Catch and release. Verb: Ignoring, neglecting.

Example Sentence: Noun: The fishermen set out early in the morning for a day of trawling, hoping for a bountiful catch.

Verb: The detective spent hours trawling through the evidence to uncover the crucial information needed to solve the case.

3. INTERVENTIONS

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Actions or steps taken to actively interfere or come between in order to modify, influence, or manage a situation.

Synonym: Interference, involvement, mediation, action.

Antonym: Non-interference, abstention, inactivity.

Example Sentence: The counselor recommended timely interventions to address the student's academic challenges and provide necessary support.

4. STAGGERING

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Extremely surprising, shocking, or overwhelming in magnitude, quantity, or effect.

Synonym: Astonishing, astounding, stunning, overwhelming.

Antonym: Expected, ordinary, unremarkable, commonplace.

Example Sentence: The company reported a staggering increase in profits, far exceeding the expectations of both analysts and stakeholders.

5. POACHING

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning : The illegal hunting, capturing, or taking of wildlife, especially on another's property or in violation of hunting laws.

SynonymIllegal hunting, game theft, illicit hunting.

AntonymLegal hunting, wildlife conservation.

Example SentenceThe national park authorities implemented strict measures to combat the poaching of endangered species.

6. CONFISCATION

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The act of seizing or taking possession of something, often as a penalty or legal action.

Synonym: Seizure, appropriation, expropriation, impoundment.

Antonym: Return, restitution, release.

Example Sentence: The government ordered the confiscation of the smuggled goods as part of its efforts to combat illegal trade activities.

7. NAUTICAL

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to ships, navigation, or maritime activities.

Synonym: Maritime, naval, seafaring, marine.

Antonym: Land-based, terrestrial.

Example Sentence: The captain possessed extensive nautical knowledge, allowing the ship to navigate safely through the challenging waters.

8. CONSISTENCY

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The quality of being consistent, reliable, and uniform; the degree of agreement or harmony between parts or elements.

Synonym: Reliability, uniformity, coherence, constancy, steadiness.

Antonym: Inconsistency, variability, unpredictability, instability.

Example Sentence: The success of the project can be attributed to the team's consistency in adhering to the established guidelines and maintaining a unified approach throughout the process.

9. INCENTIVISE

Parts of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To provide motivation or incentives to encourage certain behavior or actions.

Synonym: Motivate, encourage, stimulate, inspire, spur.

Antonym: Discourage, demotivate, deter.

Example Sentence: The company decided to incentivize its employees by offering performance bonuses to boost productivity and morale.

10. PERILIOUS

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Full of danger or risk; hazardous; fraught with peril.

Synonym: Dangerous, risky, hazardous, precarious, unsafe.

Antonym: Safe, secure, harmless, secure, stable.

Example Sentence: Navigating through the treacherous mountain pass proved to be a perilous journey, requiring utmost caution and skill.

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