The most frequently tested vocabulary in SSC exams over the last 5 years. Includes synonyms, antonyms, and usage sentences for each word.
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Aberrant (adj.) — Deviating from what is normal or expected Synonym: Deviant, Anomalous | Antonym: Normal, Typical The student's aberrant behavior alarmed his teachers.
Alacrity (n.) — Brisk eagerness or enthusiasm Synonym: Eagerness, Zeal | Antonym: Reluctance, Lethargy She accepted the challenge with great alacrity.
Ameliorate (v.) — Make something bad or unsatisfactory better Synonym: Improve, Enhance | Antonym: Worsen, Deteriorate
Benevolent (adj.) — Well meaning and kindly Synonym: Charitable, Philanthropic | Antonym: Malevolent, Cruel
Candid (adj.) — Truthful and straightforward; frank Synonym: Frank, Forthright | Antonym: Evasive, Deceitful
Circumspect (adj.) — Cautious and prudent; wary Synonym: Cautious, Discreet | Antonym: Reckless, Careless
Debacle (n.) — A sudden, complete disaster or failure Synonym: Disaster, Fiasco | Antonym: Success, Triumph
Diffident (adj.) — Modest or shy due to lack of self-confidence Synonym: Timid, Bashful | Antonym: Confident, Bold
Ebullient (adj.) — Cheerful and full of energy Synonym: Exuberant, Vivacious | Antonym: Depressed, Gloomy
Enervate (v.) — Weaken; deprive of vitality Synonym: Weaken, Debilitate | Antonym: Energize, Strengthen
Facetious (adj.) — Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor Synonym: Flippant, Frivolous | Antonym: Serious, Earnest
Garrulous (adj.) — Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters Synonym: Loquacious, Verbose | Antonym: Taciturn, Reticent
Impetuous (adj.) — Acting without thinking; impulsive Synonym: Rash, Hasty | Antonym: Cautious, Deliberate
Jocular (adj.) — Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous Synonym: Playful, Witty | Antonym: Serious, Solemn
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