Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frugal
(SSC CGL 2023)
Frugal
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Reckless
12%
Weary
18%
Severe
58%
Extravagant
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Persuaded
(SSC CGL 2023)
Persuaded
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
14%
Evaded
16%
Bombarded
62%
Dissuaded
8%
Situated
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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Students of this school can not defeat me.
Students of this school can not defeat me.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
I could not be defeated by students of this school.
10%
I could not being defeated by students of this school.
49%
I can not be defeated by students of this school.
23%
I could not be defeated by students of that school.
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He said, “Why didn’t you send your application to me ?’’
He said, “Why didn’t you send your application to me ?’’
Anonymous Quiz
16%
He enquired why had I not sent my application to him.
14%
He enquired why did I not send my application to him.
21%
He enquired why I did not send my application to him.
49%
He enquired why I had not sent my application to him.
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
62%
explaination
6%
explained
26%
expertise
7%
experiment
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
13%
laudable
16%
laughable
18%
lamentable
54%
liabel
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Showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Insomniac
15%
Meticulous
7%
Pertinent
75%
Dexterous
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In deep water
Anonymous Quiz
5%
To die
81%
In great difficulty
12%
To fail completely
2%
To surrender
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase:
Oily tongue
Oily tongue
Anonymous Quiz
70%
Flattery
15%
Hungry person
12%
Strong critic
4%
Rich food
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Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
We cannot postpone today's discussion on the issue of security of the colony___________ it is urgent.
We cannot postpone today's discussion on the issue of security of the colony___________ it is urgent.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
In case
72%
Because
8%
Therefore
10%
Although
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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement.
Keep him at arm's length (lest you may not) repent in the long run.
Keep him at arm's length (lest you may not) repent in the long run.
Anonymous Quiz
9%
Or you may not
11%
No improvement
32%
Unless you may
47%
Lest you should
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Directions: Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
It was the advertisement for a metal detector called Wonder Sweeper 5000.
Jacob believed he could find the buried treasure of the pirates if he had that detector.
Jacob was reading one of his comic books when he came upon something interesting.
So, he decided to save every penny till he had enough money to buy one.
It was the advertisement for a metal detector called Wonder Sweeper 5000.
Jacob believed he could find the buried treasure of the pirates if he had that detector.
Jacob was reading one of his comic books when he came upon something interesting.
So, he decided to save every penny till he had enough money to buy one.
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Directions: Given below are six sentences
A-F, of which A and F are static and B-E have been jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of the jumbled sentences.
Dr. Sadao Hoki's house was built on a spot on the Japanese coast where he had played as a little boy.
His father had said, "Those islands are the stepping stones to the future for Japan.
His father had taken him to the islands of those seas and taught him things he had not forgotten.
As a boy, Sadao had climbed the pines, supporting himself on his bare feet as the men did in the South Seas.
The square stone house was set upon rocks above a beach outlined with bent pines.
"Where shall we step from them?" Sadao had asked seriously.
A-F, of which A and F are static and B-E have been jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of the jumbled sentences.
Dr. Sadao Hoki's house was built on a spot on the Japanese coast where he had played as a little boy.
His father had said, "Those islands are the stepping stones to the future for Japan.
His father had taken him to the islands of those seas and taught him things he had not forgotten.
As a boy, Sadao had climbed the pines, supporting himself on his bare feet as the men did in the South Seas.
The square stone house was set upon rocks above a beach outlined with bent pines.
"Where shall we step from them?" Sadao had asked seriously.
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 03.09.2024
1.SABOTAGE (VERB): (नुक़सान पहुंचाना): wreck
Synonyms: vandalize, destroy
Antonyms: strengthen
Example Sentence:
Power lines from South Africa were sabotaged by rebel forces.
2. AFFORDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (किफायती): inexpensive
Synonyms: cheap, reasonably priced
Antonyms: expensive
Example Sentence:
Goa has affordable houses for everyone.
3. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish
Synonyms: prosper burgeon
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:
Education groups tend to thrive on organization.
4.COMPLACENCY (NOUN): (शालीनता): smugness
Synonyms: self-satisfaction, self-approval
Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Example Sentence:
The figures are better, but there are no grounds for complacency.
5. SPUR (VERB): (प्रोत्साहित करना): stimulate
Synonyms: encourage, prompt
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Her sons' passion for computer games spurred her to set up a software business.
6. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (महत्वपूर्ण): crucial
Synonyms: vital, essential
Antonyms: unimportant
Example Sentence:
Temperature is a critical factor in successful fruit storage.
7. ANNIHILATE (VERB): (मिटा देना): destroy
Synonyms: wipe out, obliterate
Antonyms: create
Example Sentence:
A simple bomb could annihilate all.
8. TENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (थोड़ा): slight
Synonyms: insubstantial, flimsy
Antonyms: convincing
Example Sentence:
The tenuous link between interest rates and investment.
9. STRIFE (NOUN): (झगड़ा): conflict
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:
There was strife within the community.
10.STRENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कठिन): arduous
Synonyms: difficult, hard
Antonyms: easy
Example Sentence:
Her lean body handled the strenuous task easily.
1.SABOTAGE (VERB): (नुक़सान पहुंचाना): wreck
Synonyms: vandalize, destroy
Antonyms: strengthen
Example Sentence:
Power lines from South Africa were sabotaged by rebel forces.
2. AFFORDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (किफायती): inexpensive
Synonyms: cheap, reasonably priced
Antonyms: expensive
Example Sentence:
Goa has affordable houses for everyone.
3. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish
Synonyms: prosper burgeon
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:
Education groups tend to thrive on organization.
4.COMPLACENCY (NOUN): (शालीनता): smugness
Synonyms: self-satisfaction, self-approval
Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Example Sentence:
The figures are better, but there are no grounds for complacency.
5. SPUR (VERB): (प्रोत्साहित करना): stimulate
Synonyms: encourage, prompt
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
Her sons' passion for computer games spurred her to set up a software business.
6. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (महत्वपूर्ण): crucial
Synonyms: vital, essential
Antonyms: unimportant
Example Sentence:
Temperature is a critical factor in successful fruit storage.
7. ANNIHILATE (VERB): (मिटा देना): destroy
Synonyms: wipe out, obliterate
Antonyms: create
Example Sentence:
A simple bomb could annihilate all.
8. TENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (थोड़ा): slight
Synonyms: insubstantial, flimsy
Antonyms: convincing
Example Sentence:
The tenuous link between interest rates and investment.
9. STRIFE (NOUN): (झगड़ा): conflict
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:
There was strife within the community.
10.STRENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कठिन): arduous
Synonyms: difficult, hard
Antonyms: easy
Example Sentence:
Her lean body handled the strenuous task easily.
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Today's Word
Retail (verb)
Meaning: to sell things or goods usually in shops
Example: Local shops retail various type of things. 🛍
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03 September 2024 Current
➼ 'National Nutrition Week' (National Nutrition Week 2024) is celebrated every year from 1 to 30 September in India .
भारत में प्रत्येक वर्ष 1 से 30 सितंबर तक ‘राष्ट्रीय पोषण सप्ताह’ मनाया जाता है।
➼ President Draupadi Murmu released the new flag and emblem of the Supreme Court in the closing session of the National Conference.
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने राष्ट्रीय कांफ्रेंस के समापन सत्र में सुप्रीम कोर्ट का नया ध्वज और प्रतीक चिन्ह जारी किया है।
➼ Indian shooter ' Rubina Francis' has won the bronze medal in the women's 10 meter air pistol event at the Paris Paralympics.
भारतीय निशानेबाज ‘रुबीना फ्रांसिस’ (Rubina Francis) ने पेरिस पैरालंपिक में महिलाओं की 10 मीटर एयर पिस्टल स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक अपने नाम किया है।
➼ 'Air Marshal Tejinder Singh' has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
‘एयर मार्शल तेजिंदर सिंह’ ने भारतीय वायु सेना के उप-प्रमुख का पदभार संभाला है।
➼ India has won a total of four medals including one gold, two silver and one bronze in the Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany.
जर्मनी के हनोवर में डेफ शूटिंग चैंपियनशिप में भारत ने एक स्वर्ण, दो रजत और एक कांस्य सहित कुल चार पदक जीते हैं।
➼ 60 Indian participants will take part in 61 events in the upcoming ' WorldSkills Competition' to be held in Lyon, France .
फ्रांस के लियोन में होने जा रही आगामी ‘विश्व कौशल प्रतियोगिता’ में 60 भारतीय प्रतिभागी 61 प्रतिस्पर्धाओं में हिस्सा लेंगे।
➼ Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on September 1 honoured renowned Nadaswaram player 'Seshampatti Sivalingam' with the 'Sangit Kala Vibhushan Lifetime Achievement Award' in Mumbai.
महाराष्ट्र के राज्यपाल सी.पी.राधाकृष्णन ने 1 सितंबर को मुंबई में जाने-माने नादस्वरम वादक ‘शेषमपट्टी शिवालिंगम’ को ‘संगीत कला विभूषण लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट पुरस्कार’ से सम्मानित किया है।
➼ The Central Government has recently released the Biotechnology Policy - ' Bio E-3' related to economy, environment and employment.
केंद्र सरकार ने हाल ही में अर्थव्यवस्था, पर्यावरण और रोजगार संबंधी जैव-प्रौद्योगिकी नीति- ‘बायो ई-3’ जारी की है।
➼ France President Emmanuel Macron was awarded the Gold Medal of the Olympic Order for the success of the Paris Olympics 2024.
फ्रांस के राष्ट्रपति इमैनुएल मैक्रोन को पेरिस ओलंपिक 2024 की सफलता के लिए ओलंपिक ऑर्डर के स्वर्ण पदक से सम्मानित किया गया।
➼ NorthEast United FC won the Durand Cup for the first time.
नॉर्थईस्ट यूनाइटेड एफसी ने पहली बार डूरंड कप जीता।
➼ A committee was formed under the chairmanship of Justice Nawab Singh to resolve the grievances of the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border.
शंभू सीमा पर प्रदर्शन कर रहे किसानों की शिकायतों का समाधान करने के लिए जस्टिस नवाब सिंह की अध्यक्षता में समिति का गठन हुआ।
➼ Preeti Pal became the first Indian female para athlete to win two medals in track and field.
प्रीति पाल ट्रैक और फील्ड में दो पदक जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला पैरा एथलीट बनी।
➼ Cabinet approves semiconductor unit at Sanand, Gujarat under India Semiconductor Mission.
कैबिनेट ने इंडिया सेमीकंडक्टर मिशन के तहत गुजरात के साणंद में सेमीकंडक्टर इकाई को मंजूरी दी।
➼ The 14th Congress of Hockey India was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
हॉकी इंडिया की 14वीं कांग्रेस उत्तर प्रदेश के लखनऊ में आयोजित हुई।
➼ Neeraj Chopra was honored with the 'Youth Icon Award 2024' at the first edition of the 'FICCI Young Leaders Awards 2024'.
‘फिक्की यंग लीडर्स अवार्ड्स 2024' के पहले संस्करण में नीरज चोपडा को 'यूथ आइकॉन अवार्ड 2024’ से सम्मानित किया गया।
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