10. Vocabulary(Day 10)

Below are 10 vocabulary words often tested in the competitive examinations, along with their meanings and example sentences:

1. Docile: Someone or something as easy to manage, teach, or control.

Example: The new puppy was incredibly docile, quickly learning commands and never showing signs of aggression.

2. Preposterous: something that is utterly absurd, silly, ridiculous, or contrary to reason.

Example: The claim that aliens are secretly living among us is preposterous and lacks any credible evidence

3. Tempestuous: Involving a lot of difficulties.

Example: Their tempestuous relationship was filled with constant arguments and passionate reconciliations.

4. Funambulist: "funis" (meaning "rope") and "ambulare" (meaning "to walk") A person who practices the art of walking or performing feats on a tightrope or high wire.

Example: The circus featured an impressive lineup of acts, but the most breathtaking performance was by the funambulist, who gracefully walked across a thin tightrope suspended high above the crowd.

5. Usurer: A person or entity that lends money to borrowers and charges excessively high or illegal rates of interest on the loans.

Example: The local moneylender was known to be a ruthless usurer, charging borrowers exorbitant interest rates that left them struggling to repay their loans.

6. Colporteur: A person who travels from place to place, often on foot, to sell or distribute religious or other books, pamphlets, or other written material.

Example: The colporteur walked long distances, going from village to village, to share religious texts and scriptures with the local communities.

7. Posse: A group of Policemen

Example: The sheriff called for a posse to help track down the fugitive who had escaped from the county jail.

8. Teetotaller: A person who abstains completely from consuming alcoholic beverages

Example: As a teetotaler, Mary always orders non-alcoholic beverages when she goes out with her friends

9. Truant: A student who is absent from school without permission or a valid reason.

Example: The school implemented a new program to address truancy and encourage students to attend classes regularly.

10. Sinecure: “sine" (meaning "without") and "cura" (meaning "care" or "worry"),a position or job that requires little or no work but provides a regular salary or income.

Example: The position of museum director was considered a sinecure, as the person appointed to the role had no previous experience in curating, and the actual responsibilities were handled by the deputy director.

Remember to practice using these words in sentences to reinforce your understanding and improve your vocabulary retention. Good luck with your SSC exam! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.