8. Vocabulary(Day 8)

 

Below are 10 vocabulary words often tested in the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, along with their meanings and example sentences:

1. Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in their beliefs.

Example: The religious zealot was willing to go to extreme lengths to promote his ideology.

2. Wan: Pale, weak, or lacking vitality.

Example: After being sick for days, he looked wan and exhausted.

3. Trepidation: Fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example: The first-time flier felt trepidation before boarding the plane.

4. Recalcitrant: Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Example: The recalcitrant employee refused to follow the company's policies.

5. Pariah: An outcast or a person rejected by society.

Example: After the scandal, he became a social pariah, and nobody wanted to associate with him.

6. Malaise: A general feeling of discomfort or unease.

Example: The company was facing a period of financial malaise.

7. Hackneyed: Overused to the point of becoming clichéd.

Example: The hackneyed phrases in the speech failed to impress the audience.

8. Ebullient: Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.

Example: The ebullient crowd cheered for their favorite team during the match.

9. Deleterious: Harmful or damaging.

Example: Smoking is known to have deleterious effects on one's health.

10. Ameliorate: To make something better or improve a situation.

Example: The new policy aims to ameliorate the living conditions of the underprivileged.

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.