Below are 10 vocabulary words often tested in the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, along with their meanings and example sentences:
1. Acquiesce: To accept or comply without protest.
Example: The students decided to acquiesce to the teacher's request and complete the assignment.
2. Valetudinarian: Someone who is excessively concerned about their health and is constantly worried about or suffering from imagined or minor ailments.
Example: Mary is a valetudinarian; she always thinks she has some serious illness, even though doctors repeatedly assure her that she's perfectly healthy.
3. Proletarian: A member of the working class, especially someone who earns a living by selling their labor for wages.
Example: In the 19th and early 20th centuries, during the rise of industrialization, many factory workers and laborers were considered proletarians.
4. Stentorian: A very loud, powerful, and booming voice.
Example: When the teacher needed to get the attention of the entire class, he used his stentorian voice to call for silence, and instantly, the noisy room fell quiet.
5.Egalitarian: Belief in or the practice of promoting equality and equal rights for all individuals, regardless of their social, economic, or cultural background.
Example: Sarah is a strong advocate for egalitarianism. She firmly believes that everyone should have equal opportunities and access to education, healthcare, and basic human rights.
6. Nimble: Someone or something as quick, agile, and able to move or react with ease and dexterity.
Example: Maria is a nimble dancer, effortlessly gliding across the stage with grace and precision.
7.Peevish: Someone as easily irritated, grumpy, or having a tendency to complain or be in a bad mood over trivial matters.
Example: After a long day at work, John was feeling peevish and snapped at his colleagues for minor mistakes. He found himself getting irritated by the smallest inconveniences, such as a slow internet connection or a misplaced pen.
8. Badger: Can be used as both a noun and a verb.
As a Noun: A stocky, burrowing mammal with a distinctive black and white striped face, belonging to the Mustelidae family.
As a Verb: To pester, harass, or annoy persistently.
Example as a noun: While hiking in the woods, we spotted a badger digging a burrow near a stream.
Example As a Verb: The salesperson wouldn't stop badgering me with phone calls, even after I told them I wasn't interested in their product
10. Fatuous: silly, foolish, or devoid of intelligence and common sense
Example:John's fatuous remarks during the important business meeting made everyone question his ability to handle responsibilities.
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.
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