In Bank Exams, questions based on Vocabulary often turn out to be a goblin for many candidates as they neglect it while preparing for the Exam and concentrate on other topics. A good vocabulary helps in countering the verbal reasoning. of the Bank PO exams like IBPS PO, IBPS RRB PO and SBI PO Etc.
Vocabulary is indeed an indispensable part of the English Section of all bank Exams. A good vocabulary helps you to not only understand the questions quickly but also in solving questions on Reading Comprehension and answering vocabulary-related questions. Synonyms and Antonyms is an essential part of the vocabulary. It provides you with similar words with varied meanings. Questions on Synonyms and Antonyms require strong Word Power and knowledge of proper or appropriate usage of words. That is the reason why PracticeMock.com is continuing this series of vocabulary-based articles focusing Synonyms and Antonyms alphabetically. It will instill in your mind the required vocabulary to deal with vocabulary-related-questions in all the major Bank exams.
In this article, we will continue our search for important Synonyms and Antonyms that make their way into the Bank Exams as Vocabulary based questions. Also the words lists given below are useful for the candidates pursuing different competitive Bank exams, including but not limited to Bank PO/Clerk, NABARD, SBI Exams.
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Let’s take a look at some of the most important Synonyms and Antonyms that you cant afford to leave, if you want to solve related questions and grab full marks in it!
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Important Synonyms (I-L)
Given below is a table with most important Synonyms you must know:
| S. No. | Word | Synonyms |
| 1. | Illiterate | Unlearned, Ignorant, Uneducated |
| 2. | Impotent | Disabled, Inadequate, Incapable, Powerless |
| 3. | Impertinent | Disrespectful, Effrontery, Gall, Impudent, Presumptuous |
| 4. | Impulsive | Capricious |
| 5. | Incisive | Able to draw fine distinctions, Trenchant |
| 6. | Ingenuous | Innocent, Naïve |
| 7. | Ingratiate | Gain favour deliberately, inveigle (obtain by), Obsequious |
| 8. | Insidious | Subtly destructive, Pernicious |
| 9. | Immaterial | Unimportant, Insignificant, Useless, Irrelevant |
| 10. | Imminent | Approaching, Inevitable, Impending |
| 11. | Irresolute | Undecided, Unsettled, Wavering, Vacillating |
| 12. | Indignant | Angry, Furious, Irate, Exasperated, Outraged |
| 13. | Inanimate | Dead, Dormant, Lifeless, Stagnant, Extinct |
| 14. | Ingenuous | Artless, Sincere, Naïve, Innocent |
| 15. | Insidious | Subtle, Deceitful, Dangerous, Sly |
| 16. | Intimate | Affectionate, Loving, Cozy |
| 17. | inexorable | Merciless, Relentless, Inescapable |
| 18. | impertinent | Arrogant, Impudent, Insolvent, Brash |
| 19. | Jolly | Jovial, Merry, Cheerful, Playful |
| 20. | Jubilant | Elated, Triumphant |
| 21. | Joy | Delight, Pleasure, Ecstasy, Elation |
| 22. | Knave | Fraud, Cheat, Scoundrel, Rogue |
| 23. | Lament | Grieve, Sorrow, Mourn |
| 24. | Liberal | Generous, Kind, Tolerant, Permissive |
| 25. | Lenient | Compassionate, Forbearing, Forgiving, Mild |
| 26. | Lethargy | Laziness, Idleness, Stupor, Sluggishness |
| 27. | Likeness | Affinity, Resemblance, Similarity |
| 28. | Lively | Active, Agile, Brisk, Enthusiastic |
| 29. | Loyal | Devoted, Faithful, Honest, Trustworthy |
| 30. | Loll | Drape oneself, Lounge, Sprawl |
| 31. | Lurid | Exaggerated, Melodramatic, Overdramatized |
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Important (opposites) Antonym (I-L)
Given below is a table with most important Antonyms you must know:
| S. No. | Word | Antonym |
| 1. | Impenitent | Repentant |
| 2. | Impulsive | Cautious |
| 3. | Indifferent | Eager, Interested, Partial |
| 4. | Indigent | Rich |
| 5. | Infernal | Heavenly |
| 6. | Inhale | Exhale |
| 7. | Innocent | Guilty |
| 8. | Insipid | Tasty |
| 9. | Insult | Esteem, Honour, Respect |
| 10. | Interesting | Dull, Uninteresting |
| 11. | Jest | Seriously |
| 12. | Keep | Discard |
| 13. | Knowledge | Ignorance |
| 14. | Labour | Rest, Repose |
| 15. | Languid | Energetic |
| 16. | Law | Anarchy |
| 17. | Leader | Follower |
| 18. | Lenient | Strict |
| 19. | Lethargic | Energetic |
| 20. | Liberty | Slavery |
| 21. | Limit | Stretch |
| 22. | Lovely | Hideous |
| 23. | Loud | Soft |
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Conclusion
Mastering the vocabulary part not only increases your chances of performing well in the language section but also increases your overall Exam score. Therefore, you need to memorize the above-mentioned Antonyms and Synonyms to answer vocabulary-related questions. Try to learn at least 10 synonyms and 10 antonyms every day. Don’t forget that a good vocabulary will not only increase your word power, but also enhance your comprehension ability. Make sure you write down these words again and again to commit them to your memory forever. You can also use these words while writing Essays or Summaries. Also, if you are preparing for NABARD Grade A Exam, you can give NABARD Grade A Mock Tests to check your progress through the English section of the syllabus.
Stay tuned for more words in the next article!
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