English vocabulary for SSC/BANKING

#One_Word_Substitution 🔰 PHOBIAS 🔰 ● Fear of height – Acrophobia (ऊंचाई से डरना) ● Fear of water –hydrophobia (पानी से डरना) ● Fear of public places. large or open places – Agoraphobia (public place से डर लगना) ● Fear of crowd -Demophobia (लोगों  से डर) ● Fear of women – Gynophobia(महिलाओं से डर) ● Fear of book – Bibliophobia (किताबों से डर) ● Fear of being confined in a particular place –Claustrophobia (बंद आस्थानों से डर) ● Fear of foreigners – Xenophobia (विदेशियों से डर) ● Fear of Depths – Bathophobia (गहराई से डर) ● Fear of Ugliness – Cacophobia (भद्देपन से डर) ● Fear of Beauty – Callophobia (सुन्दरता से डर) ● Fear of Colours – Chromophobia (रंगों से डर) ● Fear of Dogs – Cynophobia (कुत्तों से डर) ● Fear of fire – pyrophobia (आग से डर) ● Fear of trees – Dendrophobia (पेड़ों से डर) 🔰 KILLING 🔰 ● Killing of one’s father – Patricide (पिता की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s mother – Matricide (माता की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s parents – Parricide (माता-पिता की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s brother – Fratricide (भाई की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s sister – Sororicide (बहन की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s wife – Uxoricide (पत्नी की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s husband – Meriticide (पति की हत्या) ● Killing of one’s child – Filicide (अपने संतान की हत्या) ● Killing of infants – Infanticide (नवजात की हत्या) ● Killing of foets – Foeticide (भ्रूण की हत्या) ● Killing of a particular race of people –Genocide (विशेष जाति के लोगों की हत्या) ● Killing of a man – Homicide (मानव हत्या) ● Killing of a dog – Cannicide (कुत्ते की हत्या) ● Killing of a snake – Herpeticide (साँपों की हत्या) ● Killing of a king –Regicide (राजा की हत्या) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖

✅ *ONE Word Substitution - PHOBIA* 1. *Arachnophobia* – The fear of spiders - मकड़ियों का विकृत भय. 2. *Ophidiophobia* – The fear of snakes. - एक ऐसी बीमारी जिसमें साँपों के काट खाने का डर लगा रहता है. 3. *Acrophobia* – The fear of heights. ऊँचाई का डर. 4. *Agoraphobia* – The fear of open or crowded spaces. People with this fear often wont leave home.- भीड़ अथवा खुली जगह का भय. 5. *Cynophobia* – The fear of dogs. - कुत्ते से असाधारण भय. 6. *Claustrophobia* – The fear of small spaces like elevators, small rooms and other enclosed spaces. - लिफ्ट, छोटी जगहों या बंद कमरों से डर लगना. 7. *Mysophobia* – The fear of germs. It is also termed as Germophobia or Bacterophobia. - कीटाणु या रोग लगने का भय होना. 8. *Aerophobia* – The fear of flying. - चलती हवा का डर. 9. *Trypophobia* – The fear of holes - छिद्रों से डर लगना. 10. *Thanatophobia* – The fear of death. Even talking about death can be hard. - मृत्यु भय रोग. 11. *Glossophobia* – The fear of public speaking. - सबके सामने, जनता के सामने बोलने से डरना. 12. *Monophobia* – The fear of being alone. Even while eating and/or sleeping. - अकेले रहने से डर लगना. 13. *Atychiphobia* – The fear of failure. - हारने से डर लगने वाला रोग. 14. *Ornithophobia* – The fear of birds. -पक्षियों से डर लगने वाला रोग. 15. *Enochlophobia* – The fear of crowds - भीड़ से डर लगने वाला रोग. 16. *Trypanophobia* – The fear of needles. - सूई से डर लगने वाला रोग. 17. *Aquaphobia* – The fear of water. - पानी से डर लगने वाला रोग. 18. *Hemophobia* – The fear of blood. Even the sight of blood can cause fainting for such people. - खून अथवा खून के दृष्य तक से डर लगने वाला रोग.

*✅ONE WORDS SUBSTITUTION* One who can speak many languages *– Polyglot (बहुभाषी)* A person who believes in God *– Theist (आस्तिक)* A person who does not believe in God *– Atheist (नास्तिक)* A person who doubts everything *– Skeptic (संशयवादी)* A life history written by oneself *– Autobiography (आत्मकथा)* A life history written by someone else *– Biography (जीवनी)* A person who loves mankind *– Philanthropist (परोपकारी)* A person who hates mankind *– Misanthrope (मनुष्य द्वेषी)* One who loves books *– Bibliophile (पुस्तक प्रेमी)* One who studies ancient remains *– Archaeologist (पुरातत्ववेत्ता)* One who collects stamps *– Philatelist (डाक टिकट संग्राहक)* A person who walks in sleep *– Somnambulist (नींद में चलने वाला)* A speech delivered without preparation *– Extempore (बिना तैयारी का भाषण)* A person who eats too much *– Glutton (पेटू)* A place where animals are kept *– Zoo (चिड़ियाघर)* A person who never drinks alcohol *– Teetotaler (मद्यत्यागी)* A handwriting that cannot be read *– Illegible (अस्पष्ट लेखन)* Government by the rich *– Plutocracy (धनपतियों का शासन)* Government by the people *– Democracy (लोकतंत्र)* A speech made to oneself *– Soliloquy (स्वगत भाषण)* *React ❤️ for more*

*✅10 Book-Related Idioms and Their Meanings* *1. A closed book –* Something that is completely finished and no longer relevant. *2. An open book –* A person who is easy to understand because they have no secrets. *3. Read someone like a book –* To easily understand what someone is thinking or feeling. *4. The oldest trick in the book –* A well-known dishonest method that has been used many times before. *5. In someone’s good books –* To be in someone’s favor or have their approval. *6. By the book –* To do something strictly according to the rules or guidelines. *7. Bring someone to book –* To hold someone accountable or punish them for their actions. *8. Take a leaf out of someone’s book –* To imitate someone’s actions because they are successful. *9. Don’t judge a book by its cover –* Do not form an opinion about someone or something based only on appearance. *10. Cook the books –* To manipulate financial records dishonestly, often for personal gain.

🔰 COLORFUL IDIOMS & PHRASE 🔰 1. Out of the blue– randomly, without warning, surprisingly Example: “That storm came out of the blue and I didn’t have an umbrella!” 2. Green with envy– to be very jealous, envious Example: “Katie was green with envy when she saw you got a new car for your birthday.” 3. Gray area– something that is unclear, undefined Example: The issue of allowing mobile phones in the classroom is a gray area right now- it could go either way. 4. Caught red-handed– to catch someone in the act of doing something Example: “He was caught red-handed while stealing those candy bars.” 5. Green thumb– to be skilled at gardening Example: “My mother has a green thumb- she can make anything grow!” 6. Black sheep– to be the outcast, odd one out, unlike the others Example: “Rachel is the black sheep in the family because she is an artist whereas everyone else is an economist.” 7. Once in a blue moon– very rarely Example: “Once in a blue moon you will see that mean professor smile.” 8. Take the red eye– a late night flight that arrives early in the morning Example: “I took the red eye from California to New York last night and now I am exhausted.” 9. Tickled pink– to be extremely pleased Example: “Your grandma was tickled pink that you called on her birthday!” 10. White lie– a small lie that is told to be polite or avoid hurting someone’s feelings Example: “I didn’t like her dress, but I told a white lie because I didn’t want to offend her.

#ONE_WORD_SUBSTITUTION 1. A place where water is collected and stored– Reservoir (जलाशय) 2. A place frequented for reasons of pleasure or health– Resort (आश्रय) 3. A place with gambling tables etc.– Casino (जुआघर) 4. A nursery where children of working parents are cared for while their parents are at work– Creche (शिशु सदन) 5. A place where plates, dishes, pots and other cooking utensils are washed up– Scullery (बरतन माँजने की जगह) 6. The sleeping rooms in a college or public institution– Dormitory(छात्रावास) 7. A portable case for holding papers, drawings etc.– Portfolio (जानकारी-संग्रह) 8. An ornamental glass bottle for holding wine or other alcoholic drinks– Decanter(कंटर(शीशे की सुराही) 9. A case in which the blade of a word is kept– Sheath, Scabbard (म्यान) 10. A place for lunatics, and political refugees– Asylum(शरणस्थान) 11.A place for wrestling– Arena  (अखाड़ा) 12. A place for ammunition and weapons– Arsenal (शस्त्रागार) 13. A place for luggage at a railway station– Cloakroom(सामान-कक्ष) 14. A place for birds– Cage (पिंजरा) 15. A place for wild animals and birds– Menagerie(वन्य पशुशाला

*✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 07 April 2025* 1. *ENLIVEN* (VERB): (हर्षित करना): cheer up Synonyms: raise someone's spirits, uplift Antonyms: subdue Example Sentence: My visit to my mother had quite clearly enlivened her. 2. *PRAGMATIC* (ADJECTIVE): (व्यावहारिक): practical Synonyms: matter-of-fact, realistic Antonyms: impractical Example Sentence: There was no pragmatic solution to the problem. 3. *ADVERSARY* (NOUN): (प्रतिद्वंद्वी): opponent Synonyms: rival, enemy Antonyms: ally Example Sentence: Sonia beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals. 4. *AFFLICT* (VERB): (पीड़ा देना): trouble Synonyms: bother, burden Antonyms: comfort Example Sentence: His younger child was afflicted with a skin disease. 5. *CYNICISM* (NOUN): (संदेहवाद): scepticism Synonyms: doubt, distrust Antonyms: optimism Example Sentence: Her cynicism has influenced me more than I thought. 6. *INCONCEIVABLE* (ADJECTIVE): (समझ से बाहर): beyond belief Synonyms: unbelievable, incredible Antonyms: likely Example Sentence: They behaved with inconceivable cruelty. 7. *HEFTY* (ADJECTIVE): (शक्तिशाली): powerful Synonyms: violent, hard Antonyms: feeble Example Sentence: He aimed a hefty kick at the door. 8. *GLARE* (NOUN): (भौह चढ़ाना): scowl Synonyms: glower, frown Antonyms: smile Example Sentence: She almost gave me a glare of contempt. 9. *CRIPPLE* (VERB): (खराब करना): ruin Synonyms: destroy, wipe out Antonyms: boost Example Sentence: The thought of him almost crippled her. 10. *BUCK* (VERB): (खंडन करना): resist Synonyms: oppose, contradict Antonyms: accept Example Sentence: The shares bucked the market trend.

*✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 02 April 2025* 1. *UNRELENTING* (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual Synonyms: constant, continuous Antonyms: intermittent Example Sentence: He continued to pursue acting with unrelenting hostility. 2. *CONSPICUOUS* (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्पष्ट): clear Synonyms: visible, noticeable Antonyms: inconspicuous Example Sentence: He was uncomfortable about his conspicuous weight gain. 3. *PROLIFERATION* (NOUN): (विकास): growth Synonyms: multiplication, spread Antonyms: decrease Example Sentence: We attempted to measure the rate of cell proliferation. 4. *INDISPENSABLE* (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): essential Synonyms: crucial, necessary Antonyms: dispensable Example Sentence: He made himself indispensable to the parish priest. 5. *PRECARIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): (अनियत): uncertain Synonyms: insecure, unreliable Antonyms: safe Example Sentence: She made a precarious living as a painter. 6. *AGILE* (ADJECTIVE): (चुस्त): nimble Synonyms: lithe, spry Antonyms: clumsy Example Sentence: I am as agile as a monkey. 7. *PERVASIVE* (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): prevalent Synonyms: penetrating, pervading Antonyms: rare Example Sentence: Ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society. 8. *DEFER* (VERB): (झुक जाना): yield Synonyms: submit, give way Antonyms: stand up to Example Sentence: He deferred to Tim's superior knowledge. 9. *RIGOROUS* (ADJECTIVE): (सूक्ष्‍मताप्रिय): meticulous Synonyms: punctilious, conscientious Antonyms: slapdash Example Sentence: The rigorous testing of consumer products was done. 10. *INCUR* (VERB): (झेलना): suffer Synonyms: sustain, experience Antonyms: avoid Example Sentence: I will pay any expenses incurred.

✍ 50 Important Idioms And Phrases Asked In SSC Exams. 1. At sixes and seven – In disorder or confusion 2. Lose head – Panic  3. Take to task – To criticize severely/ to punish 4. Sit in judgement – To pass judgement(or comment on someone ) especially when you have no authority 5. Leave in the lurch – To desert someone 6. Cry over spilt milk – Cry over irreparable loss 7. Bad blood – Active enmity 8. Close shave – A narrow escape 9. Grease palms – To bribe someone 10. Carrot and stick – Reward and punishment policy 11. To cut teeth – To gain experience of something for the first time 12. Cut no ice – Had no influence 13. Close the book - Stop working on something 14. In fits and starts - Irregularly 15. Bird’s eye view – An overview  16. Run in the same groove – Clash with each other  17. Keep your head – Remain calm  18. Pull strings – Use personal influence 19. Pot luck dinner – Dinner where somebody brings something to eat 20. To hit below the belt – To attack unfairly  21. All at sea - Puzzled  22. Sought after – Wanted by many people because it’s of good quality or difficult to find/Pursued by  23. Build castle in the air - Daydreaming  24. On the spur of the moment – To act suddenly, without planning 25. To have something up one’s sleeve – To have a secret plan 26. A red letter day – An important or joyful occasion in one’s life 27. To explore every avenue – To try every opportunity  28. At one’s beck and call – Ready to follow orders/ To be dominated by someone  29. By fair or foul means – In honest or dishonest way  30. Status quo – As it is/ unchanged position  31. To burn candle at both ends – To be extravagant/ Spend without any worry 32. To hit the jackpot – To make money quickly  33. To bring to light – to reveal  34. At the eleventh hour – At the last possible moment  35. Go scot-free – To escape without punishment 36. To shed crocodile tears – To pretend grief  37. To look down one’s nose – To regard with contempt  38. To miss the bus – To miss an opportunity  39. A white elephant – Costly and troublesome possession, with much use to its owner 40. To call spade a spade – To be frank 41. To fight tooth and nail – To fight heroically, in very determined way 42. Birds of same feather – Persons of same character 43. Take exception – To object over something  44. High handed – Using authority in an unreasonable way, overbearing 45. Too fond of one’s own voice – To like talking without wanting to listen to other people/Very selfish  46. By leaps and bounds – Rapidly 47. An open book – Straight forward and honest dealings  48. Fall short – Fail to meet expectation/ have no effect  49. Heart to heart talk – Frank talk  50. Give the game away – Give out the secret(unintentionally)

*✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 25 March 2025* 1. *CULMINATION* (NOUN): (परिणति): climax - Synonyms: *peak*, *pinnacle* - Antonyms: *nadir* - Example Sentence: The deal marked the *culmination* of years of negotiation. 2. *PEER* (NOUN): (सहकर्मी): fellow - Synonyms: *co-worker*, *compeer* - Antonyms: *commoner*, *junior* - Example Sentence: He has got criticism from his *peers*. 3. *CODIFY* (VERB): (संहिताबद्ध करना): organize - Synonyms: *systematize*, *arrange* - Antonyms: *expunge*, *abrogate* - Example Sentence: The statutes have *codified* certain branches of common law. 4. *ACCOMMODATIVE* (ADJECTIVE): (अनुग्राही): corrupt - Synonyms: *adaptative*, *adaptive* - Antonyms: *maladaptive* - Example Sentence: She was understanding, *accommodative*, and always had a solution to all problems. 5. *PROSPECT* (NOUN): (संभावना): hope - Synonyms: *likelihood*, *expectation* - Antonyms: *viewlessness*, *dimness* - Example Sentence: There was no *prospect* of a better day. 6. *UNPRECEDENTED* (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unexpected - Synonyms: *unmatched*, *unequalled* - Antonyms: *normal*, *common* - Example Sentence: The government took the *unprecedented* step of releasing confidential correspondence. 7. *FORBEARANCE* (NOUN): (सहनशीलता): patient self-control - Synonyms: *tolerance*, *patience* - Antonyms: *impatience* - Example Sentence: His unfailing courtesy and *forbearance* under great provocation. 8. *NASCENT* (ADJECTIVE): (नवजात): budding - Synonyms: *growing*, *developing* - Antonyms: *developed*, *mature* - Example Sentence: The Indian space industry is *nascent* at the moment. 9. *KUDOS* (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): applause - Synonyms: *esteem*, *praise* - Antonyms: *dishonour*, *denunciation* - Example Sentence: The hockey team was given *kudos* during a celebratory pep rally after they won. 10. *CONSENT* (NOUN): (सहमति): assent - Synonyms: *agreement*, *permission* - Antonyms: *dissent*, *disagreement* - Example Sentence: Change was made without the *consent*. *Please Hit Like❤️ & Share🙏*

10 idioms frequently featured in The Hindu newspaper A leopard can't change its spots – People can't change their fundamental nature. Don't cry over spilt milk – Don't waste time worrying about past mistakes. You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs – Achieving something often involves sacrifices. To add insult to injury – To make a bad situation worse. The devil is in the details – Small things can cause big problems if overlooked. Don't throw stones in glass houses – Don't criticize others for faults you also have. To have your cake and eat it too – Wanting to have everything without consequences. The proof is in the pudding – The quality of something can only be judged when it's tested. To rest on your laurels – To rely on past achievements and not make further efforts. To fly off the handle – To become extremely angry suddenly. To have a chip on your shoulder – To be easily offended or always ready for a fight. To be on cloud nine – To be extremely happy.

✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 24 March 2025 HERETIC (NOUN): (नास्तिक): schismatic Synonyms: apostate, pagan Antonyms: believer, follower Example Sentence: As a relapsed heretic, he was left to the secular arm. COVERT (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): hidden Synonyms: undercover, secret Antonyms: open, known Example Sentence: Behind his soft behaviour he has some covert intentions. DEFILE (VERB): (अपवित्र करना): corrupt Synonyms: degrade, desecrate Antonyms: honour, praise Example Sentence: He tried to defile the system. FISHY (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहजनक): dubious Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious Antonyms: truthful, aboveboard Example Sentence: I am convinced there is something fishy going on. KNOTTY (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): troublesome Synonyms: mystifying, perplexing Antonyms: easy, facile Example Sentence: It was his knotty idea. KNAVE (NOUN): (दुष्ट): fraud Synonyms: miscreant, rogue Antonyms: hero, angel Example Sentence: He is known as a notorious knave of this area. LUDICROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ऊटपटांग): absurd Synonyms: bizarre, comical Antonyms: normal, ordinary Example Sentence: It was a ludicrous statement made by her. KUDOS (NOUN): (प्रशंसा): praise Synonyms: esteem, applause Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation Example Sentence: When the football team won the state championship, they were given kudos during a celebratory pep rally. JOLT (VERB): (ऐंठना): convulse Synonyms: disturb, jar Antonyms: calm, comfort Example Sentence: His statement jolted me in my mind. VERBOSE (ADJECTIVE): (वाचाल): wordy Synonyms: gabby, circumlocutory Antonyms: concise, succinct Example Sentence: He is a verbose man.

*✅Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 23 March 2025* 1. *SUPERVENE* (VERB): (पीछे आना) : Follow - Synonyms: *pursue*, *supersede* - Antonyms: *retreat*, *precede* - Example Sentence: Team members *supervene* their leaders. 2. *DRACONIAN* (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर) : Harsh - Synonyms: *cruel*, *oppressive* - Antonyms: *easy*, *gentle* - Example Sentence: Your master is a *draconian* man. 3. *DAWDLE* (VERB): (समय नष्ट करना) : Waste time - Synonyms: *loiter*, *procrastinate* - Antonyms: *hasten*, *hurry* - Example Sentence: The teacher warned the student that he will be punished if he *dawdled* again. 4. *PILLAGE* (VERB): (लूटना) : Plunder, destroy - Synonyms: *ravage*, *ransack* - Antonyms: *protect*, *construct* - Example Sentence: The terrorists *pillaged* the city. 5. *NOXIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): (हानिकारक) : Deadly, injurious - Synonyms: *destructive*, *harmful* - Antonyms: *helpful*, *kind* - Example Sentence: This is a *noxious* chemical. 6. *PERSPICACIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): (तीक्ष्ण-बुद्धि) : Observant, perceptive - Synonyms: *alert*, *aware* - Antonyms: *ignorant*, *unobservant* - Example Sentence: The CDI officers are always *perspicacious* with their case. 7. *FERVENT* (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही) : Enthusiastic - Synonyms: *zealous*, *ardent* - Antonyms: *apathetic*, *dull* - Example Sentence: He is a *fervent* child. 8. *FITFUL* (ADJECTIVE): (चंचल) : Spasmodic - Synonyms: *intermittent*, *fluctuating* - Antonyms: *continuous*, *perpetual* - Example Sentence: As long as his breathing is *fitful*, he will continue to need an oxygen machine. 9. *FLOUT* (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना) : Show contempt for - Synonyms: *defy*, *disregard* - Antonyms: *honour*, *praise* - Example Sentence: One should not *flout* the traffic rules. 10. *FEASIBLE* (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य) : Practicable - Synonyms: *possible*, *doable* - Antonyms: *impossible*, *implausible* - Example Sentence: This seems to be a *feasible* solution.

*✅ Important Phrasal Verbs related to Sleep* 1. *Wake up*: Stop sleeping, or make someone stop sleeping Example: James usually *wakes up* early. 2. *Sleep in*: Let yourself sleep later than usual in the morning Example: We usually *sleep in* on Sunday mornings. 3. *Drop off*: Begin to sleep Example: He kept *dropping off* at her desk. 4. *Go off*: Go to sleep Example: I’d just *gone off* to sleep when the phone rang. 5. *Sleep through*: Sleep continuously for a long time Example: I *slept right through* till lunchtime. 6. *Sleep on it*: Delay making a decision until the following day Example: *Sleep on it* and we’ll talk tomorrow okay? 7. *Doze off*: Go to sleep, especially when you did not intend to Example: Sorry, I must have *dozed off* for a few minutes. 8. *Lie down*: Rest on your back Example: Just *lie down* on the bed. 9. *Stay up*: Not go to bed at the time you would normally go to bed Example: We *stayed up* all night talking.