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VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 30/09/2018 1. Anomaly- Meaning: deviation from the normal Synonyms: deviation, irregularity, aberration Antonyms: conformity, regularity 2. Anonymous- Meaning: having no known name or identity Synonyms: undisclosed, unidentified, unnamed Antonyms: known, named 3. Antagonism- Meaning: actively expressed opposition or hostility Synonyms: animus, antipathy, disagreement Antonyms: agreement, approval, harmony 4. Antecedent- Meaning: someone from whom you are descended Synonyms: former, past, anterior Antonyms: current, future, present 5. Anticipate- Meaning: to imagine or expect that something will happen Synonyms: await, assume,  forecast Antonyms: doubt

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 29/09/2018 1. Ample- Meaning: more than enough in size or capacity Synonyms: abundant, plentiful, copious Antonyms: lacking, limited, meager 2. Analogous- Meaning: similar or equivalent in some respects Synonyms: comparable, related Antonyms: disconnected, dissimilar 3. Anecdote- Meaning: short account of an incident Synonyms: episode, narration, short story Antonyms: ------- 4. Animosity- Meaning: strong dislike, opposition or anger Synonyms: antagonism, enmity, hate Antonyms: friendship, goodwill, kindness 5. Annihilate- Meaning: kill in large numbers Synonyms: crush, demolish, finish off Antonyms: construct, create, establish

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 28/09/2018  1. Ambiguous- Meaning: having more than one possible meaning Synonyms: dubious, enigmatic Antonyms: certain, definite, clear 2. Ambivalent- Meaning: uncertain, two opposite feelings at a same time Synonyms: contradictory, doubtful, hesitant   Antonyms: certain, clear, decided 3. Amiable- Meaning: pleasant and friendly Synonyms: affable, charming, cordial Antonyms: bad, hostile, unfriendly 4. Amicable- Meaning: characterized by friendship and good will Synonyms: peaceful, polite, harmonious Antonyms: rude, impolite 5. Amnesty- Meaning: a decision by government that allows political prisoners to go free Synonyms: forgiveness, immunity Antonyms: -----

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 27/09/2018  1. Alacrity- Meaning: liveliness, eagerness Synonyms: alertness, briskness, enthusiasm Antonyms: apathy, coolness, lethargy 2. Allege- Meaning: report, maintain Synonyms: charge, cite, declare Antonyms: deny, withdraw, take back 3. Alleviate- Meaning: provide physical relief Synonyms: mitigate, ease, assuage Antonyms: intensify, irritate 4. Allude- Meaning: to mention someone or something in a brief way Synonyms: advert, imply, refer, point Antonyms: announce, declare 5. Aloof- Meaning: not friendly or willing to take part in things Synonyms: haughty, indifferent, unresponsive Antonyms: friendly, interested, kind

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 26/09/2018  1. Affinity- Meaning: liking or sympathy for someone or something Synonyms: closeness, fondness, affection Antonyms: hate, dislike 2. Affliction- Meaning: a cause of great suffering and distress Synonyms: disease, illness, calamity Antonyms: comfort, good health, delight 3. Affluent- Meaning: having lot of money or lot of things Synonyms: prosperous, rich, upscale Antonyms: poor, destitute 4. Agile- Meaning: moving quickly, lightly Synonyms: energetic, frisky, limber Antonyms: depressed, down, dull 5. Agrarian- Meaning: relating to the land ( for farming) Synonyms: rural, agricultural Antonyms: urban

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 25/09/2018  1. Adulation- Meaning: very great admiration, praise Synonyms: applause, commendation Antonyms: abuse, criticism 2. Adversity- Meaning: a state of misfortune, affliction Synonyms: crunch, difficulty, hardship Antonyms: ease, benefit, favor, happiness 3. Advocacy- Meaning: active support of an idea or cause Synonyms: assistance, backing Antonyms: stoppage, discouragement 4. Aesthetic- Meaning: relating to enjoyment or study of beauty Synonyms: artistic, creative Antonyms: displeasing 5. Affable- Meaning: friendly, easy to talk to Synonyms: amiable, gentle, courteous Antonyms: hateful, impolite, irritable

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 24/09/2018  1. Adept- Meaning: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude Synonyms: adroit, capable, deft, skilled Antonyms: clumsy, incapable, unskillful 2. Adhere- Meaning:stick to firmly Synonyms: comply, heed, obey Antonyms: disobey, ignore, overlook 3. Admonish- Meaning: to tell someone that they have done something wrong Synonyms: advise, berate, chide Antonyms: allow, compliment, flatter 4. Adorn- Meaning: make more attractive by adding colour or ornament Synonyms: beautify, bedeck, dress up Antonyms:disfigure, spoil, uglify 5. Adroit- Meaning: quick, skillful or adept in action or thought Synonyms: adept,artful, deft Antonyms: incompetent, awkard

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 23/09/2018 1. Accomplice- Meaning: a person who helps another to commit a crime Synonyms: aide, associate, collaborator Antonyms: antagonist, enemy 2. Acme- Meaning: highest level or degree attainable Synonyms: climax, culmination, height Antonyms: base, bottom 3. Acquit- Meaning: to be better than expected in a difficult situation Synonyms: absolve, clear, discharge Antonyms: accuse, blame, charge 4. Acute- Meaning: extremely sharp or intense Synonyms: intense, keen, subtle Antonyms:blunt, calm, dull 5. Adamant- Meaning: impossible to persuade or unwillling to change an opinion Synonyms: determined, insistent, resolute Antonyms: flexible, irresolute, lenient

VOCABULARY OF THE DAY- 22/09/2018 1. Abase- Meaning: Cause to feel shame Synonyms: befoul, dilute, dirty Antonyms: honor, clarify, clean 2. Abhor- Meaning: to dislike, hate Synonyms: abominate, despise Antonyms: like, prefer, desire, love 3. Abject- Meaning: Miserable, unfortunate Synonyms:base, humble Antonyms: arrogant, haughty 4. Abstain- Meaning: Consuming Synonyms: keep, refrain, hold Antonyms: bow, give in, submit 5. Accentuate- Meaning: focus, identify Synonyms:accent, feature, foreground Antonyms: understate, belittle

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF  20 SEP 2018 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2018: 1. Ashraf Ghani ( Afghanistan President) visited India for Bilateral meeting held in New Delhi. 2. ISRO's first space Technology Incubation Centre inaugurated at NIT, Agartala. 3. A new scheme: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna , for unemployed insured persons approved  by ESIC . 4. Nationals Sports Awards 2018 winners list announced. For complete list, refer blog. 5. Atomic energy commission new Chief : K N Vyas. 6. National Surgical Strike Day: 29 September. 7. Joint Air force Exercise: Aviaindra-18 between India & Russia, started in Russia. 8. Book:    Story so Far     Author: Sundeep Mishra 9. The foundation stone of World-class Convention centre laid by PM in New Delhi worth of Rs. 25,703 Crore. 10. International day of Peace: 21 September. 11.Smita Patil Award for best Actor winner: Anushka Sharma  12. A fine of Rs 38 crores was imposed on YES Bank ( CEO: Rana Kapoor) in