“Vocabulary of the Day” by StudyToper is a daily feature aimed at enhancing the English proficiency of candidates and boosting their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is chosen from a newspaper and presented along with its meaning, examples of usage, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and similar-sounding words with different meanings. This initiative simplifies vocabulary building, improves language skills and helps candidates excel in the English Language section.
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Meaning: To become larger or higher; To increase
Hindi meaning: to intensify, accelerate, or make (a situation) more serious
Newspaper: The Indian Express
Use of the word: Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has increased in the last two weeks Escalated Tension in the Middle East.
Synonyms: increase (Increase,
Antonyms: decline (decline,
Q. Which of the following is an antonym of the word escalate?
a) to intensify
b) climb
c) to enlarge
d) none of the above
Similar sounding words with different meanings:
- braid: braid
- oblique: sidelong
Year. D): none of these
Benefits of Vocabulary Building
Building a strong vocabulary is essential for success in competitive exams and enhancing communication skills. Expanding vocabulary knowledge provides several important benefits, including:
- clear and accurate communication: A strong vocabulary allows candidates to express their ideas more accurately and efficiently in both writing and speech.
- better conversation skills: Being familiar with a variety of synonyms and antonyms enables clearer expression of ideas, leading to more engaging and meaningful conversations.
- advanced language proficiency: Constantly learning new words strengthens overall English proficiency, aiding both personal and professional development.
- confident expression: A wide vocabulary empowers individuals to express their ideas and opinions with confidence and leave a lasting impression.
- better test performance: Strong vocabulary skills enhance performance in the English section of competitive exams, thereby contributing to scoring higher marks.
