“Vocabulary of the Day” is a daily initiative of StudyToper.in aimed at boosting the English proficiency of candidates and improving their performance in competitive exams. Each day, a word is selected from a newspaper, along with its meaning, examples of usage, synonyms, antonyms, a practice question, and a selection of similar-sounding words with different meanings. This approach simplifies vocabulary learning, strengthens language skills, and helps candidates excel in the English language section.
enmity
Meaning: Feeling of hatred towards the enemy.
Hindi meaning: enmity, enmity, enmity
Newspaper: Indian Express
Use of the word:
The man who demanded Rs 5 crore from Salman Khan to ‘settle’ enmity‘Lawrence Bishnoi apologized to Mumbai Police.
Synonyms: Antipathy (hatred)
Antonyms: Affinity
Q. Which of the following is the antonym of the word enemy?
a) hostility
B) friendship
c) opposition
d) hostility
Similar sounding words with different meanings:
- blond: tired
- Bottle gourd: Bottle gourd
Year. b): Friendship is the antonym of the word enemy. The other three words are synonyms of enemy.
Benefits of Vocabulary Building
It is important to develop a strong vocabulary to excel in competitive exams and enhance communication skills. Expanding your vocabulary has many benefits, such as:
- Clear and accurate communication: A broad vocabulary enables candidates to express their ideas accurately and effectively both in writing and speaking.
- Better Negotiation Skills: Being familiar with a wide range of synonyms and antonyms increases clarity, making discussions more engaging and effective.
- Advanced Language Proficiency: Constantly building vocabulary strengthens overall English proficiency, promoting personal and professional growth.
- Confident Expression: A diverse vocabulary allows individuals to express their ideas and opinions with confidence and leave a lasting impression.
- Better test performance: Strong vocabulary skills contribute to higher performance in the English section of competitive exams, thereby improving scores.
