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SSC CGL 2026 • Tier 1 English
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 is approaching, and English can become one of the most scoring sections if your vocabulary is strong.
According to the official SSC CGL 2026 notification, Tier 1 is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. The Tier 1 examination contains 25 English Comprehension questions carrying 50 marks, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes. There is also a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer.
That makes quick recognition of words especially useful. If you already understand a word, you can often answer a synonym, antonym, contextual vocabulary or comprehension question in seconds rather than trying to guess its meaning during the examination.
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How Were These 100 Words Selected?
This is not an official list released by SSC.
For this article, we studied vocabulary reported in previous SSC examinations and cross-checked it with current SSC CGL preparation resources.
PracticeMock maintains a compilation of more than 600 synonyms reported from previous SSC examinations, containing words such as Intrepid, Abrogate, Diligent, Censure, Panacea, Prudent, Laconic, Haughty, Meticulous, Taciturn and many others included below.
The selection was also cross-checked against current SSC CGL vocabulary collections from Testbook, Physics Wallah and Oliveboard, which similarly focus on high-frequency vocabulary and previous-exam patterns.
SSC also maintains an official section for previous-year question papers, which students should use alongside vocabulary revision.
The purpose of this list is simple: learn 100 useful, exam-oriented words instead of trying to memorise thousands of words without any direction.
100 Important Vocabulary Words for SSC CGL 2026
Meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms, example and a quick memory tip for every word.
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Intrepid
Meaning: Extremely brave and fearless
Hindi Meaning: निडर, साहसी
Synonyms: Fearless, dauntless, courageous
Antonyms: Timid, cowardly, fearful
Example: The intrepid rescue team entered the dangerous building.
Memory Tip: Trepidation means fear. Intrepid means showing no fear.
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Abrogate
Meaning: To officially cancel or abolish something
Hindi Meaning: निरस्त करना, रद्द करना
Synonyms: Repeal, abolish, revoke
Antonyms: Establish, enact, approve
Example: The authorities decided to abrogate the outdated rule.
Memory Tip: If a rule is abrogated, it is removed.
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Deference
Meaning: Polite respect for another person
Hindi Meaning: आदर, सम्मान
Synonyms: Respect, regard, submission
Antonyms: Disrespect, defiance, contempt
Example: The employees treated the senior scientist with deference.
Memory Tip: To defer to someone is to respect their judgement.
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Obnoxious
Meaning: Extremely unpleasant or offensive
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत अप्रिय, घृणित
Synonyms: Offensive, disgusting, unpleasant
Antonyms: Pleasant, agreeable, delightful
Example: His obnoxious behaviour irritated everyone in the room.
Memory Tip: Obnoxious = something you strongly dislike being around.
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Proliferate
Meaning: To increase or spread rapidly
Hindi Meaning: तेजी से बढ़ना या फैलना
Synonyms: Multiply, increase, spread
Antonyms: Decline, diminish, decrease
Example: Online learning platforms have proliferated in recent years.
Memory Tip: Think of prolific — producing a lot.
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Paradox
Meaning: A statement or situation that appears contradictory but may still be true
Hindi Meaning: विरोधाभास
Synonyms: Contradiction, puzzle, anomaly
Antonyms: Consistency, certainty
Example: It is a paradox that more choices can sometimes make decisions harder.
Memory Tip: Paradox = apparently opposite ideas together.
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Colossal
Meaning: Extremely large or great
Hindi Meaning: विशाल, बहुत बड़ा
Synonyms: Enormous, gigantic, immense
Antonyms: Tiny, minute, small
Example: The project required a colossal amount of planning.
Memory Tip: Think of a giant colossus.
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Inception
Meaning: The beginning or starting point of something
Hindi Meaning: आरंभ, शुरुआत
Synonyms: Beginning, commencement, origin
Antonyms: End, conclusion, termination
Example: She has worked with the organisation since its inception.
Memory Tip: Inception = when something comes into existence.
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Grandeur
Meaning: Magnificence or impressive beauty
Hindi Meaning: भव्यता, वैभव
Synonyms: Magnificence, splendour, majesty
Antonyms: Simplicity, plainness, modesty
Example: Tourists admired the grandeur of the historic palace.
Memory Tip: Grand → Grandeur.
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Infatuation
Meaning: An intense but usually short-lived admiration or attraction
Hindi Meaning: मोह, तीव्र आकर्षण
Synonyms: Fascination, passion, obsession
Antonyms: Indifference, dislike
Example: What he considered love was only a temporary infatuation.
Memory Tip: Infatuation is usually intense but temporary.
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Momentous
Meaning: Extremely important or significant
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Significant, important, consequential
Antonyms: Trivial, insignificant, minor
Example: The court delivered a momentous judgement.
Memory Tip: A momentous event creates an important moment in history.
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Quiver
Meaning: To shake slightly and rapidly
Hindi Meaning: कांपना
Synonyms: Tremble, shiver, shake
Antonyms: Steady, remain still
Example: His voice began to quiver during the speech.
Memory Tip: Quiver = a small, quick tremble.
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Adulation
Meaning: Excessive admiration or praise
Hindi Meaning: अत्यधिक प्रशंसा
Synonyms: Flattery, praise, worship
Antonyms: Criticism, condemnation
Example: The actor received enormous adulation from his fans.
Memory Tip: Adulation is more than normal praise.
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Contemplation
Meaning: Deep and careful thought
Hindi Meaning: गहन विचार, चिंतन
Synonyms: Reflection, meditation, consideration
Antonyms: Thoughtlessness, disregard
Example: After careful contemplation, she accepted the offer.
Memory Tip: Contemplate = think deeply.
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Diligent
Meaning: Hard-working and careful
Hindi Meaning: परिश्रमी, मेहनती
Synonyms: Industrious, hardworking, attentive
Antonyms: Lazy, careless, negligent
Example: A diligent student revises regularly rather than only before the exam.
Memory Tip: Diligent people consistently do their work.
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Censure
Meaning: To strongly or formally criticise
Hindi Meaning: कड़ी निंदा करना
Synonyms: Condemn, criticise, rebuke
Antonyms: Praise, approve, commend
Example: The committee censured the official for misconduct.
Memory Tip: Censure = serious criticism.
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Fatal
Meaning: Causing death or disastrous consequences
Hindi Meaning: घातक
Synonyms: Deadly, lethal, mortal
Antonyms: Harmless, safe, nonfatal
Example: A fatal mistake can completely change an outcome.
Memory Tip: Fatal → fatality.
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Doleful
Meaning: Full of sadness
Hindi Meaning: दुखी, शोकपूर्ण
Synonyms: Mournful, sorrowful, gloomy
Antonyms: Cheerful, joyful, happy
Example: He had a doleful expression after hearing the news.
Memory Tip: Doleful = full of sorrow.
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Gruff
Meaning: Rough in manner or voice
Hindi Meaning: रूखा, कर्कश
Synonyms: Harsh, rough, brusque
Antonyms: Gentle, pleasant, polite
Example: His voice sounded gruff, although he was actually friendly.
Memory Tip: Gruff sounds rough — and often means rough.
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Fidelity
Meaning: Faithfulness or loyalty
Hindi Meaning: निष्ठा, वफादारी
Synonyms: Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness
Antonyms: Betrayal, disloyalty, infidelity
Example: The officer was respected for his fidelity to his duties.
Memory Tip: Fidelity = faithful.
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Infructuous
Meaning: Producing no useful result
Hindi Meaning: निष्फल, बेनतीजा
Synonyms: Fruitless, futile, unproductive
Antonyms: Fruitful, productive, successful
Example: Several infructuous attempts were made to resolve the issue.
Memory Tip: In-fructuous = without fruit → without result.
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Garnish
Meaning: To decorate or embellish something
Hindi Meaning: सजाना
Synonyms: Adorn, decorate, embellish
Antonyms: Strip, spoil, disfigure
Example: The chef garnished the dish with fresh herbs.
Memory Tip: A garnish makes something look better.
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Mentor
Meaning: An experienced person who guides another person
Hindi Meaning: मार्गदर्शक
Synonyms: Adviser, guide, counsellor
Antonyms: Novice, pupil
Example: A good mentor can help students avoid common mistakes.
Memory Tip: Mentor = experienced guide.
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Superstitious
Meaning: Having irrational beliefs about luck or supernatural influences
Hindi Meaning: अंधविश्वासी
Synonyms: Credulous, irrationally believing
Antonyms: Rational, sceptical
Example: He was superstitious about travelling on certain dates.
Memory Tip: Superstition → superstitious.
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Ravage
Meaning: To cause severe destruction
Hindi Meaning: तबाह करना, बर्बाद करना
Synonyms: Devastate, destroy, ruin
Antonyms: Restore, repair, protect
Example: The cyclone ravaged several coastal villages.
Memory Tip: Ravage = severe damage.
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Successive
Meaning: Following one after another
Hindi Meaning: लगातार, क्रमिक
Synonyms: Consecutive, sequential, following
Antonyms: Intermittent, nonconsecutive
Example: The team won three successive matches.
Memory Tip: Successive things come in succession.
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Delineate
Meaning: To describe or explain something precisely
Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से वर्णन करना
Synonyms: Describe, outline, portray
Antonyms: Confuse, obscure
Example: The report delineates the responsibilities of each department.
Memory Tip: Delineate = draw the lines clearly.
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Menace
Meaning: A person or thing that threatens danger or harm
Hindi Meaning: खतरा
Synonyms: Threat, danger, hazard
Antonyms: Protection, safeguard
Example: Reckless driving is a menace to public safety.
Memory Tip: Menace = threat.
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Occult
Meaning: Mysterious, supernatural or hidden from ordinary knowledge
Hindi Meaning: रहस्यमय, अलौकिक
Synonyms: Supernatural, mystical, mysterious
Antonyms: Natural, ordinary, evident
Example: The novel contains references to occult practices.
Memory Tip: Occult = hidden or mysterious.
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Vindicate
Meaning: To clear someone of blame or prove something to be right
Hindi Meaning: दोषमुक्त सिद्ध करना, सही साबित करना
Synonyms: Justify, exonerate, clear
Antonyms: Blame, condemn, incriminate
Example: New evidence vindicated the accused employee.
Memory Tip: Vindicated = proved right.
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Benevolence
Meaning: Kindness and willingness to help others
Hindi Meaning: परोपकार, दयालुता
Synonyms: Kindness, generosity, charity
Antonyms: Cruelty, malevolence, hostility
Example: The organisation is known for its benevolence toward disadvantaged children.
Memory Tip: Bene = good. Benevolence = goodwill.
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Panacea
Meaning: A supposed solution for every problem
Hindi Meaning: हर समस्या का समाधान, सर्वरोगहारी उपाय
Synonyms: Cure-all, universal remedy
Antonyms: —
Example: Technology is useful, but it is not a panacea for every educational problem.
Memory Tip: Panacea = one cure for everything.
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Prudent
Meaning: Wise and careful about future consequences
Hindi Meaning: विवेकपूर्ण, समझदार
Synonyms: Cautious, sensible, judicious
Antonyms: Reckless, careless, imprudent
Example: Saving part of your income is a prudent decision.
Memory Tip: Prudent people think before acting.
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Amicable
Meaning: Friendly and peaceful
Hindi Meaning: मैत्रीपूर्ण
Synonyms: Friendly, cordial, harmonious
Antonyms: Hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic
Example: Both parties reached an amicable settlement.
Memory Tip: Amigo means friend → amicable = friendly.
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Irreverence
Meaning: Lack of proper respect
Hindi Meaning: अनादर
Synonyms: Disrespect, impudence
Antonyms: Reverence, respect, admiration
Example: His irreverence toward the institution offended many people.
Memory Tip: Reverence = respect; irreverence = lack of respect.
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Ceremonial
Meaning: Connected with a formal ceremony
Hindi Meaning: औपचारिक, अनुष्ठानिक
Synonyms: Formal, ritualistic
Antonyms: Informal, casual
Example: The president performed the ceremonial opening of the event.
Memory Tip: Ceremony → ceremonial.
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Propitiate
Meaning: To win someone’s favour or reduce their anger
Hindi Meaning: मनाना, प्रसन्न करना
Synonyms: Appease, pacify, placate
Antonyms: Provoke, anger, irritate
Example: He attempted to propitiate the angry customer with an apology.
Memory Tip: Propitiate = make an angry person pleased again.
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Capitulate
Meaning: To stop resisting and surrender
Hindi Meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना
Synonyms: Surrender, yield, submit
Antonyms: Resist, oppose, defy
Example: The opposition refused to capitulate despite intense pressure.
Memory Tip: Capitulate = give up resistance.
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Estranged
Meaning: No longer close or friendly with someone
Hindi Meaning: अलग हुआ, संबंध-विच्छेद हुआ
Synonyms: Alienated, separated, detached
Antonyms: Reconciled, close, united
Example: He eventually reconciled with his estranged brother.
Memory Tip: Estranged people become strangers to each other.
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Restive
Meaning: Unable to remain calm or still
Hindi Meaning: बेचैन
Synonyms: Restless, uneasy, impatient
Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, composed
Example: The audience became restive after the long delay.
Memory Tip: Restive = restless.
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Nomadic
Meaning: Moving from place to place rather than living permanently in one place
Hindi Meaning: घुमंतू
Synonyms: Wandering, roaming, migratory
Antonyms: Settled, stationary
Example: The community traditionally followed a nomadic lifestyle.
Memory Tip: Nomads move from place to place.
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Derogatory
Meaning: Showing disrespect or criticism
Hindi Meaning: अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Disparaging, insulting, demeaning
Antonyms: Complimentary, respectful, flattering
Example: The organisation condemned the derogatory remarks.
Memory Tip: Derogatory remarks put someone down.
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Premonition
Meaning: A strong feeling that something is about to happen
Hindi Meaning: पूर्वाभास
Synonyms: Forewarning, foreboding, presentiment
Antonyms: —
Example: She had a strange premonition that something would go wrong.
Memory Tip: Pre = before. Premonition = feeling something beforehand.
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Elude
Meaning: To escape or avoid something skilfully
Hindi Meaning: बच निकलना
Synonyms: Escape, evade, avoid
Antonyms: Confront, encounter, surrender
Example: The suspect managed to elude the police.
Memory Tip: Elude = evade.
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Flutter
Meaning: To move or flap quickly and lightly
Hindi Meaning: फड़फड़ाना
Synonyms: Flap, flicker, quiver
Antonyms: Remain still
Example: The flags fluttered in the wind.
Memory Tip: Think of butterfly wings fluttering.
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Priority
Meaning: Something considered more important than other things
Hindi Meaning: प्राथमिकता
Synonyms: Precedence, preference, importance
Antonyms: Unimportance, inferiority
Example: Safety should always be our first priority.
Memory Tip: Priority = what comes first.
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Duplication
Meaning: The act of making or doing something again or making a copy
Hindi Meaning: नकल, दोहराव
Synonyms: Copying, repetition, replication
Antonyms: Originality, uniqueness
Example: The new system prevents unnecessary duplication of work.
Memory Tip: Duplicate = another copy.
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Transparent
Meaning: Easy to see through; also open and easy to understand
Hindi Meaning: पारदर्शी, स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Clear, lucid, open
Antonyms: Opaque, obscure, secretive
Example: Recruitment procedures should be fair and transparent.
Memory Tip: Transparent glass lets you see through it.
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Dexterity
Meaning: Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
Hindi Meaning: निपुणता, कौशल
Synonyms: Skill, adroitness, proficiency
Antonyms: Clumsiness, ineptitude
Example: The surgeon performed the procedure with remarkable dexterity.
Memory Tip: Dexterity = skilled handling.
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Capricious
Meaning: Changing suddenly and unpredictably
Hindi Meaning: मनमौजी, अस्थिर
Synonyms: Fickle, whimsical, unpredictable
Antonyms: Stable, consistent, predictable
Example: The region is known for its capricious weather.
Memory Tip: Capricious = changes without warning.
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Assertive
Meaning: Confident in expressing one’s opinions or needs
Hindi Meaning: आत्मविश्वासी, दृढ़
Synonyms: Confident, forceful, self-assured
Antonyms: Timid, passive, submissive
Example: Candidates should be assertive without becoming aggressive.
Memory Tip: Assert = state strongly.
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Knavish
Meaning: Dishonest or untrustworthy
Hindi Meaning: बेईमान, धूर्त
Synonyms: Dishonest, unscrupulous, deceitful
Antonyms: Honest, honourable, upright
Example: The character used knavish methods to obtain money.
Memory Tip: A knave is a dishonest person.
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Laconic
Meaning: Using very few words
Hindi Meaning: कम शब्दों में बोलने वाला
Synonyms: Concise, brief, terse
Antonyms: Verbose, loquacious, wordy
Example: His laconic reply consisted of only two words.
Memory Tip: Laconic = short speech.
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Knack
Meaning: A natural or acquired ability to do something well
Hindi Meaning: विशेष कौशल
Synonyms: Skill, talent, aptitude
Antonyms: Inability, ineptitude
Example: She has a knack for explaining difficult concepts simply.
Memory Tip: Having a knack = being naturally good at something.
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Haughty
Meaning: Arrogantly proud and superior
Hindi Meaning: घमंडी
Synonyms: Arrogant, conceited, proud
Antonyms: Humble, modest, meek
Example: His haughty attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Memory Tip: Haughty = acting “high” above everyone.
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Enliven
Meaning: To make something more lively or interesting
Hindi Meaning: जीवंत बनाना
Synonyms: Cheer, animate, brighten
Antonyms: Dull, depress, bore
Example: Her humour enlivened the otherwise serious discussion.
Memory Tip: Enliven = put life into something.
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Genuine
Meaning: Real and authentic
Hindi Meaning: असली, वास्तविक
Synonyms: Authentic, real, legitimate
Antonyms: Fake, false, counterfeit
Example: Always verify whether the document is genuine.
Memory Tip: Genuine = not fake.
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Transition
Meaning: The process of changing from one state to another
Hindi Meaning: परिवर्तन, संक्रमण
Synonyms: Change, shift, transformation
Antonyms: Continuation, permanence
Example: The organisation made a smooth transition to the new system.
Memory Tip: Transition = movement from one stage to another.
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Decrepitude
Meaning: A state of weakness or deterioration, especially because of age
Hindi Meaning: जर्जर अवस्था
Synonyms: Feebleness, deterioration, decay
Antonyms: Strength, vigour
Example: Years of neglect left the building in a state of decrepitude.
Memory Tip: Decrepit → decrepitude.
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Audacity
Meaning: Boldness or willingness to take daring risks
Hindi Meaning: दुस्साहस, निर्भीकता
Synonyms: Boldness, daring, nerve
Antonyms: Timidity, cowardice, fear
Example: Everyone was surprised by the audacity of his proposal.
Memory Tip: Audacity = unusually bold behaviour.
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Accede
Meaning: To agree to a request, proposal or demand
Hindi Meaning: सहमत होना
Synonyms: Consent, agree, assent
Antonyms: Refuse, reject, decline
Example: The administration finally acceded to the request.
Memory Tip: Accede = say yes to a demand.
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Alert
Meaning: Quick to notice possible danger or problems
Hindi Meaning: सतर्क
Synonyms: Watchful, vigilant, attentive
Antonyms: Careless, unaware, inattentive
Example: Drivers must remain alert on crowded roads.
Memory Tip: Alert = awake and watchful.
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Obstinate
Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or behaviour
Hindi Meaning: हठी, जिद्दी
Synonyms: Stubborn, inflexible, headstrong
Antonyms: Flexible, compliant, yielding
Example: He remained obstinate despite repeated warnings.
Memory Tip: Obstinate = stubborn.
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Yardstick
Meaning: A standard used for comparison or judgement
Hindi Meaning: मापदंड
Synonyms: Standard, criterion, benchmark
Antonyms: —
Example: Marks alone should not be the only yardstick of intelligence.
Memory Tip: A physical yardstick measures length; figuratively, it measures quality.
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Toxic
Meaning: Poisonous or extremely harmful
Hindi Meaning: विषैला, हानिकारक
Synonyms: Poisonous, harmful, lethal
Antonyms: Harmless, safe, beneficial
Example: The factory released toxic chemicals into the water.
Memory Tip: Toxic → toxin → poison.
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Regress
Meaning: To return to a worse or less developed state
Hindi Meaning: पीछे लौटना, पिछड़ना
Synonyms: Backslide, deteriorate, revert
Antonyms: Progress, advance, improve
Example: Without regular practice, language skills may regress.
Memory Tip: Progress = forward; regress = backward.
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Sombre
Meaning: Serious, dark or gloomy
Hindi Meaning: उदास, गंभीर
Synonyms: Gloomy, solemn, melancholy
Antonyms: Cheerful, bright, joyful
Example: The ceremony had a sombre atmosphere.
Memory Tip: Sombre = serious and gloomy.
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Rare
Meaning: Uncommon or not frequently occurring
Hindi Meaning: दुर्लभ
Synonyms: Scarce, uncommon, unusual
Antonyms: Common, frequent, plentiful
Example: The museum contains several rare manuscripts.
Memory Tip: Rare = difficult to find.
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Hurdle
Meaning: A problem or obstacle that must be overcome
Hindi Meaning: बाधा
Synonyms: Obstacle, barrier, difficulty
Antonyms: Aid, assistance, advantage
Example: Lack of confidence can become a major hurdle during interviews.
Memory Tip: In a race, you jump over hurdles.
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Decimate
Meaning: To destroy or severely reduce a large proportion of something
Hindi Meaning: भारी नुकसान करना, बड़ी संख्या में नष्ट करना
Synonyms: Devastate, destroy, ravage
Antonyms: Preserve, protect, restore
Example: The disease decimated the local crop.
Memory Tip: Decimate = cause devastating loss.
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Avarice
Meaning: Extreme greed for money or wealth
Hindi Meaning: अत्यधिक लालच
Synonyms: Greed, cupidity, acquisitiveness
Antonyms: Generosity, charity, selflessness
Example: His avarice eventually destroyed his reputation.
Memory Tip: Avarice = greed for wealth.
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Eternal
Meaning: Lasting forever
Hindi Meaning: शाश्वत, अनंत
Synonyms: Everlasting, perpetual, endless
Antonyms: Temporary, brief, transient
Example: Many poems explore the idea of eternal love.
Memory Tip: Eternal = without an end.
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Flabbergasted
Meaning: Extremely surprised or shocked
Hindi Meaning: बेहद हैरान
Synonyms: Astonished, dumbfounded, amazed
Antonyms: Unimpressed, unsurprised
Example: She was flabbergasted by the unexpected result.
Memory Tip: Flabbergasted = much stronger than simply surprised.
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Dubious
Meaning: Doubtful, suspicious or uncertain
Hindi Meaning: संदिग्ध, संदेहपूर्ण
Synonyms: Doubtful, questionable, uncertain
Antonyms: Certain, trustworthy, definite
Example: The examiner found his explanation dubious.
Memory Tip: Dubious → doubt.
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Antipathy
Meaning: A strong feeling of dislike
Hindi Meaning: घृणा, विरक्ति
Synonyms: Aversion, hostility, dislike
Antonyms: Affection, liking, fondness
Example: He has always had an antipathy towards dishonesty.
Memory Tip: Anti = against → antipathy = strong dislike.
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Rescind
Meaning: To officially cancel or revoke something
Hindi Meaning: रद्द करना
Synonyms: Revoke, cancel, repeal
Antonyms: Approve, enact, confirm
Example: The authority decided to rescind the earlier order.
Memory Tip: Rescind = officially take back.
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Meticulous
Meaning: Extremely careful about small details
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत सावधान, सूक्ष्मता से काम करने वाला
Synonyms: Careful, precise, methodical
Antonyms: Careless, negligent, sloppy
Example: She kept meticulous records of every transaction.
Memory Tip: Meticulous people notice tiny details.
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Indignation
Meaning: Anger caused by something considered unfair or wrong
Hindi Meaning: आक्रोश, रोष
Synonyms: Outrage, resentment, anger
Antonyms: Approval, pleasure, acceptance
Example: The unfair decision caused widespread indignation.
Memory Tip: Indignation = anger at injustice.
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Incapacitate
Meaning: To make someone unable to function normally
Hindi Meaning: अक्षम कर देना
Synonyms: Disable, cripple, immobilise
Antonyms: Enable, strengthen, empower
Example: The injury incapacitated him for several weeks.
Memory Tip: Incapable → incapacitate = make incapable.
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Philanthropist
Meaning: A person who helps others, particularly through charitable giving
Hindi Meaning: परोपकारी व्यक्ति
Synonyms: Benefactor, humanitarian, donor
Antonyms: Miser
Example: The philanthropist funded scholarships for hundreds of students.
Memory Tip: Philanthropist = person who gives for public good.
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Decamp
Meaning: To leave a place suddenly or secretly
Hindi Meaning: अचानक निकल जाना
Synonyms: Flee, depart, escape
Antonyms: Stay, remain
Example: The thieves decamped before the police arrived.
Memory Tip: De-camp = leave the camp.
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Salient
Meaning: Most noticeable or important
Hindi Meaning: प्रमुख, मुख्य
Synonyms: Prominent, notable, important
Antonyms: Insignificant, inconspicuous
Example: The report summarises the salient points of the policy.
Memory Tip: Salient point = main point.
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Abysmal
Meaning: Extremely bad; also extremely deep
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत खराब, बहुत गहरा
Synonyms: Dreadful, terrible, appalling
Antonyms: Excellent, outstanding, superb
Example: The team’s performance was abysmal.
Memory Tip: Abyss = very deep → abysmal can mean extremely low/bad.
84
Flair
Meaning: A natural talent or special ability
Hindi Meaning: प्राकृतिक प्रतिभा
Synonyms: Talent, aptitude, gift
Antonyms: Inability, ineptitude
Example: She has a natural flair for languages.
Memory Tip: Flair = natural talent.
85
Illicit
Meaning: Forbidden by law, rules or accepted standards
Hindi Meaning: अवैध
Synonyms: Illegal, unlawful, prohibited
Antonyms: Legal, lawful, permitted
Example: Authorities launched an investigation into the illicit trade.
Memory Tip: Illicit = illegal.
86
Prodigal
Meaning: Spending money or resources wastefully
Hindi Meaning: फिजूलखर्च
Synonyms: Wasteful, extravagant, lavish
Antonyms: Frugal, economical, thrifty
Example: His prodigal spending quickly exhausted his savings.
Memory Tip: Prodigal = spends excessively.
87
Frontier
Meaning: A border or boundary between territories; also the limit of knowledge or development
Hindi Meaning: सीमा, सीमांत
Synonyms: Boundary, border, limit
Antonyms: Interior, centre
Example: Scientists continue to explore new frontiers in medicine.
Memory Tip: Frontier = outer boundary.
88
Felicity
Meaning: Intense happiness or a state of being happy
Hindi Meaning: प्रसन्नता, आनंद
Synonyms: Bliss, happiness, joy
Antonyms: Misery, sorrow, sadness
Example: The family celebrated the occasion with great felicity.
Memory Tip: Felicity = happiness.
89
Irreproachable
Meaning: So good that no criticism can reasonably be made
Hindi Meaning: निर्दोष, आलोचना से परे
Synonyms: Faultless, impeccable, blameless
Antonyms: Blameworthy, faulty, disgraceful
Example: Her professional conduct was irreproachable.
Memory Tip: Reproach = blame; irreproachable = cannot be blamed.
90
Ostracise
Meaning: To exclude someone from a group or society
Hindi Meaning: बहिष्कृत करना
Synonyms: Exclude, banish, shun
Antonyms: Include, welcome, accept
Example: He was ostracised by the group after repeatedly breaking its rules.
Memory Tip: Ostracise = shut someone out.
91
Debacle
Meaning: A sudden and complete failure
Hindi Meaning: करारी विफलता
Synonyms: Fiasco, disaster, failure
Antonyms: Success, triumph, achievement
Example: Poor planning turned the event into a debacle.
Memory Tip: Debacle = disastrous failure.
92
Trite
Meaning: Overused and therefore no longer interesting or original
Hindi Meaning: घिसा-पिटा
Synonyms: Commonplace, clichéd, hackneyed
Antonyms: Original, fresh, novel
Example: The essay relied on trite expressions instead of original arguments.
Memory Tip: Trite = said too many times.
93
Stringent
Meaning: Very strict or demanding
Hindi Meaning: सख्त, कठोर
Synonyms: Strict, rigorous, severe
Antonyms: Lenient, relaxed, flexible
Example: The laboratory follows stringent safety standards.
Memory Tip: Stringent rules = strict rules.
94
Artful
Meaning: Clever or skilful, sometimes in a deceptive way
Hindi Meaning: चालाक, कुशल
Synonyms: Cunning, crafty, skilful
Antonyms: Naive, straightforward, artless
Example: The lawyer used an artful argument to strengthen the case.
Memory Tip: Artful = cleverly constructed.
95
Fatuous
Meaning: Foolish and pointless
Hindi Meaning: मूर्खतापूर्ण, निरर्थक
Synonyms: Silly, foolish, absurd
Antonyms: Sensible, intelligent, wise
Example: Everyone ignored his fatuous suggestion.
Memory Tip: Fatuous = foolish.
96
Perquisite
Meaning: A benefit received because of one’s job or position
Hindi Meaning: पद से मिलने वाला विशेष लाभ या सुविधा
Synonyms: Perk, privilege, benefit
Antonyms: Disadvantage, deprivation
Example: Free accommodation was one of the perquisites of the post.
Memory Tip: Perquisite → perk.
97
Virulent
Meaning: Extremely harmful, severe or hostile
Hindi Meaning: अत्यंत हानिकारक, उग्र
Synonyms: Deadly, severe, poisonous
Antonyms: Harmless, mild, benign
Example: Researchers were studying a particularly virulent strain of the disease.
Memory Tip: Virulent = violently harmful.
98
Loquacious
Meaning: Tending to talk a lot
Hindi Meaning: बहुत बोलने वाला
Synonyms: Talkative, chatty, verbose
Antonyms: Taciturn, reserved, silent
Example: The normally quiet student became surprisingly loquacious during the discussion.
Memory Tip: Loquacious = loves lots of conversation.
99
Taciturn
Meaning: Speaking very little
Hindi Meaning: कम बोलने वाला
Synonyms: Silent, reserved, reticent
Antonyms: Talkative, loquacious, communicative
Example: The taciturn officer rarely participated in casual conversations.
Memory Tip: Tacit means unspoken → taciturn people say little.
100
Transient
Meaning: Existing or lasting only for a short time
Hindi Meaning: अस्थायी, क्षणिक
Synonyms: Temporary, fleeting, transitory
Antonyms: Permanent, lasting, enduring
Example: Fame can sometimes be transient.
Memory Tip: Transit means movement — something transient does not remain for long.
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25 Synonym Questions for SSC CGL Practice
Try answering these without checking the vocabulary list.
1. Select the synonym of INTREPID.
A. Timid
B. Fearless
C. Weak
D. Nervous
2. Select the synonym of ABROGATE.
A. Introduce
B. Repeal
C. Continue
D. Support
3. Select the synonym of OBNOXIOUS.
A. Pleasant
B. Offensive
C. Useful
D. Gentle
4. Select the synonym of PROLIFERATE.
A. Multiply
B. Destroy
C. Separate
D. Restrict
5. Select the synonym of COLOSSAL.
A. Tiny
B. Average
C. Enormous
D. Narrow
6. Select the synonym of DILIGENT.
A. Industrious
B. Negligent
C. Lazy
D. Careless
7. Select the synonym of CENSURE.
A. Appreciate
B. Condemn
C. Protect
D. Celebrate
8. Select the synonym of PRUDENT.
A. Reckless
B. Cautious
C. Foolish
D. Careless
9. Select the synonym of AMICABLE.
A. Hostile
B. Friendly
C. Dangerous
D. Suspicious
10. Select the synonym of CAPITULATE.
A. Resist
B. Surrender
C. Attack
D. Challenge
11. Select the synonym of ELUDE.
A. Capture
B. Escape
C. Confront
D. Discover
12. Select the synonym of LACONIC.
A. Lengthy
B. Concise
C. Emotional
D. Confusing
13. Select the synonym of HAUGHTY.
A. Modest
B. Arrogant
C. Generous
D. Nervous
14. Select the synonym of GENUINE.
A. Artificial
B. Authentic
C. Incorrect
D. Doubtful
15. Select the synonym of AUDACITY.
A. Boldness
B. Cowardice
C. Weakness
D. Confusion
16. Select the synonym of OBSTINATE.
A. Flexible
B. Stubborn
C. Helpful
D. Cheerful
17. Select the synonym of SOMBRE.
A. Colourful
B. Gloomy
C. Excited
D. Bright
18. Select the synonym of METICULOUS.
A. Careless
B. Careful
C. Impatient
D. Uncertain
19. Select the synonym of SALIENT.
A. Hidden
B. Prominent
C. Ordinary
D. Minor
20. Select the synonym of PRODIGAL.
A. Thrifty
B. Wasteful
C. Economical
D. Cautious
21. Select the synonym of DEBACLE.
A. Triumph
B. Fiasco
C. Improvement
D. Beginning
22. Select the synonym of TRITE.
A. Original
B. Commonplace
C. Complicated
D. Expensive
23. Select the synonym of VIRULENT.
A. Mild
B. Harmless
C. Deadly
D. Pleasant
24. Select the synonym of LOQUACIOUS.
A. Silent
B. Talkative
C. Angry
D. Timid
25. Select the synonym of TRANSIENT.
A. Permanent
B. Temporary
C. Eternal
D. Stable
Answers:
1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-B, 9-B, 10-B, 11-B, 12-B, 13-B, 14-B, 15-A, 16-B, 17-B, 18-B, 19-B, 20-B, 21-B, 22-B, 23-C, 24-B, 25-B
1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-B, 9-B, 10-B, 11-B, 12-B, 13-B, 14-B, 15-A, 16-B, 17-B, 18-B, 19-B, 20-B, 21-B, 22-B, 23-C, 24-B, 25-B
25 Antonym Questions for SSC CGL Practice
1. Select the antonym of INTREPID.
A. Brave
B. Fearless
C. Cowardly
D. Daring
2. Select the antonym of OBNOXIOUS.
A. Offensive
B. Pleasant
C. Irritating
D. Unpleasant
3. Select the antonym of PROLIFERATE.
A. Multiply
B. Expand
C. Diminish
D. Increase
4. Select the antonym of COLOSSAL.
A. Enormous
B. Huge
C. Tiny
D. Immense
5. Select the antonym of DILIGENT.
A. Industrious
B. Attentive
C. Lazy
D. Hardworking
6. Select the antonym of FATAL.
A. Deadly
B. Lethal
C. Harmless
D. Mortal
7. Select the antonym of PRUDENT.
A. Sensible
B. Careful
C. Reckless
D. Cautious
8. Select the antonym of AMICABLE.
A. Cordial
B. Friendly
C. Hostile
D. Peaceful
9. Select the antonym of RESTIVE.
A. Restless
B. Calm
C. Uneasy
D. Impatient
10. Select the antonym of DEROGATORY.
A. Insulting
B. Disparaging
C. Complimentary
D. Demeaning
11. Select the antonym of TRANSPARENT.
A. Clear
B. Lucid
C. Opaque
D. Visible
12. Select the antonym of CAPRICIOUS.
A. Fickle
B. Whimsical
C. Consistent
D. Unpredictable
13. Select the antonym of ASSERTIVE.
A. Confident
B. Timid
C. Forceful
D. Firm
14. Select the antonym of HAUGHTY.
A. Proud
B. Conceited
C. Humble
D. Arrogant
15. Select the antonym of GENUINE.
A. Authentic
B. Real
C. Fake
D. Legitimate
16. Select the antonym of ACCEDE.
A. Agree
B. Consent
C. Refuse
D. Assent
17. Select the antonym of OBSTINATE.
A. Stubborn
B. Flexible
C. Headstrong
D. Inflexible
18. Select the antonym of RARE.
A. Scarce
B. Unusual
C. Common
D. Exceptional
19. Select the antonym of ETERNAL.
A. Endless
B. Everlasting
C. Temporary
D. Perpetual
20. Select the antonym of DUBIOUS.
A. Doubtful
B. Questionable
C. Certain
D. Suspicious
21. Select the antonym of ILLICIT.
A. Illegal
B. Prohibited
C. Lawful
D. Unlawful
22. Select the antonym of IRREPROACHABLE.
A. Faultless
B. Blameless
C. Blameworthy
D. Impeccable
23. Select the antonym of STRINGENT.
A. Strict
B. Rigorous
C. Lenient
D. Severe
24. Select the antonym of TACITURN.
A. Silent
B. Reserved
C. Talkative
D. Reticent
25. Select the antonym of TRANSIENT.
A. Fleeting
B. Temporary
C. Permanent
D. Brief
Answers:
1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-C, 6-C, 7-C, 8-C, 9-B, 10-C, 11-C, 12-C, 13-B, 14-C, 15-C, 16-C, 17-B, 18-C, 19-C, 20-C, 21-C, 22-C, 23-C, 24-C, 25-C
1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-C, 6-C, 7-C, 8-C, 9-B, 10-C, 11-C, 12-C, 13-B, 14-C, 15-C, 16-C, 17-B, 18-C, 19-C, 20-C, 21-C, 22-C, 23-C, 24-C, 25-C
20 Words to Revise First If Your Exam Is Near
If you do not have enough time to learn all 100 words immediately, begin with these:
- Intrepid
- Abrogate
- Diligent
- Censure
- Vindicate
- Panacea
- Prudent
- Amicable
- Capitulate
- Derogatory
- Capricious
- Laconic
- Haughty
- Obstinate
- Avarice
- Meticulous
- Salient
- Stringent
- Loquacious
- Taciturn
Once you are confident with these, continue with the complete list.
An Easy 7-Day SSC CGL Vocabulary Revision Plan
You do not need to memorise all 100 words in one sitting.
Day 1
Learn Words 1–15.
Day 2
Learn Words 16–30 and quickly revise Day 1.
Day 3
Learn Words 31–45.
Day 4
Learn Words 46–60 and revise difficult words from Days 1–3.
Day 5
Learn Words 61–75.
Day 6
Learn Words 76–100.
Day 7
Attempt all 50 synonym and antonym questions without looking at the answers.
Mark every word you forget and revise only those words again.
This is much more effective than repeatedly reading the complete list without testing yourself.
How to Remember Vocabulary for SSC CGL
1. Learn the Word With Its Opposite
Instead of learning:
Prudent = Cautious
learn:
Prudent → Cautious → Reckless
You now remember both a synonym and an antonym.
2. Use the Word in a Sentence
Knowing the dictionary meaning is not enough.
For example:
Meticulous = very careful
is useful.
But:
“She kept meticulous records of every transaction.”
shows you how the word actually behaves in a sentence.
3. Use Word Families
One word can help you learn several others.
For example:
Revere → Reverence → Irreverence
Genuine → Genuinely
Diligent → Diligence → Diligently
Transient → Transitory
This reduces the amount of completely new information you have to memorise.
4. Revise Difficult Pairs Together
Some words become much easier when learned as pairs:
Loquacious ↔ Taciturn
Prudent ↔ Reckless
Amicable ↔ Hostile
Genuine ↔ Fake
Eternal ↔ Transient
Stringent ↔ Lenient
5. Test Yourself Instead of Just Reading
Cover the meaning and ask yourself:
“What does laconic mean?”
Then reverse it:
“Which word means using very few words?”
If you can answer in both directions, the word is much more likely to stay in your memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official SSC CGL 2026 vocabulary list?
No. SSC does not release an official list of 100 vocabulary words that candidates must memorise.
This list has been curated using vocabulary reported from previous SSC examinations and current SSC exam-oriented vocabulary resources.
How many English questions are there in SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1?
According to the official SSC CGL 2026 notification, Tier 1 contains 25 English Comprehension questions carrying a maximum of 50 marks. The 2026 scheme also provides a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject, and an incorrect answer attracts 0.50 marks negative marking.
When will SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 be held?
SSC’s official notification gives August–September 2026 as the tentative schedule for the Tier 1 Computer Based Examination. Candidates should continue checking the official SSC website because the Commission states that examination schedules are tentative and changes are communicated through its website.
Are vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms important for SSC preparation?
Yes. Previous SSC vocabulary compilations contain hundreds of synonym and vocabulary questions reported from earlier SSC examinations, and the detailed SSC English Language and Comprehension syllabus also explicitly includes vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, and one-word substitution.
Should I memorise only these 100 words?
No.
Think of these 100 words as a focused starting and revision list.
Continue solving previous-year questions, reading unfamiliar words in context and keeping a separate notebook of vocabulary that you personally find difficult.
Should I learn Hindi meanings or English meanings?
Use the Hindi meaning to understand a difficult word quickly, but try to remember its English meaning, synonym, antonym and usage as well.
For example:
Obstinate Hindi: जिद्दी Synonym: Stubborn Antonym: Flexible
That gives you several ways to recognise the answer in an examination.
Final Revision Tip
Do not attempt to memorise 100 isolated definitions.
For every word, try to remember this pattern:
WORD → MEANING → SYNONYM → ANTONYM → ONE EXAMPLE
For example:
Laconic → using few words → concise → verbose → “His laconic reply surprised everyone.”
If you can recall all five parts, your vocabulary is becoming usable rather than simply memorised.
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