SBI-1991

(1) CUT (V) (कटौती करना) Reduce, Decrease, Diminish, Lessen

Please cut your report to five pages.

(2) POWER (N) (क्षमता) Capacity, Ability, Competence, Adeptness, Expertise

You have gone beyond your power.

(3) POINT (N) (स्तर) Extent, Level

This raises doubts about the point of advertising.

(4) SYSTEM (N) (प्रणाली) Mechanism, Apparatus, Equipment, Component

The system is pretty well foolproof.

(5) SQUARE (Adj.) (समुचित रूप से) Sufficient

Your statement doesn't square with the facts.

SBI 1992

(6) LEVEL (N) (स्तर) Extent, Degree, Standard

My current level of job satisfaction is pretty low.

(7) STAGE (N) (अवस्था) Level, Phase, Point

The product is at the design stage.

(8) ENJOY (V) (आनंद लेना) Deserve, Maintain

Take time to enjoy the simple things in life.

(9) BALANCE (N) (संतुलन) Equilibrium, Stability, Secure position

I lost my balance and fell backwards.

(10) POWER (N) (उर्ाा) Energy, Force, Intensity

They utilized water for producing electric power.

(11) ACCESS (N) (पहुि) Availability

They don't have access to a convertible currency.

SBI 1992

(12) START (V) (शुरू करना) Institute, To introduce a system

Our bus won't start because the battery is flat.

(13) PULL (V) (खी ंिना) Draw, To use force to move somebody/something towards yourself
Don't pull my leg.
(14) FIRST (Adj.) (मुख्य) Prime, Key, Leading
The first step is the only difficulty.

(15) PIECE (N) (अंश) Scrap, One of the parts that something is made of
He took a small piece of the cake.

SBI 1992

(16) MIRROR (V) (प्रचतचिम्बित होना) Reflect, Redirect, Reverberate

These statistics do not mirror the national trend.

(17) HAIL FROM (P.V.) (से आना) Come from

Where does the ship hail from?

(18) PROGRESSIVELY (Adv.) (लगातार) Continuously, Growingly, Consistently

The pain got progressively worse.

(19) AMOUNT (V) (मतलि होना) Mean, To intend to say something

What is this amount for?

(20) DEVOTE (V) (समचपात करना या लगाना) Allocate, Assign, Set aside
We devote five full days a month to training.

SBI Associates 1998

(21) REINFORCE (V) (मर्िूती प्रदान करना) Strengthen, Fortify, Bolster, Stiffen
Two companies were moved up to reinforce the front line.

(22) UNABATED (Adj.) (चिना रुके) Uncompromising, Inflexible, Adamantine, Relentless

The storm raged unabated.

SBI 1999

(23) SMOTHER (V) (दवाना या कुिलना) Suppress, Stifle, Repress, Quench

They ruthlessly smother all opposition.

(24) NURTURE (V) (चवकास करने का मौका दे ना) Develop, Raise, Support
It's important to nurture a good working relationship.

SBI Associates 1999

(25) LAUNCH (V) (शुरुआत करना) Start, Begin, Inaugurate, Commence

The Queen is to launch a new warship today.
(26) MUSTER (V) (इकठ्ठा करना) Summon, Rally, Gather, Collect
He could muster only 154 votes at the election.

(27) ENTRENCH (V) (मर्िूत म्बस्थचत िनाना) Establish firmly, Enroot, Imbed, Ingrain,
Embed
They entrench themselves behind undeniable facts.

SBI Associates 2000

(28) COW (V) (हराना) Conquer, Defeat, Subdue, Undermine

They refused to be cowed.

SBI 2001

(29) UNRESERVEDLY (Adv.) (पूरी तरह से) Fully, Entirely, Thoroughly, Totally,
Absolutely
I can unreservedly recommend this restaurant!

(30) REGARD (V) (मानना) Think, Consider, Assume

His colleagues regard him as a joke.

(31) AMELIORATE (V) (राहत चदलाना) Mitigate, Relieve, Alleviate, Ease, Allay
Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.

SBI Associates 2002

(32) PREDISPOSED (Adj.) (तैयार या इच्छु क) Ready, Amenable, Willing, Inclined

Her good mood predisposed her to enjoy the play.

(33) STRESS (V) (दवाि डालना) Pressurize

High winds put great stress on the structure.

(34) AFTERMATH (N) (पररणाम) Consequence, Result, Outcome, Repercussion

A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war.

SBI 2003

(35) OBSOLETE (Adj.) (प्रयोग से िाहर) Outmoded, Outdated, Discarded, No longer in use
Will computers render books obsolete?

(36) BALEFUL (Adj.) (घातक) Ruinous, Deadly, Fatal, Lethal, Virulent

But networks can also have baleful effects.
(37) HOODWINK (V) (छल करना) Bamboozle, Trick, Deceive, Fool, Mislead, Swindle
She had been hoodwinked into buying a worthless necklace.

(38) NIMBLE (Adj.) (फुतीला) Agile, Spry, Brisk, Swift, Active

She was extremely nimble on her feet.

SBI 2005

(39) ACCESS (N) (पहुि) Reach, Hold, Importance, Repute

The only access to the village is by boat.

(40) ADVENT (N) (आरम्भ) Arrival, Coming, Emergence, Rise

With the advent of the railways, tourism boomed.

(41) TRADITIONAL (Adj.) (परम्परा) Customary, Conventional, Habitual

The tribe's traditional way of life is under threat.

SBI 2005

(42) ERA (N) (युग) Span, Period, Phase, Cycle

It's the end of an era.

(43) POISED (Adj.) (संतुचलत) Balanced

She stood poised for a moment.

(44) MITIGATE (V) (परे शानी कम करना) Allay, Assuage, Mollify, Appease, Placate
The government is trying to mitigate the effects of inflation.

UCO Bank 2006

(45) EMERGE (V) (प्रकट होना) Evolve, Develop, Arise

The flowers emerge in the spring.

(46) CONSCIOUS (Adj.) (र्ानिुझकर चकया गया) Planned, Purposeful, Intended,

Considered
We have made a conscious effort to devolve responsibility.

Central Bank of India 2006

(47) RADICALLY (Adv.) (पूरी तरह से) Completely, Entirely, Wholly, Thoroughly, Totally
This school is radically different from most others.

(48) INHERENT (Adj.) (अंतचनाचहत) Characteristic, Intrinsic, Natural, Ingrained

A love of music is inherent in human nature.
(49) MATERIALIZE (V) (मूतारूप दे ना) Present, Personify, Objectify
I don't think her idealistic plans will ever materialize.

Corporation Bank 2006

(50) BUOYANT (Adj.) (उल्लासी) Upbeat, Cheerful, Lively, Merry, Joy

They were all in buoyant mood.

(51) SPUR (N) (प्रेरणा) Stimulate, Encouragement, Goad, Impetus

This book is a spur to the child's imagination.

(52) SKEPTIC (N) (संशयवादी) Disbeliever, Cynic, Doubter, Atheist

She is a skeptic about the dangers of global warming.

Maharashtra Bank 2006

(53) FIGURE (V) (अनुमान लगाना) Gain Understanding, Evaluate, Assess

Father is trying to figure out his tax.

(54) CAVEAT (N) (िेतावनी) Warning, Caution, Alarm, Monition, Intimation

Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat on costs.

(55) AMASS (V) (र्मा करना) Accumulate, Accrue, Assemble, Aggregate, Gather
They amassed enough evidence to convict her.

Indian Overseas Bank 2006

(56) ENORMOUSLY (Adv.) (अत्यंत) Tremendously, Immensely, Vastly

I'm enormously grateful for your help.

(57) RIVAL (V) (िुनौती दे ना) Challenge, Oppose, Vie, Fight

No one could rival him in this respect.

(58) THIRST (N) (र्रूरत) Requirement, A strong desire for something

He's always had a thirst for adventure.

Andhra Bank 2006

(59) OSSIFICATION (N) (ठोस िनाने की प्रचकयाा) Hardening, Solidification, Stiffening

We could remove some of the ossification from our debate.

(60) UNDERPIN (V) (समथान करना) Support, Back up, Justify

He presented the figures to underpin his argument.
 Dena Bank 2006

(61) ABANDON (V) (छोड़ना या त्यागना) Give up, Forsake, Abdicate, Desert, Cast aside
I was obliged to abandon that idea.

(62) ENTHUSIASM (N) (उत्साह) Zeal, Eagerness, Excitement, Vivacity

I don't have any enthusiasm for life.

PNB Management Trainee 2007

(63) EMERGE (V) (प्रकट होना) Surface, Appear, Arise, Emanate, Come up, Crop up
Several facts started to emerge from my investigation.

(64) SURVEY (N) (सवेक्षण) Interview, Perspective, Vision

We conducted a survey of parents in the village.

(65) DESPERATION (N) (चनराशा) Nervousness, Desolation, Anguish, Forlornness

She resorted to stealing food out of desperation.

Corporation Bank 2007

(66) SEVERE (Adj.) (गंभीर) Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical, Extreme

He developed a severe migraine headache.

(67) BEGET (V) (उत्पन्न करना) Produce, Create, Generate, Bring about
Economic tensions beget political ones.

(68) SURPASS (V) (श्रेष्ठ होना) Outshine, Exceed, Overdo, Go beyond

It will be hard to surpass this very high score.

Allahabad Bank 2007

(69) GINGERLY (Adv.) (सतकाता पूवाक) Cautiously, Carefully, Warily, Cagily, Heedfully,
Vigilantly
We had to explore this possibility very gingerly.

(70) MAGNIFICENT (Adj.) (भव्य) Splendid, Grand, Sumptuous, Majestic, Resplendent

She looked magnificent in her wedding dress.

(71) TRANSPARENT (Adj.) (पारदशी) Visible, Pellucid, Crystal, Translucent, Limpid

Glass is a transparent material.

(72) INCUR (V) (खिा करना) Spend, Pay for, Bear the expense of, Afford
 Any costs that you incur will be reimbursed in full.

(73) PREVAILING (Adj.) (मौर्ूदा) Existing, Abiding, Present, Existent

The prevailing mood is one of optimism.

(74) HURDLE (N) (िाधा) Obstacle, Hindrance, Impediment, Inhibition, Snag, Difficulty
I still had that hurdle to overcome.

Allahabad Bank 2007

(75) COVETED (Adj.) (इम्बच्छत) Desired, Sought after, Craved, Yearned for
She always coveted power but never quite achieved it.

(76) INSTIL (V) (चित्त पर प्रिाव डालना) Cause, To make somebody think or feel something
I consider it important to instil a pride in the players.

(77) CHALLENGE (N) (आपचत्त उठाना) Question, Interrogation, Qualm, Argument against
I'm ready for any challenge.

Union Bank of India 2007

(78) HARNESS (V) (उपयोग करना) Moblise, Use, Utilise

We must harness the rivers which overflow annually.

(79) ACCELERATE (V) (तेर्ी लाना) Quicken, Speed up, Hasten, Hurry up
The inflation rates began to accelerate last month.

(80) BURGEON (V) (िढना) Expand, Grow, Increase, Multiply

My confidence began to burgeon later in life.

Andhra Bank 2007

(81) EXTRAORDINARY (Adj.) (असाधारण) Unusual, Unique, Exceptional, Uncommon

What an extraordinary thing to say!

(82) RISE (V) (िढ़ र्ाना) Increase, Escalate, Soar, Mount, Scale
High mountains rise above the plain.

(83) PROJECTED (Adj.) (अनुमाचनत) Estimated, Anticipated, Expected

The company projected an annual growth rate of 3%.

Bank of Maharashtra 2007

(84) CONCERN (V) (चिंता) Anxiety, Worry, Disturb, Unsettle, Perturb

 A doctor should always concern himself with his patients.

(85) PERTINENT (Adj.) (उपयुक्त) Practical, Convincing, Sound, Plausible

She had asked some pertinent questions.

(86) DEVOTED (Adj.) (समचपात) Dedicated, Faithful, Loyal, Staunch

He devoted all his time to his job.

IDBI Bank Officers 2007

(87) SUSTAINED (Adj.) (लगातार) Steady, Unending, Ceaseless, Unabating

The economy entered on a period of sustained growth.

(88) POTENTIAL (Adj.) (सम्भाचवत) Possible, Probable, Conceivable, Likely

The potential savings are enormous.

(89) ENCOMPASS (V) (चमलाना) Incorporate, Comprise, Constitute, Integrate

The course will encompass physics, chemistry and biology.

Bank of Baroda 2007

(90) ILLUSION (N) (भ्रम) Delusion, Misconception, Fallacy, Misapprehension

She was under no illusion that he loved her.

(91) INSURGENCY (N) (चवद्रोह) Rebellion, Revolt, Revolution, Insurrection, Mutiny

People involved the insurgency have been killed.

(92) IRONY (N) (व्यंग) Mockery, Satire, Sarcasm, Derision, Ridicule

There was a note of irony in his voice.

Bank of Baroda 2008

(93) SWEEPING (Adj.) (व्यापक) Extensive, Broad, Widespread, Comprehensive

The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.

(94) EMBRACE (V) (स्वीकार करना) Accept, Admit, Adopt

The marriage signalled James's embrace of the Catholic faith.

(95) STRUGGLE (V) (संघर्ा करना) Battle, Fight, Clash, Combat, Attack
A strong man will struggle with storms of fate.

Oriental Bank of Commerce 2008

(96) SWAY (V) (प्रभाचवत करना) Influence, Impress, Impact

 The publication of the Charter did not sway the western democracies.

(97) CORE (N) (सिसे महत्वपूणा भाग) Essential, Importance, Fundamentals

Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies.

(98) STRESS (V) (प्रभाव डालना) Highlight, Underscore, Illuminate, Bring out
Mark the primary stress in each word.

Vijaya Bank 2008

(99) ENUNCIATE (V) (स्पष्ट रूप से कहना) Frame, Articulate, Propound

He doesn't enunciate very clearly.

(100) CHARGE (V) (सौपना) Entrust, Assign, Designate, Consign

Send it to whoever is in charge of sales.

(101) TORE OUT (P.V.) (तेर्ी से िाहर चनकलना) Rushed out forcefully
The pupils tore out of the school.

NABARD 2008

(102) ABATE (V) (राहत चदलाना) Alleviate, Assuage, Mitigate, Relieve, Drain away
Nothing could abate his rage.

(103) STAKE (N) (चहस्सा) Share, Claim, Part

He holds a 51% stake in the firm.

(104) PROVOKE (V) (उत्पन्न करना) Cause, Generate, Produce

The article was intended to provoke discussion.

Union Bank of India 2008

(105) STIR (V) (भड़काना) Agitate, Instigate, Excite

Will you stir out on Sunday?

(106) SCALE (V) (परत उतारना) Cut, Slice, Chip

The dentist scaled and polished my teeth last week.

(107) ORIGIN (N) (व्युत्पचत्त) Source, Beginning, Genesis, Inception

It's a book about the origin of the universe.

Bank of India 2008

(108) INTENSIVELY (Adv.) (गहनता से) Severely, Ferociously, Rigorously
This case has been intensively studied.

Indian Overseas Bank 2008

(109) MARGINAL (Adj.) (अत्यंत) Insignificant, Negligible, Paltry, Insubstantial

The role of the opposition party proved marginal.

(110) FAULT (V) (दोर् लगाना) Blame, Accuse, Implicate, Charge, Allege
Whose fault is that?

(111) DIRE (Adj.) (खौफनाक) Alarming, Appalling, Terrible, Dreadful, Horrifying

Errors in forecasting can have dire consequences.

Bank of Baroda 2008

(112) ENDOWMENT (N) (दान) Gift, Inheritance, Legacy, Heritage

The hospital was founded on an endowment fund.

(113) ORIENTED (Adj.) (उन्मुख) Leaning, Inclined, Sloping, Tilting

Our students are oriented towards science subjects.

(114) CONVENTIONAL (Adj.) (परम्परागत) Traditional, Customary, Established, Habitual

She's so conventional in her views.

Dena Bank 2008

(115) COMPLACENT (Adj.) (आत्मसंतुष्ट) Self-satisfied, Self-assured, Self-approving

We must not become complacent over any success.

(116) SORRY (Adj.) (दु ुःखी) Miserable, Sorrowful, Distressed, Dejected, Doleful
I am sorry I must disapprove your action.

(117) REACH (V) (चवस्तार) Extend, Stretch, Spread, Hold out

The railway line will soon reach to our town.

Bank of Maharashtra 2008

(118) INCUMBENT (Adj.) (पदस्थ) Present, Current, Existing, In office, Presiding

One incumbent was returned to the council.

(119) PLOY (N) (र्ड्यंत्र या िाल) Ruse, Trick, Dodge, Gambit, Tactic
This isn't a ploy to be recommended.
(120) AGGRIEVED (Adj.) (म्बखन्न) Wronged, Mistreated, Ill-treated, Maligned
She was aggrieved at the insult.

Oriental Bank of Commerce 2008

(121) INFRINGE (V) (चनयम का उलंघन) Violate, Contravene, Breach, Transgress, Flout
UK plans were deemed to infringe EU law.

(122) FREQUENCY (N) (िारं िारता) Recurrence, Repetition, Oftenness, Frequentness

Accidents are happening with increasing frequency.

(123) PRE-EMPTIVE (Adj.) (सुरक्षात्मक) Preventive, Inhibitory, Defensive

They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike.

Allahabad Bank 2008

(124) SPARK (V) (भड़काना) Provoke, Stir, Incite, Trigger, Instigate, Arouse
She felt a little spark of anger.

(125) PUSH (V) (जोर दे ना) Drive, Force, Propel, Thrust, Plunge
I don't let anyone push me around.

(126) REELING (Adj.) (लडखड़ाना) Stumbling, Staggering, Lurching, Vacillating

His mind was reeling at the shock.

IDBI 2008

(127) VENTURE (V) (र्ोम्बखम उठाना) Calculated gambling

I won't venture a step farther.

(128) ACCESS (N) (पहुि) Entry, Admission, Ingress, Way in

The only access to the village is by boat.

(129) ATTACK (N) (कड़ी आलोिना) Criticism, Vilification, Condemnation

She launched into a blistering attack on her boss.

SBI 2008

(130) QUEST (N) (खोर्) Search, Hunt, Pursuit, Chase, Striving, Going all about
She had come in quest of advice.

(131) EVOLVE (V) (चवकास करना) Develop, Progress, Advance, Grow, Prosper
Businesses need to evolve rapidly.
(132) OBSOLETE (Adj.) (प्रयोग से िाहर या पुराना) Outdated, Outmoded, Out of date
Their work is now rendered obsolete by machines.

SBI 2008

(133) RECONNAISSANCE (N) (सवेक्षण) Investigation, Examination, Scrutiny, Surveillance

Three reconnaissance aircraft are permanently on patrol.

(134) PROLIFERATION (N) (प्रसार) Abundance, Expansion, Augmentation, Increment

We are sick and tired of the proliferation of guns.

(135) EVOLUTION (N) (चवकास) Progression, Development, Growth

Our political institutions are in continuous evolution.

(136) INDUCE (V) (प्रेररत करना) Stimulate, Motivate, Sway, Inspire

Music can induce a meditative state in the listener.

Corporation Bank 2009

(137) DEVIOUS (Adj.) (धोखेिार्ी से भरा) Dishonest, Deceitful, Guileful, Artful, Tricky
Sharad got rich by devious means.

(138) MEASURE (N) (कायावाही) Step, Action, Procedure, Means

Landed income was the true measure of the gentry.

(139) BRIDGE (V) (र्ोड़ना) Eliminate the distance between, Connect, Join
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science.

Indian Overseas Bank 2009

(140) INCULCATE (V) (गुण को भरना) Instil, Imbue, Ingrain, Infuse

We failed to inculcate students with love of knowledge.

(141) FUEL (V) (प्रेररत करना) Stimulate, Encourage, Enliven, Animate, Rouse
Higher salaries helped to fuel inflation.

(142) DENT (V) (कमी लाना) Reduce, Diminish, Decrease, Deplete, Abate, Dwindle
The holiday made a big dent in our savings.

Oriental bank of commerce 2009

(143) DESERT (V) (छोड़ना या त्यागना) Abandon, Relinquish, Renounce, Forsake, Discard
Never desert a friend in need.

(144) ISOLATED (Adj.) (अलग-थलग) Rare, Sole, Solitary, Single

 Not many people visit this isolated spot.

(145) CONFINE (V) (चसचमत करना) Restrict, Constraint, Inhibit, Circumscribe, Curb
He did not confine himself to the one language.

IDBI 2009

(146) PICTURE (N) (दृश्य) Situation, Scenario, Circumstance, Condition, Status

Speech is the picture of the mind.

(147) FEED (V) (आपूचता) Supply, Provision, Sustain, Nurture

The petrol feed is blocked.

(148) SURGE (V) (िढ़ र्ाना) Increase, Escalate, Rise, Grow, Soar
She felt a sudden surge of anger.

United Bank of India 2009

(149) KEY (Adj.) (महत्वपूणा) Important, Essential, Crucial, Critical, Necessary

Education was the key to upward social mobility.

(150) AGGRESSIVE (Adj.) (आक्रामक) Offensive, Unfriendly, Agnostic, Hostile

Some children are much more aggressive than others.

(151) CATER (V) (आवश्यकताएं पूरी करना) Supply, Feed, Fill, Nurture
Does the school cater for all abilities?

Andhra Bank 2009

(152) SHREWDLY (Adv.) (ितुराई से) Astutely, Wisely, Cunningly, Artfully, Sagaciously
She shrewdly predicted the stock market crash.

(153) CHASE (V) (पीछा करना) Follow, Pursue, Tail, Go after

The police have been trying to chase up the dead man's sister.

(154) ELUSIVE (Adj.) (भ्रांचतर्नक) Unachievable, Unattainable, Inapproachable, Beyond

reach
Success, however, remained elusive for her.

Andhra Bank (Marketing) 2009

(155) DRAMATIC (Adj.) (आकम्बिक) Unprecedented, Amazing, Unexpected

Computers have brought dramatic changes to the workplace.

(156) SHRINK (V) (चसकुड़ना) Contract, Condense, Shorten

 Will this soap shrink woollen clothes?

(157) PREDOMINANTLY (Adj.) (प्रमुख रूप से) Mainly, Chiefly, Primarily

She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.

(158) MASSIVE (Adj.) (अत्यंत गंभीर) Severe, Serious, Critical

He died of a massive brain haemorrhage.

Bank of Maharashtra (Agriculture) 2009

(159) INSTRUMENTAL (Adj.) (चर्म्मेदार) Responsible, Conducive

It is an instrumental work.

(160) ABERRANT (Adj.) (चवचित्र) Abnormal, Odd, Peculiar, Atypical, Strange

But they're aberrant, an exception to the rule.

(161) PUSH (V) (िढाना) Increase, Expedite, Accelerate, Speed up

Rising demand tends to push prices up.

Punjab National Bank 2009

(162) TURBULENCE (N) (उथल पुथल) Turmoil, Tumult, Uproar, Commotion, Chaos,
Upheaval
We experienced severe turbulence during the flight.

(163) INCENTIVE (N) (प्रेरणादायक) Encouragement, Motivation, Stimulus, Impetus

Farmers lack any incentive to manage their land organically.

(164) ADVANCE (V) (अग्रसर होना) Put Forward, Advocate, Suggest, Exhort
He who does not advance loses ground.

Canara Bank 2009

(165) APOCALYPTIC (Adj.) (सवानाश से संिंचधत) Disastrous, Calamitous, Destructive,

Devastating
Wish the earth wasn't apocalyptic.

(166) RESUSCITATE (V) (ििाना या सही अवस्था में लाना) Save, Rescue, Bring around
Doctors managed to resuscitate him.

(167) FRENZY (N) (सनक या उत्साह) Passion, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Spirit

The country was gripped by a frenzy of nationalism.

Allahabad Bank 2010

(168) ELUDE (V) (ििना या परहेर् करना) Avoid, Escape, Dodge, Shun
The gold medal continues to elude her.

Bank of Baroda 2010

(169) OBLIGATION (N) (चर्म्मेदारी) Moral Binding, Duty, Responsibility, Commitment,

Liability
I'm under obligation to him.

(170) SQUANDER (V) (उड़ा दे ना) Spend wastefully, Waste, Dissipate, Splurge
Don't squander your affection on him he'll never love you.

(171) MODEST (Adj.) (साधारण) Meagre, Intermediate, Average, Medium

He charged a relatively modest fee.

Bank of Maharashtra 2010

(172) FLAG (V) (सूचित करना) Highlight, Mark, Level, Indicate

I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.

(173) FALLING SHORT (V) (उम्मीद के अनुसार न होना) Not meeting, Failing to reach,
Going wrong
Is the French tradition falling short of its reputation?

(174) PERMIT (V) (अनुमचत दे ना) Allow, Sanction, Authorise, Approve, Endorse
She won't permit dogs in the house.

(175) SHOCKING (Adj.) (भयानक) Appalling, Dreadful, Horrible, Hideous

His attitude was shocking to her.

Central Bank of India 2010

(176) CAPACITY (N) (क्षमता) Capability, Efficacy, Competence, Ability

The train was crowded to its full capacity.

(177) ALLUDE (V) (संकेत दे ना) Refer, Suggest, Imply, Insinuate, Indicate
I didn't allude to anybody or anything.

(178) SPECULATE (V) (चविार करना) Contemplate, Ponder, Consider, Deliberate, Prepend
I wouldn't like to speculate on the reasons for her resignation.

(179) QUINTESSENTIAL (Adj.) (सवोत्कृष्ट) Typical, Classic, Standard, Regular

New York is the quintessential big city.
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(180) SURVEILLANCE (N) (चनरीक्षण) Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Supervision

The suspects are under police surveillance.

(181) PREREQUISITE (Adj.) (आवश्कता) Necessity, Essential, Mandatory, Vital, Requisite

Training is a prerequisite for competence.

(182) PROSPECT (N) (सम्भावना) Future, Potential, Feasibility, Possibility

Major developments are in prospect for the company.

(183) COMMENSURATE (Adj.) (के समान होना) Match, Comparable, Equivalent

The pay should be commensurate with the work.

PNB (Specialist Officer) 2010

(184) INHABIT (V) (चनवास करना) Reside in, To live in a place

They inhabit the tropical forests.

(185) FORAGE (V) (खोर्ना) Search, Rummage, Ferret, Ransack

Cows and sheep depends forage to feed.

(186) MONETIZE (V) (आचथाक लाभ लेना) Encash, To earn revenue from
Do you actually want to monetize your blog?

Syndicate Bank 2010

(187) CHASE (V) (पीछा करना) Pursue, Follow, Trail

My job was to chase up late replies.

Punjab and Sind Bank 2010

(188) THRIFT (N) (चकफायत) Prudence, Parsimony, Miserliness

He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.

(189) STRIKE IT (V) (िनाना) Cause to become, Make, Change into

Small companies strike it rich by going public on the stock exchange.

(190) AGGRESSION (N) (आक्रामकता) Determination, Assertion, Assertiveness

Aggression is completely foreign to his nature.

Oriental Bank of Commerce 2010

(191) EXODUS (N) (चनगामन) Exit, Migration, Departure, Emigration

 The Monday morning exodus to the Highlands was on.

(192) BRING OUT (P.V.) (चछपी हुई िात को िताना) Reveal, Expose, Exhibit, Display,
Make Known
Pressure can bring out the worst in people.

(193) DRIVE (V) (िलाना या आगे िढ़ाना) Stimulate, Motivate, Inspire, Prompt, Induce
Drive your business, do not let it drive you.

NABARD Bank 2010

(194) ARDUOUS (Adj.) (कचठन) Difficult, Hard, Heavy, Strenuous, Onerous

They crashed out after a long, arduous journey.

(195) FORMULATE (V) (चनमााण करना) Frame, Compose, Make, Concoct

Jackie paused to formulate her reply.

(196) DEGRADING (Adj.) (अपमानर्नक) Demeaning, Shameful, Disgraceful,

Contemptible
He found the work extremely degrading.

(197) TRANSITIONAL (Adj.) (पररवती) Intermediate, Changing, Unsettled, Median

Christopher was fully aware of her transitional problems.

PNB Management Trainee 2010

(198) CENTER ON (P.V.) (केम्बित होना) Revolve around

News reports usually center on export trade to these countries.

(199) MITIGATE (V) (कम करना) Reduce, Diminish, Lessen, Soften

Governments should endeavour to mitigate distress.

(200) ALLURE (N) (आकर्ाक) Attraction, Charm, Enchantment, Lure, Charisma

It's a game that has really lost its allure.

(201) ENSUE FROM (P.V.) (उभरना) Emerging from, Happen as a result of something
What will ensue from this?

United Bank 2010

(202) FORGE (V) (चनमााण करना) Create, Construct, Fabricate, Produce

They agreed to forge closer economic ties.

(203) DECIMATE (V) (नष्ट करना) Destroy, Demolish, Annihilate, Eradicate, Expunge
 The pollution could decimate the river's thriving population of kingfishers.

(204) FASHION (V) (चकसी खास रूप में िनाना) Made into a particular form
The window is craped in the latest fashion.

(205) FUEL (V) (िढ़ाना) Increase, Magnify, Boost, Amplify, Bolster

His comments are bound to add fuel to the debate.

Syndicate Bank II 2010

(206) MARKER (N) (संकेतक) Indicator, Sign, Signal, Cursor

He put a marker in his book and followed her out.

(207) JUNK (N) (िेकार वस्तु) Discard, Rubbish, Debris, Effluvia

The garage has got full of junk again.

(208) SHOWING (N) (प्रदशानी) Performance, Demonstration, Presentation, Viewing

I saw a private showing of the film.

(209) SPUR (N) (प्रोत्साचहत करना) Stimulate, Impetus, Inducement, Goad

His speech was a powerful spur to action.

IDBI 2010

(210) ABIDE BY (P.V.) (पालन करना) Agree to, Obey

You must abide by what you have said.

(211) PHENOMENON (N) (पररघटना) Event, Case, Occurrence, Case

A rainbow is a natural phenomenon.

(212) FUEL (V) (िढ़ाना) To increase a feeling or a type of behavior

Her interest in the Spanish language was fuelled by a visit to Spain.

SBI 2010

(213) STARVED (Adj.) (िंचित होना) Deprived, Wanting, Devoid, Bereft, Void
Many of the prisoners looked half starved.

(214) SLAP (V) (थोपना) Impose, Lay, Charge, Enforce

I'll just slap him around a little.

(215) PLOW (V) (हल र्ोतना) Cultivate

Farmers now use tractors to plow their fields.
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(216) TURMOIL (N) (अशांचत) Chaos, Tumult, Commotion, Uproar, Hubbub

The country is in a state of political turmoil.

(217) PULVERIZATION (N) (चपसना) Fall

Refractory steel often occurs pulverization.

SBI Associates 2011

(218) FOSTER (V) (चवकास करने का मौका दे ना) Nurture, Bring up, Nourish, Care for
They try to foster harmony between different groups of people.

(219) PROPEL (V) (धकेलना) Drive, Impel, Hurl, Push

They try to propel the watercrafts with paddles.

(220) MASSIVE (Adj.) (चवशाल) Huge, Vast, Enormous, Gigantic, Gargantuan

We must make massive efforts to improve it.

(221) STUMBLING BLOCK (N) (िाधा) Hurdle, Impediment, Obstacle, Deterrent, Inhibition
Defence cuts could also be a stumbling block.

Bank of Baroda 2011

(222) DRAMATIC (Adj.) (प्रभावशाली) Remarkable, Phenomenal, Effective

. He enjoys the dramatic arts.

(223) CONSCIOUS (Adj.) (सिेत) Mindful, Aware, Sensible, Vigilant

She was conscious that her memory was failing.

(224) STAGGER (V) (अिंचभत होना) Astound, Stun, Astonish, Amaze, Surprise, Stupefy
Such a heavy load would stagger an elephant.

(225) COSMETIC (Adj.) (सतही) Superficial, Shallow, Depthless, Cursory

These reforms are not merely cosmetic.

RBI 2011

(226) MANAGE (V) (प्रिंध करना) Afford, Handle, Administer

We should manage to house and feed the poor.

(227) EXACT (V) (मांगना) Demand, Require, Call for, Ask for
It was difficult to tell his exact age.

(228) SCUTTLE (V) (नष्ट करना) Destroy, Ruin, Wreck, Spoil, Devastate
 Such threats could scuttle the peace conference.

(229) SPUR (N) (िढ़ावा दे ना) Prompt, Hint, Cue, Signal

International competition is a spur to modernization.

Union Bank of India 2011

(230) CONTROLLING (Adj.) (चनयन्त्र) Holding in check, Commanding, Maintaining

We have made great progress in controlling inflation.

(231) PARADOX (N) (चवरोधाभार्ी) Anomaly, Oddity, Incongruity, Dichotomy

I start from an apparent paradox.

(232) ACUTE (Adj.) (गंभीर) Severe, Intense, Fierce, Extreme

He suffers from acute depression.

(233) GREEN (Adj.) (सर्ीव) Live

The truth is always green.

Corporation Bank 2011

(234) DRAMATIC (Adj.) (अप्रत्याचसत) Unprecedented, Unexpected, Uncommon, Unusual

He enjoys the dramatic arts.

(235) SHRINK (V) (चसकुड़ना) Contract, Condense, Narrow, Compress

Will this shirt shrink in the wash?

(236) PREDOMINANTLY (Adj.) (मुख्यतुः) Mainly, Chiefly, Primarily, Principally

The city's population is predominantly Irish.

(237) MASSIVE (Adj.) (िहुत िड़ा) Severe, Heavy, Mega, Very big
The country has undergone massive changes recently.

IBPS 2011

(238) MASK (V) (ढकना) Cover, Hide , Conceal, Disguise

The enemy mask their enmity under an appearance of friendliness.

(239) REGULAR (Adj.) (चनयचमत) Common, Usual, Ordinary, Typical, Normal

At your age, you should have regular check-ups.

(240) LABOUR (N) (मेहनत) Toil, Moil, Work, Activity, Effort

A dishwasher can save much labour.
(241) MEAN (Adj.) (दु ष्ट) Characterized by malice, Nasty, Odious, Vile
He is a mean person.

(242) ALONE (Adj.) (अकेला) Exclusively, Solitary, Lonesome, Lonely

He who stands alone has no power.

IBPS 2012

(243) DRAW (V) (आकचर्ात करना) Attract, Entice, Allure, Captivate, Bewitch
No one reminds him to draw his attention.

(244) CLOCK (V) (प्राप्त करना) Achieve, Attain, Accomplish

He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres.

(245) ABATE (V) (कम करना) Lessen, Diminish, Decrease, Dwindle, Wane, Recede
We must abate the noise in our big cities.

(246) EMERGE (V) (प्रकट होना) Develop, Come forth, Transpire, Erupt
The flowers emerge in the spring.

IBPS (Specialist Officer) 2012

(247) REDRESS (V) (ठीक कर दे ना) Address, Amend, Reform, Resolve, Settle
Little could be done to redress the situation.

(248) CURRENCY (N) (प्रिलन) Usage, Practice, Custom, Procedure

The word has not yet won widespread currency.

(249) INTRINSICALLY (Adv.) (मूलभूत तरीके से) Fundamentally, Primarily, Basically,

Principally
Science is seen as intrinsically good.

(250) INDICATIVE (Adj.) (चनदे शात्मक) Suggestive, Symbolic, Denotative, Indicatory

Her gesture was indicative of contempt.

(251) COMPROMISING (Adj.) (स्तर में मध्यम) Reducing the quality

There were no prints of the compromising fake photograph.

IBPS RRB 2012

(252) CONCENTRATE (V) (र्मा करना) Cluster, Congregate, Assemble, Gather, Converge
We must concentrate our efforts on improving education.

(253) ACCESS (V) (पहुिना) Reach, Get at

 The only access to the city is across the bridge.

(254) ENTAIL (V) (शाचमल करना) Involve, Require, Demand, Need

What does the job actually entail?

IBPS (Specialist Officer) 2013

(255) KEY (Adj.) (महत्वपूणा) Important, Crucial, Essential, Vital, Important

Confidence is the key to success.

(256) AGGRESSIVE (Adj.) (आक्रामक) Offensive, Argumentative, Belligerent, Bellicose

He is very aggressive in many ways.

(257) CATER (V) (प्रदान करना) Supply, Provide, Furnish, Give

Does the school cater for all abilities?

IBPS 2013

(258) BROADEN (V) (िौड़ा करना) Widen, Expand, Enlarge, Spread

We have always tried to broaden our minds.

(259) ON A PAR (Phrase) (महत्व में समान) Equal in importance or quality to

I would say they were on a par.

State Bank of India 2013

(260) HERALD (V) (घोर्णा करना) Publicize, Announce, Proclaim, Declare

The result could herald the revival of car industry.

(261) OUTWEIGH (V) (महत्वपूणा साचित होना) Surpass, Overshadow, Supersede

The benefits would surely far outweigh the risks.

IBPS (Specialist Officer) 2014

(262) GLIMMER (N) (िमक) Ray, Shine, Radiance, Shimmer

He is celebrating his first glimmer of success.

(263) FADE (V) (क्षीण हो र्ाना) Subside, Dwindle, Wane, Ebb, Lessen
My childhood will never fade from my memory.

SBI 2014

(264) PREREQUISITE (N) (र्रूरी) Requirement, Necessity, Precondition

Training is a prerequisite for competence.
(265) PERSPECTIVE (N) (दृचष्टकोण) Viewpoint, Stance, Estimation
A fine perspective opened out before us.

(266) PERSONALISE (V) (अपने अनुकूल करना) Customise, Design, Shape, Specify
All the products can be personalised to the client's exact requirements.

IBPS RRB Officer 2014

(267) ALLEVIATION (N) (राहत) Mitigation, Abatement, Easing, Assuagement

Fuel subsidies are often seen as a form of poverty alleviation.

(268) TOUCHSTONE (N) (मापदं ड) Yardstick, Benchmark, Standard

Love is the touchstone of virtue.

IBPS PO/MT 2014

(269) IMMERSED (Adj.) (तल्लीन) Engrossed, Enthralled, Absorbed

She had immersed herself in writing short stories.

(270) UNCONSCIOUS (Adj.) (िेइरादा) Automatic, Unthinking, Unplanned, Inadvertent

These impulses are often totally unconscious.

SBI (Associates) 2014

(271) SHREWDLY (Adv.) (ितुराई से) Astutely, Wisely, Cunningly, Artfully, Sagaciously,
Cleverly
Telecom has shrewdly purchased incumbent telecoms firms.

(272) CHASE (V) (पीछा करना) Follow, Pursue, Trail, Hunt

First of all we should chase these fears from his mind.

(273) ELUSIVE (Adj.) (भ्रांचतर्नक) Unachievable, Unobtainable, Unattainable

Truth is a notoriously elusive quality.

SBI (Associates) 2014

(274) ENGAGEMENT (N) (संचलप्तता) Involvement, Engrossment, Attention

I had to refuse because of a prior engagement.

(275) DESIGN (V) (चनमााण करना) Create, Produce, Form, Constitute

They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical.
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(276) UNEXPLOITED (Adj.) (उपयोग में न लाया गया) Untapped, Unutilized, Unused
Unexploited rare metal ores have a good perspective.

(277) UNDERPIN (V) (सहारा दे ना) Support, Justify

He presented the figures to underpin his argument.

SBI (PT) 2015

(278) SHRINKING (N) (चसकुड़न) Narrowing, Contracting, Constriction

The market for their products is shrinking.

(279) VARIEGATED (Adj.) (चवचभन्न) Diverse, Varied, Mixed

This specimen is richly variegated in colour.

IBPS SO (IT Officer) 2015

(280) APPOSITE (Adj.) (उचित) Appropriate, Suitable, Apt, Congruous, Proper, Pertinent
This is a very apposite comparison.

(281) WARY (Adj.) (सतका) Cautious, Vigilant, Heedful, Attentive, Alert, Circumspect
She was wary of strangers.

Bank of Baroda 2015

(282) LIMIT (N) (चसचमत) Cap, Constriction, Curb, Bound

The only limit is your imagination.

(283) CROWD (N) (भीड़) Flock, Assembly, Community

The crowd cheered the winning hit.

IBPS PO/MT (PT) 2015

(284) TAG (V) (लेिल लगाना) Tie, Level, Mark, Designate

A tag was attached to each article.

(285) POINT (V) (संकेत दे ना) Indicate, Signal, Suggest, Signify, Imply, Hint
Two short quotations will illustrate my point.

IBPS PO/MT (PT) 2015

(286) GRIP (V) (चगरफ्त) Fascinate, Engross, Absorb, Engage

The country is in the grip of a teenage crime wave.
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(287) OSTENTATION (N) (चदखावा) Pageantry, Showiness, Flashiness, Show

Their daughter's wedding reception was sheer ostentation.

(288) PENITENT (Adj.) (पश्चात्तापी) Remorseful, Regretful, Remorseful, Rueful, Apologetic

Those who were penitent obtained absolution.

(289) SATIATE (V) (संतुष्ट करना) Gratify, Content, Satisfy, Relieve

The dinner was enough to satiate the gourmets.

RRB Officer 2015

(290) LIMITED (Adj.) (चसचमत) Restricted, Constricted, Cramped, Confined

Unfortunately, my time is limited.

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