SESSION INCLUDES :

VOCABULARY WORDS
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IDIOMS AND PHRASES

VOCABULARY MOST REPEATED WORDS

1. Abate (verb)
Synonym: lessen
Antonym: increase
Sentence: The storm began to abate after
midnight.
2. Adept (adjective)
Synonym: skilled
Antonym: unskilled
Sentence: She is adept at solving
mathematical problems.
3. Ambiguous (adjective)
Synonym: unclear
Antonym: clear
Sentence: His answer was ambiguous, leaving
everyone confused.
4. Arduous (adjective)
Synonym: difficult
Antonym: easy
Sentence: Climbing the mountain was an
arduous task.
5. Benevolent (adjective)
Synonym: kind
Antonym: cruel
Sentence: The benevolent teacher helped
poor students.
6. Candid (adjective)
Synonym: honest
Antonym: dishonest
Sentence: She gave a candid opinion about
the project.
7. Concur (verb)
Synonym: agree
Antonym: disagree
Sentence: I concur with your decision.
8. Diligent (adjective)
Synonym: hardworking
Antonym: lazy
Sentence: He is a diligent employee who
completes tasks on time.
9. Eloquent (adjective)
Synonym: fluent
Antonym: inarticulate
Sentence: The speaker delivered an eloquent
speech.
10. Erroneous (adjective)
Synonym: wrong
Antonym: correct
Sentence: The report contained erroneous
information.

11. Frugal (adjective)

Synonym: economical
Antonym: wasteful
Sentence: She is frugal and saves most of her
salary.
12. Hostile (adjective)
Synonym: unfriendly
Antonym: friendly
Sentence: The crowd became hostile during
the protest.
13. Imminent (adjective)
Synonym: near
Antonym: distant
Sentence: The arrival of the train is imminent.
14. Lucid (adjective)
Synonym: clear
Antonym: confusing
Sentence: The teacher gave a lucid
explanation.
15. Meticulous (adjective)
Synonym: careful
Antonym: careless
Sentence: He is meticulous about his work.
16. Obsolete (adjective)
Synonym: outdated
Antonym: modern
Sentence: Typewriters are now obsolete.
17. Prudent (adjective)
Synonym: wise
Antonym: foolish
Sentence: It is prudent to save money for
emergencies.
18. Resilient (adjective)
Synonym: strong
Antonym: weak
Sentence: Children are often more resilient
than adults.
19. Sporadic (adjective)
Synonym: irregular
Antonym: regular
Sentence: There were sporadic incidents of
violence.
20. Vigilant (adjective)
Synonym: alert
Antonym: careless
Sentence: The guards remained vigilant
throughout the night.
. Abhor (verb)
Synonym: hate
Antonym: love
Sentence: I abhor dishonesty in any form.
2. Acquit (verb)
Synonym: free
Antonym: convict
Sentence: The court decided to acquit the
accused.
3. Alleviate (verb)
Synonym: reduce
Antonym: worsen
Sentence: The medicine will alleviate your
pain.
4. Audacious (adjective)
Synonym: bold
Antonym: timid
Sentence: It was an audacious plan to start a
business at a young age.
5. Averse (adjective)
Synonym: opposed
Antonym: favorable
Sentence: She is averse to taking risks.
6. Baffle (verb)
Synonym: confuse
Antonym: clarify
Sentence: The complex puzzle continued to
baffle him.
7. Bias (noun)
Synonym: prejudice
Antonym: fairness
Sentence: The judge showed no bias in the
case.
8. Coerce (verb)
Synonym: force
Antonym: persuade
Sentence: He tried to coerce her into signing
the document.
9. Coherent (adjective)
Synonym: logical
Antonym: confused
Sentence: She gave a coherent explanation of
the issue.
10. Conceal (verb)
Synonym: hide
Antonym: reveal
Sentence: He tried to conceal the truth.

11. Condemn (verb)

Synonym: criticize
Antonym: praise
Sentence: The leader condemned the violent
act.
12. Credible (adjective)
Synonym: believable
Antonym: doubtful
Sentence: She gave a credible excuse for
being late.
13. Deceive (verb)
Synonym: cheat
Antonym: be honest
Sentence: He tried to deceive his friends.
14. Defy (verb)
Synonym: resist
Antonym: obey
Sentence: She decided to defy the unfair
rules.
15. Deter (verb)
Synonym: discourage
Antonym: encourage
Sentence: Strict laws can deter crime.
16. Disclose (verb)
Synonym: reveal
Antonym: conceal
Sentence: He refused to disclose personal
details.
17. Eager (adjective)
Synonym: keen
Antonym: reluctant
Sentence: She was eager to learn new skills.
18. Eminent (adjective)
Synonym: famous
Antonym: unknown
Sentence: He is an eminent scientist.
19. Evade (verb)
Synonym: avoid
Antonym: confront
Sentence: The thief tried to evade the police.
20. Explicit (adjective)
Synonym: clear
Antonym: vague
Sentence: The instructions were explicit and
easy to follow.

21. Feeble (adjective)

Synonym: weak
Antonym: strong
Sentence: The old man gave a feeble smile.
22. Frugal (adjective)
Synonym: economical
Antonym: extravagant
Sentence: She lives a frugal lifestyle.
23. Genuine (adjective)
Synonym: real
Antonym: fake
Sentence: This shop sells genuine products.
24. Hinder (verb)
Synonym: obstruct
Antonym: assist
Sentence: Lack of funds may hinder the
project.
25. Impartial (adjective)
Synonym: fair
Antonym: biased
Sentence: A judge must remain impartial.
26. Incite (verb)
Synonym: provoke
Antonym: calm
Sentence: The speech could incite violence.
27. Ingenious (adjective)
Synonym: clever
Antonym: dull
Sentence: It was an ingenious solution to the
problem.
28. Jeopardy (noun)
Synonym: danger
Antonym: safety
Sentence: His life was in jeopardy.
29. Lavish (adjective)
Synonym: extravagant
Antonym: simple
Sentence: They hosted a lavish party.
30. Meager (adjective)
Synonym: scanty
Antonym: abundant
Sentence: He earns a meager salary.
1. Abundant (adj)
Synonym: plentiful
Antonym: scarce
Sentence: Water is abundant in this region.
2. Adverse (adj)
Synonym: unfavorable
Antonym: favorable
Sentence: The match was postponed due to
adverse weather.
3. Agitate (verb)
Synonym: disturb
Antonym: calm
Sentence: The speech may agitate the crowd.
4. Allege (verb)
Synonym: claim
Antonym: deny
Sentence: They allege that the company
violated rules.
5. Amend (verb)
Synonym: correct
Antonym: worsen
Sentence: The lawyer decided to amend the
document.
6. Anonymous (adj)
Synonym: unnamed
Antonym: identified
Sentence: The donation was made by an
anonymous person.
7. Anticipate (verb)
Synonym: expect
Antonym: doubt
Sentence: We anticipate good results this
year.
8. Arrogant (adj)
Synonym: proud
Antonym: humble
Sentence: He is too arrogant to admit his
mistake.
9. Aspire (verb)
Synonym: aim
Antonym: despair
Sentence: She aspires to become an IAS
officer.
10. Attain (verb)
Synonym: achieve
Antonym: fail
Sentence: Hard work helps you attain success.

11. Austerity (noun)

Synonym: strictness
Antonym: luxury
Sentence: The country adopted austerity
measures.
12. Bewilder (verb)
Synonym: confuse
Antonym: enlighten
Sentence: The complex rules bewildered the
students.
13. Boisterous (adj)
Synonym: noisy
Antonym: quiet
Sentence: The children were boisterous
during the picnic.
14. Brief (adj)
Synonym: short
Antonym: lengthy
Sentence: He gave a brief introduction.
15. Censor (verb)
Synonym: suppress
Antonym: permit
Sentence: The board may censor the film.
16. Chronic (adj)
Synonym: persistent
Antonym: temporary
Sentence: He suffers from chronic back pain.
17. Compact (adj)
Synonym: small
Antonym: large
Sentence: They live in a compact apartment.
18. Comply (verb)
Synonym: obey
Antonym: resist
Sentence: You must comply with the rules.
19. Compulsory (adj)
Synonym: mandatory
Antonym: optional
Sentence: Attendance is compulsory.
20. Confront (verb)
Synonym: face
Antonym: avoid
Sentence: He had to confront his fears.

21. Consensus (noun)

Synonym: agreement
Antonym: disagreement
Sentence: The team reached a consensus.
22. Controversial (adj)
Synonym: debatable
Antonym: undisputed
Sentence: It is a controversial topic.
23. Corrupt (adj)
Synonym: dishonest
Antonym: honest
Sentence: The officer was accused of being
corrupt.
24. Curtail (verb)
Synonym: reduce
Antonym: extend
Sentence: The government plans to curtail
expenses.
25. Decisive (adj)
Synonym: firm
Antonym: indecisive
Sentence: She played a decisive role in the
victory.
26. Deficient (adj)
Synonym: lacking
Antonym: sufficient
Sentence: His diet is deficient in vitamins.
27. Deliberate (adj)
Synonym: intentional
Antonym: accidental
Sentence: It was a deliberate attempt to
mislead.
28. Derive (verb)
Synonym: obtain
Antonym: lose
Sentence: Many words derive from Latin.
29. Deteriorate (verb)
Synonym: worsen
Antonym: improve
Sentence: His health began to deteriorate.
30. Dignity (noun)
Synonym: honor
Antonym: shame
Sentence: She handled the situation with
dignity.

31. Disperse (verb)

Synonym: scatter
Antonym: gather
Sentence: The police tried to disperse the
crowd.
32. Distort (verb)
Synonym: twist
Antonym: clarify
Sentence: Do not distort the facts.
33. Durable (adj)
Synonym: long-lasting
Antonym: fragile
Sentence: This material is very durable.
34. Elaborate (verb)
Synonym: explain
Antonym: summarize
Sentence: Please elaborate on your idea.
35. Eliminate (verb)
Synonym: remove
Antonym: retain
Sentence: We must eliminate errors.
36. Empathy (noun)
Synonym: understanding
Antonym: apathy
Sentence: A good leader shows empathy.
37. Endeavor (verb)
Synonym: attempt
Antonym: neglect
Sentence: He will endeavor to complete the
task.
38. Enrich (verb)
Synonym: improve
Antonym: impoverish
Sentence: Reading will enrich your
knowledge.
39. Erode (verb)
Synonym: wear away
Antonym: build
Sentence: Water can erode rocks.
40. Ethical (adj)
Synonym: moral
Antonym: immoral
Sentence: Doctors must follow ethical
practices
1. Hobson’s choice
Meaning: No real choice at all
Sentence: Accept the job in a remote area or
resign — it was a Hobson’s choice.
2. Pyrrhic victory
Meaning: A victory with heavy losses
Sentence: Winning the case but losing
reputation was a Pyrrhic victory.
3. Between Scylla and Charybdis
Meaning: Between two dangers
Sentence: He felt caught between Scylla and
Charybdis while choosing sides.
4. Pandora’s box
Meaning: A source of many unforeseen
problems
Sentence: Opening that issue may create a
Pandora’s box of complaints.
5. Damocles’ sword
Meaning: Constant threat
Sentence: The fear of transfer hung like a
Damocles’ sword over him.

6. By leaps and bounds

Meaning: Rapidly
Sentence: Her performance improved by
leaps and bounds.
7. Burn one’s bridges
Meaning: Destroy all chances of return
Sentence: He burned his bridges by insulting
his boss.
8. Call it a day
Meaning: Stop working for the day
Sentence: Let’s call it a day and continue
tomorrow.
9. Cast aspersions
Meaning: Spread false doubts
Sentence: Don’t cast aspersions on her
character.
10. Cock and bull story
Meaning: An unbelievable story
Sentence: He told a cock and bull story to
escape punishment.

11. Cut the Gordian knot

Meaning: Solve a complex problem quickly
Sentence: The manager cut the Gordian knot
by taking a bold decision.
12. Feather one’s nest
Meaning: Enrich oneself dishonestly
Sentence: The officer was accused of
feathering his nest.
13. Flog a dead horse
Meaning: Waste effort on a lost cause
Sentence: Arguing further is like flogging a
dead horse.
14. Go to the dogs
Meaning: Deteriorate
Sentence: The company has gone to the dogs.
15. In cold blood
Meaning: Deliberately and without emotion
Sentence: The crime was committed in cold
blood.

16. In the offing

Meaning: Likely to happen soon
Sentence: A promotion is in the offing.
17. Jump the gun
Meaning: Act too soon
Sentence: Don’t jump the gun before official
results.
18. Keep the wolf from the door
Meaning: Avoid poverty
Sentence: He works hard to keep the wolf
from the door.
19. Leave no stone unturned
Meaning: Try every possible method
Sentence: She left no stone unturned to clear
SSC.
20. Make a mountain out of a molehill
Meaning: Exaggerate a small issue
Sentence: Don’t make a mountain out of a
molehill.

21. On the horns of a dilemma

Meaning: In a difficult situation
Sentence: He was on the horns of a dilemma.
22. Red tapism
Meaning: Excessive official formalities
Sentence: Red tapism delays many
government projects.
23. Throw down the gauntlet
Meaning: Issue a challenge
Sentence: The team threw down the gauntlet
to its rivals.
24. To the bitter end
Meaning: Until the very end
Sentence: He fought the case to the bitter
end.
25. Turn a deaf ear
Meaning: Ignore deliberately
Sentence: The authorities turned a deaf ear
to complaints.
1. Achilles’ heel
Meaning: A fatal weakness despite overall
strength
Sentence: His lack of patience is his Achilles’
heel in leadership.
2. Bite the bullet
Meaning: Accept a painful situation
courageously
Sentence: She decided to bite the bullet and
take the tough exam.
3. Cross the Rubicon
Meaning: Take an irreversible step
Sentence: By signing the contract, he crossed
the Rubicon.
4. Dog in the manger
Meaning: Someone who prevents others from
enjoying something they don’t need
Sentence: He’s like a dog in the manger,
keeping resources he doesn’t use.
5. Every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning: There is some good in every bad
situation
Sentence: Losing the job was tough, but every
cloud has a silver lining; she got a better offer.
6. Fish out of water
Meaning: Someone in an unfamiliar or
uncomfortable situation
Sentence: He felt like a fish out of water at
the formal party.
7. Flash in the pan
Meaning: Something that shows potential but
fails quickly
Sentence: The startup was a flash in the pan;
it closed within a year.
8. Fly in the ointment
Meaning: Small problem that spoils
everything
Sentence: The trip was perfect except for one
fly in the ointment—the rain.
9. Give the cold shoulder
Meaning: Deliberately ignore someone
Sentence: After the argument, she gave him
the cold shoulder.
10. Handwriting on the wall
Meaning: A sign of impending trouble
Sentence: The company’s losses were the
handwriting on the wall for its closure.

11. Hoist with one’s own petard

Meaning: Harmed by one’s own plan
Sentence: He tried to trick his colleague but
ended up hoist with his own petard.
12. In the doldrums
Meaning: Inactive, depressed, or stagnant
Sentence: Sales are in the doldrums this
quarter.
13. Kick the bucket
Meaning: Die
Sentence: Sadly, his grandfather kicked the
bucket last night.
14. Ladle out / Spill the beans
Meaning: Reveal secret information
Sentence: She spilled the beans about the
surprise.
15. Leave a bad taste in one’s mouth
Meaning: Cause unpleasant feelings
Sentence: The manager’s unfair behavior left
a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.

16. Lend an ear

Meaning: Listen carefully
Sentence: He always lends an ear to his
friends’ problems.
17. Out of the frying pan into the fire
Meaning: From a bad situation to a worse one
Sentence: Quitting the job without a plan is
like going out of the frying pan into the fire.
18. Play second fiddle
Meaning: Take a subordinate role
Sentence: He prefers not to play second
fiddle and wants a leadership position.
19. Put the cart before the horse
Meaning: Do things in the wrong order
Sentence: Planning celebrations before
clearing exams is putting the cart before the
horse.
20. Shoot oneself in the foot
Meaning: Do something that causes one’s
own failure
Sentence: By insulting the interviewer, he
shot himself in the foot.

21. Skeleton in the closet

Meaning: Hidden shameful secret
Sentence: Every politician has a skeleton in
the closet.
22. Take the bull by the horns
Meaning: Deal with a difficult situation
bravely
Sentence: He took the bull by the horns and
addressed the problem directly.
23. Throw one’s cap over the windmill
Meaning: Take a reckless risk
Sentence: He threw his cap over the windmill
by investing all his money in crypto.
24. Turn the tables
Meaning: Reverse a situation in one’s favor
Sentence: The underdog team turned the
tables and won the match.
25. Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve
Meaning: Show emotions openly
Sentence: She wears her heart on her sleeve,
making her feelings clear.
1. Altruist
Meaning: A person who is selfless and cares
for others
Sentence: She is an altruist, always helping
the poor.
2. Ambidextrous
Meaning: Able to use both hands equally well
Sentence: The ambidextrous artist painted
with both hands.
3. Avarice
Meaning: Extreme greed for wealth
Sentence: His avarice led him to cheat
people.
4. Bibliophile
Meaning: A lover of books
Sentence: She is a bibliophile with thousands
of books at home.
5. Brevity
Meaning: Shortness of duration or expression
Sentence: The brevity of his speech
impressed everyone.
6. Calligraphy
Meaning: Beautiful handwriting
Sentence: The certificate had elegant
calligraphy.
7. Connoisseur
Meaning: An expert, especially in fine arts or
taste
Sentence: He is a connoisseur of fine wines.
8. Debacle
Meaning: A sudden and complete failure
Sentence: The play ended in a debacle due to
poor acting.
9. Demagogue
Meaning: A leader who gains power by
appealing to emotions
Sentence: The politician was accused of being
a demagogue.
10. Dilettante
Meaning: A person who takes up an art or
hobby superficially
Sentence: He is a dilettante, dabbling in
painting without seriousness.

1. Altruist – A person who is selfless and

helps others
Sentence: He is an altruist, always helping
the needy.
2. Ambidextrous – Able to use both
hands equally well
Sentence: She is ambidextrous and writes
with both hands.
3. Ascetic – One who lives a life of self-
discipline
Sentence: The monk led an ascetic life.
4. Benevolent – Kind and charitable
Sentence: A benevolent donor helped the
school.
5. Bibliophile – A lover of books
Sentence: He is a bibliophile and collects
rare editions.
6. Callous – Emotionally hardened
Sentence: His callous attitude hurt many
people.
7. Connoisseur – Expert in arts or fine
things
Sentence: He is a connoisseur of classical
music.
8. Cynic – Person who believes everyone
is selfish
Sentence: She is a cynic and distrusts
politicians.
9. Dilettante – One who dabbles in an art
without serious study
 Sentence: He is a dilettante, not a serious
painter.
10. Eccentric – Person with unusual habits
Sentence: The scientist was an eccentric
genius.

11–20
11. Egotist – A self-centered person
Sentence: The egotist always talks about
himself.
12. Fugitive – One who runs from the law
Sentence: The fugitive was captured by
the police.
13. Glutton – One who eats excessively
Sentence: The glutton ate five pizzas
alone.
14. Hedonist – One who seeks pleasure
Sentence: He lived like a hedonist,
enjoying luxuries.
15. Idiot – Foolish person
Sentence: Only an idiot would ignore
safety rules.
16. Jubilant – Extremely happy
Sentence: The crowd was jubilant after
the victory.
17. Laggard – Slow or lazy person
Sentence: The laggard missed the morning
train.
18. Misanthrope – One who dislikes
mankind
Sentence: He became a misanthrope after
repeated betrayals.
19. Narcissist – Self-obsessed person
Sentence: The narcissist always admires
himself in the mirror.
20. Oblivious – Unaware
Sentence: He was oblivious to the danger
around him.
21–30
21. Omnivore – One who eats both plants
and meat
Sentence: Humans are naturally
omnivores.
22. Opulent – Wealthy and luxurious
Sentence: He lives in an opulent mansion.
23. Pacifist – One who opposes war
Sentence: Gandhi was a pacifist.
24. Pariah – Social outcast
Sentence: He became a pariah after the
scandal.
25. Philistine – Person indifferent to
culture or art
Sentence: A philistine cannot appreciate
fine music.
26. Plagiarist – One who copies others’
work
 Sentence: The student was punished as a
plagiarist.
27. Pioneer – First person to explore or
develop
Sentence: He is a pioneer in renewable
energy.
28. Procrastinator – One who delays work
Sentence: The procrastinator missed the
submission deadline.
29. Recluse – Person living in solitude
Sentence: The author became a recluse
after fame.
30. Sagacious – Wise and perceptive
Sentence: The sagacious judge made a fair
decision.

31–40
31. Savant – Learned person or genius
Sentence: He is a musical savant.
32. Stoic – One who bears pain without
complaint
Sentence: She remained stoic during the
hardships.
33. Subjugate – To bring under control
Sentence: The king subjugated
neighboring lands.
34. Trepidation – Fear or anxiety
Sentence: She approached the exam hall
with trepidation.
35. Utopian – Idealistic, perfect
Sentence: He has utopian ideas about
society.
36. Vacillate – To waver between choices
Sentence: He vacillated between two job
offers.
37. Vigilant – Alert and watchful
Sentence: Security must remain vigilant.
 38. Vindicate – To clear from blame
Sentence: Evidence vindicated him.
39. Voracious – Extremely hungry or eager
Sentence: He is a voracious reader.
40. Zealous – Full of zeal, passionate
Sentence: She is a zealous supporter of
environmental causes.

41–50
41. Accolade – Award or praise
Sentence: He received an accolade for his
bravery.
42. Belligerent – Hostile, aggressive
Sentence: His belligerent attitude caused
conflicts.
43. Cajole – Persuade by flattery
Sentence: He cajoled her into attending
the event.
44. Debacle – Complete failure
Sentence: The project ended in a debacle.
45. Euphoria – Extreme happiness
Sentence: She felt euphoria after clearing
the exam.
46. Frugal – Economical
Sentence: He lives a frugal life.
47. Hapless – Unlucky
Sentence: The hapless traveler missed his
flight.
48. Impetuous – Acting without thinking
Sentence: His impetuous decision caused
problems.
49. Lethargic – Sluggish, tired
Sentence: She felt lethargic after the long
journey.
50. Mendicant – Beggar
Sentence: The mendicant sat outside the
temple.