101 Most Important Vocabulary Words for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Navy & Air Force Exams

Vocabulary is an important part of English that helps you deal with all kinds of questions in objective as well as descriptive papers of various exams. In the recently concluded Defence Exams, we witnessed that a major part of the exam was based on vocabulary. Many questions were vocab-based and we can expect the same in the upcoming exams. It becomes very important to learn an ample amount of words for the upcoming Defence Entrance Exams. Learn the words and make your own sentences on the basis of the given word list. Here we have prepared a list of 101 most important vocabulary words for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Navy & Air Force exams. These all words are selected on the basis of their repetitive nature in various exams.

Antonyms & Synonyms are the pillar to score good marks in English exams like NDA, AFCAT, CDS, Air force X/Y, Navy AA/SSR. These vocab words vary from easy to advance level. A good Vocabulary for speaking effective English in the interview or for scoring good marks in English paper of CDS, can be built easily if its meaning is explained in a very simple and interesting language along with its Hindi meaning.

Other Various Ways to Improve Vocabulary Section:

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Students must note that vocabulary is not something that can be mastered overnight. It takes practice and dedication; it is a skill to be developed. Words are the building blocks of a language and an important determinant of a person’s education and profession. Most people that are said to have an excellent vocabulary have read and practiced for years before they were completely adept at it. That said, for competitive exams, especially Air Force X/Y, Air Force Common Admission Test, CDS, NDA there are certain formulae or practices that can be learned to improve and score better in the vocabulary section.

Reading:

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• To enhance your vocabulary for Air Force X/Y, AFCAT, CDS and NDA exam, start by reading.
• One need not always be an keen reader to be able to read.
• Online articles, newspapers and magazines are an excellent source of quick reading and to build up new vocabulary.
• What is important is to read from a variety of sources to expose yourself to new set of words, as well as understand their contextual meanings.
• Make sure you read at least 2 articles a day.

Making Notes:

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Reading articles may be accomplished. You make even go further and look up the unknown words on Google. But how many time do you remember and use the word in the future? We can safely say that people remember better when they write down things. It’s the same with words.

• Keep a Slip Pad or a Notebook, which can be carried with you always.
• Note down words and their meanings – if you can, whenever possible.
• Then, you may read and flip through the pages to familiarize yourself with the words.
• This practice gives you an individualistic collection of new words, which can also be revised very easily.

Learn the origin of the words:

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This is quite a lasting way to remember the words.

• A lot of words have positive or negative hints to it, which is indicated by its prefix or suffix.
• Knowing the origin of the words also helps you comprehend any such similar words that you may find.

Link the words with mnemonics:

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• A mnemonic can be understood as the study of systems for improving and aiding the memory of an individual. This process can be used in learning words.
• Think of an image that represents the word. Then associate a person that you know with that word.
• Repeat this in your head several times till it becomes a habit to associate that word with that person and image.
• Simply put, this is a form of word association.

Practice:

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• This is basic and understood by everyone, but still not stressed upon enough.
• All the above methods must be practiced, time and again.
• There is little point in indulging in any other exercise, without practicing.
• Learn the word and practice them.
• Doing little time based tests to test your speed and accuracy.

That’s all folks! Follow the tips mentioned above regularly and you will definitely see an improvement in your vocabulary!

101 Most Important Vocabulary Words for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Navy & Air Force Exams:

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This list of 101 most important vocabulary words is prepared on the basis of repetitive nature of these words in the previous year Defence entrance exams like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Navy, Air Force etc. So here is the list of previously asked the most frequent words which are very important from the exam point of view:

S.No	Word	Word Meaning (hindi)	Word Meaning (English)	Synonyms	Antonyms
1	ABSURD	बेतुका	Wildly Unreasonable, Illogical, Or Inappropriate	Ridiculous, Laughable	Reasonable, Sensible
2	ACERBIC	एसिड	Especially Of A Comment Or Style Of Speaking) Sharp And Forthright.	Caustic, Sharp	Calm, kind
3	AFFLUENCE	समृद्धि	The State Of Having A Great Deal Of Money; Wealth.	Wealth, Prosperity	Desprived, Disadvantage
4	ALLEVIATE	कम	Make (Suffering, Deficiency, Or A Problem) Less Severe.	Ease, Deaden	Harm, Hurt
5	AMBIGUOUS	अस्पष्ट	Open To More Than One Interpretation; Not Having One Obvious Meaning	Equivocal, Ambivalent	Certain, Determined
6	ANXIOUS	चिंतित	Feeling Or Showing Worry, Nervousness, Or Unease About Something With An Uncertain Outcome	Worried, Concerned	Casual, Incurious
7	ASCETIC	तपस्वी	Characterized By Severe Self-Discipline And Abstention From All Forms Of Indulgence, Typically For Religious Reasons	Austere, Abstinent	Hoggish, Piggy
8	ASSENT	अनुमति	The Expression Of Approval Or Agreement.	Accept, Approve	Disagreement, Stubborn
9	AUSPICIOUS	शुभक	Conducive To Success; Favourable	Favourable, Promising	Inauspicious, Hopeless
10	AVERSION	घृणा	A Strong Dislike Or Disinclination	Disinclination, Abhorrence	Liking, Approve
11	CALLOUS	कठोर	Showing Or Having An Insensitive And Cruel Disregard For Others	Unfeeling, Uncaring	Sensitive, Stay
12	CANDID	खरा	Truthful And Straightforward	Frank, Outspoken	secretive, guarded
13	COARSE	मोटा	Rough Or Harsh In Texture	Rough, Bristly	Refined, Smoothness
14	COLOSSAL	प्रचंड	Extremely Large Or Great	Huge, Massive	Little, Small
15	COMPLACENT	आत्मसंतुष्ट	Showing Smug Or Uncritical Satisfaction With Oneself Or One'S Achievements	Smug, Self-satisfied	Dicontented, Disapproval
16	CONCERNED	चिंतित	Worried, Troubled, Or Anxious	Worried, Anxious	Inattentive, Unconcerned
17	CONDEMN	निंदा करना	Express Complete Disapproval Of; Censure	Castigate, Censure	Applaud, Praise
18	CONFIDENT	विश्वास	Feeling Or Showing Confidence In Oneself Or One'S Abilities Or Qualities	Assured, Positive	Diffidence, Uncharged
19	COPIOUS	प्रचुर	Abundant In Supply Or Quantity.	Abundant, Ample	Scarce, Colorless
20	CORROBORATED	मंडित	Confirm Or Give Support To (A Statement, Theory, Or Finding)	Confirm, Verify	Negate, Invalidate
21	COUNTERFEIT	नकली	Made In Exact Imitation Of Something Valuable With The Intention To Deceive Or Defraud	Fake, Forged	Deductive, Illogical
22	DEFIANCE	अवज्ञा	Open Resistance; Bold Disobedience	Opposition, Confrontation	Subordination, Compliance
23	DEFT	चतुर	Neatly Skilful And Quick In One'S Movements	Adept, Adroit	Artless, Tactless
24	DELIGHT	प्रसन्न	Please (Someone) Greatly	Charm, Enchant	Dissimilitude, Unequal
25	DETRIMENTAL	हानिकारक	Causing Harm Or Injury	Prejudicious, Damaging	Harmless, Constructive
26	DILIGENT	मेहनती	Quietly And Steadily Presevering Especially In Detail Or Exactness	Persevering, Patient	Impatient, Unoccupied
27	DISDAINFUL	हेय	Expressing Extreme Contempt	Insulting, Scornful	Lowborn, Unsarcastic
28	DOLEFUL	मातमी	Filled With Or Evoking Sadness	Sad, Mournful	Glad, Joyful
29	DUBIOUS	संदिग्ध	Fraught With Uncertainity Or Doubt	Unsure, Doubtful	Sure, Certain
30	EFFRONTERY	गुस्ताख़ी	Audacious (Even Arrogant) Behavior That You Have No Right To	Presumption, Audacity	timidity
31	ENGROSSED	तल्लीन	Giving Or Marked By Complete Attention To	Wrapped, Absorbed	Inattentive, Bare
32	ENNUI	विरक्ति	The Feeling Of Being Bored By Something Tedious	Fatigue, Tedium	Satisfaction, Refresh
33	EPHEMERAL	अल्पकालिक	Lasting A Very Short Time	Passing, Transient	Permanent, Careful
34	EQUANIMITY	समभाव	Steadiness Of Mind Under Stress	Repose, Quiet	Stand, Sit
35	EXEMPLARY	उदाहरणात्मक	Serving To Warn	Warning, Cautionary	Persuasive, Favorable
36	FANATICAL	कट्टर	Marked By Excessive Enthusiasm For A Intense Devotion To A Cause Or Idea	Passionate, Rabid	Passionless, Unloving
37	FORBID	ना करे	Command Against	Illegalise, Debar	Allow, Permit
38	FRAIL	दुर्बल	Physically Weak	Feeble, Sapless	Rugged, Strong
39	FRUGAL	मितव्ययी	Avoiding Waste	Economical, Scotch	Wasteful, Inefficient
40	GENEROUS	उदार	Willing To Give And Share Unstintingly	Unselfish, Bounteous	Stingy, Selfish
41	HAZARDOUS	खतरनाक	Involving Risk And Danger	Risky, Wild	Safe, Secure
42	HOSTILE	शत्रुतापूर्ण	Characterized By Enmity Or Ill Will	Unpeaceful, Dirty	Defensive, Nonviolent
43	HOSTILITY	शत्रुता	A Hostile Disposition	Unfriendliness, Ill will	Courtesy, Soothe
44	IGNOMINY	बदनामी	A State Of Dishonor	Humiliation, Disgrace	Repute, Fame
45	ILL AT EASE	बेचैन	Socially Uncomfortable	Uneasy, Awkward	Quiet, Relaxed
46	INCREDIBLE	अविश्वसनीय	Beyond Belief Or Understanding	Marvelous, Credibility	Credible, Convincing
47	INDIGENOUS	स्वदेशी	Originating Where It Is Found	Autochthonal, Native	Foreign, Epidemic
48	INERT	अक्रिय	Unable To Move Or Resist Motion	Nonmoving, Unmoving	Moving, Inactiveness
49	INNOCUOUS	अहानिकर	Lacking Intent Or Capacity To Injure	Innocent, Harmless	Guilty, Unrighteous
50	INSCRUTABLE	गूढ़	Of An Obscure Nature	Deep, Cryptic	Intelligble, Soluble
51	INVECTIVE	फटकार	Abusive Or Venomous Language Use To Express Blame	Vitriol, Insult	Praise
52	KINDLE	प्रज्वलित करना	Call Forth	Inflame, Overtake	Bore, Better
53	LAUDABLE	प्रशंसनीय	Worthy Of High Praise	Applaudable, Worthy	Unworthy, Evil
54	LIKENESS	समानता	Similarity In Appearance Or Character Or Nature Between Persons Or Things	Similarity, Reflexion	Dissimilarity, Unalike
55	LUCRATIVE	लाभप्रद	Producing A Sizeable Profit	Remunerative, Profitable	Unprofitable, Unpaid
56	MAMMOTH	विशाल	So Exceedingly Large	Large, Big	Little, Small
57	MATERIAL	सामग्री	The Tangible Substance That Goes Into The Makeup Of A Physical Object	Stuff, Fibre	Conductor, Insulator
58	MEAGRE	अल्प	Deficient In Amount Or Quality Or Extent	Paltry, Bare	Sufficient, Maximal
59	METICULOUS	सूक्ष्म	Marked By Extreme Care In Treatment Of Details	Fastidious	Inexact, Unfastidious
60	MINUTE	बहुत छोटा	Infinitely Or Immeasurably Small	Little, Small	Large, big
61	MOMENTOUS	सब से अहम	Of Very Great Significance	Important, Singificance	Insignificant, Unimportant
62	MONOTONOUS	नीरस	Tediously Repititious Or Lacking In Variety	Dull, Humdrum	Lively, Bright
63	OBSCURE	अस्पष्ट	Not Clearly Understood Or Expressed	Unclear, Vague	Clear, Unveil
64	PARSIMONIOUS	किफ़ायती	Excessively Unwilling To Spend	Stingy, Penurious	Generous, Charitable
65	PENURIOUS	दरिद्र	Not Having Enough Money To Pay For Necessities	Pinched, Poor	Fat, Unconstricted
66	PENURY	दरिद्रता	A State Of Extreme Poverty Or Destitution	Poverty, Beggary	Wealth, Sufficiency
67	PERPETUAL	लगातार	Continuing Forever Or Indefinitely	Unceasing, Lasting	Short, Caducous
68	PHILANTHROPY	लोकोपकार	Voluntary Promotion Of Human Welfare	Aid, Financial aid	Inactivity, Worsen
69	PHLEGMATIC	सुस्त	Showing Little Emotion	Phlegmatical, Unemotional	Emotional, Passionate
70	PLAUSIBLE	प्रशंसनीय	Apparently Reasonable And Valid	Slick, Pat	Implausible, Incredible
71	PREPOSTEROUS	निरर्थक	Incongruous	Foolish, Idiotic	Wise, Politic
72	PROBITY	ईमानदारी	Complete And Confirmed Integrity	Integrity	Incompletness, Broken
73	PUERILE	बचकाना	Displaying Or Suggesting A Lack Of Maturity	Adolescent, Juvenile	Adult, Old
74	PUNCTILIOUS	ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा परिशुद्ध	Marked By Precise Accordance With Details	Meticulous, Precise	Imprecise, Inexact
75	RELUCTANT	अनिच्छुक	Unwillingness To Do Something Contrary To Your Custom	Unwilling, Loath	Willing, Affirmative
76	REPRIMANDED	फटकार भी लगाई	Address A Reprimand To	rebuke, admonish, chastise	praise, commend
77	REPROACH	निन्दा	A Mild Rebuke Or Criticism	Reproof, Blame	Praise, Absolve
78	RESTIVE	अशांत	Being In A Tense State	Tense, Overstrung	Relaxed, Easy
79	REVELATION	रहस्योद्घाटन	An Enlightneing Or Astonishing Disclosure	Brainwave, Insight	Uninformative, Dissuasive
80	RUN DOWN	मंद होना	Use Up All One'S Strength And Energy And Stop Working	Fatigue, Tire	Abstain, Eat out
81	SALUBRIOUS	स्वास्थ्यप्रद	Promoting Health	Healthy, Wholesome	Unwellness, Illness
82	SCARCITY	कमी	A Small And Inadequate Amount	Scarceness, Dearth	Sufficiency, Abundance
83	SCURRILOUS	मिथ्या	Expressing Offensive Reproach	Abusive, Offensive	Harmless, Lovable
84	SLAPDASH	किसी न किसी तरह	Directly	Slap, bolt	Nonrandom, Cautious
85	SPORADIC	छिटपुट	Recurring In Scattered And Irregular Or Unpredictable Substances	Stray, Discontinuous	Frequent, Unbroken
86	SPURIOUS	जाली	Intended To Deceive	Counterfeit, Imitative	Natural, Genuine
87	STEADFAST	दृढ़	Marked By Firm Determination Or Resolution	Unbendable, Firm	Purposeless, Unstable
88	TEMPESTUOUS	तूफ़ानी	As If Showing Violent Anger	Angry, Raging	Calm, Healthy
89	THRIFTY	मितव्ययी	Careful And Diligent In The Use Of Resources	Saving, Sparing	Improvident, Wasteful
90	THWART	विफल	Hinder Or Prevent (The Efforts, Plans Or Desires) Of	Disappoint, Cross	Unfold, Attack
91	TIMID	आसानी से डरनेवाला	Showing Fear And Lack Of Confidence	Coy, Afraid	Brave, Bold
92	TRANSIENT	क्षणिक	One Who Stays For Only A Short Time	Traveler, Traveller	Nonworker, Infinite
93	TRIVIAL	तुच्छ	Small And Of Little Importance	Footling, Niggling	Important, large
94	UBIQUITOUS	देशव्यापी	Being Present Everywhere At Once	Omnipresent, Present	Absent, Absence
95	URBANE	शहरी	Showing A Hard Degree Of Refinement And The Assurance That Comes From Wide Social Experience	Polished, Refined	Na?ve, Dull
96	VARIOUS	विभिन्न	Of Many Different Kind Purposefully Arranged But Lacking Any Uninformity	Assorted, Different	Joint, Mated
97	VENERATION	उपासना	Religious Zeal	Bibliolatry, Place Worship	Inactivity, Hate
98	VERACITY	सच्चाई	Unwillingness To Tell Lies	Truthfulness	Mendacity, Untruthfulness
99	VIVID	ज्वलंत	Evoking Lifelike Images Within The Mind	Realistic, Pictorial	Unrealistic, Inferior
100	VULNERABLE	चपेट में	Susceptible To Attack	Unsafe, Insecure	Protected, Secure
101	WHOLESOME	पौष्टिक	Conducive To Or Characterstic Of Physical Or Moral Well-Being	Healthy, Nutrient	Unsound, Frail

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