Almost every competitive exam has questions that test the vocabulary and word power of the candidates attempting the examination. In such cases, scoring well in the verbal section of these exams becomes important to qualify and secure good ranks.
Here’s a way to improve your vocabulary. Check out the words for the day and a small quiz to push yourself to improve your word power.
Quotidian (Adjective)
Meaning: of or occurring every day; daily
Example: The car sped noisily off through the quotidian traffic
Quintessential (Adjective)
Meaning: representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
Example: Whatever his faults and many quirks, Monty is the quintessential team player.
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Quench (Verb)
Meaning: extinguish (a fire)/ satisfy
Example: He only pursued her to quench an aching need
Quibble (Noun)
Meaning: a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter
Example: The only quibble about this book is the price
Put your thinking cap on and try to answer the following questions to understand how much you have grasped.
- They refunded the money without a __________________. Which of the following words fits best in the sentence? (Quibble, Quench)
- Can you think of some synonyms for the word quintessential?
- Can you think of some antonyms for the word Quotidian?
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(Definitions and examples are from Oxford Languages)
