Improving your vocabulary is not a herculean task. Taking one step at a time, by active reading, listening and with consistent effort anyone can improve their word power.
For students preparing for competitive exams, having good control over vocabulary is important. (Unsplash)
Here are some words for the day to improve your vocabulary skills.
Bogus(Adjective)
Meaning: not genuine or true
Example: Watch out for bogus callers
Bombast(Noun)
Meaning: high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people
Example: The early subtlety has given way to cheap bombast
Blithe(Adjective)
Meaning: showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
Example: A blithe disregard for the rules of the road
Blandishment(Noun)
Meaning: a flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something
Example: We succumbed to the blandishments of tropical living
Quiz:
Can you think of 5 antonyms for the word Bombast?
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(Definitions and examples are from Oxford Languages)
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