SSC CGL 2018 : one word substitution quiz
1. Exclusive right to publish a book
(a) copyright
(b) dominate
(c) control
(d) exonerate
2. Gradual increase in force - volume - loudness.
(a) elevation
(b) crescendo
(c) pinnacle
(d) surge
3. A...
Grammar Booster of the day
What is an adverb clause?
An adverb clause (also called adverbial clause) is a dependent clause (or subordinate clause) which functions as an adverb.
Types of...
SSC CGL 2018 : one word substitution quiz
Q1. An emolument over and above fixed salary.
(a) Stowaway
(b) Perquisite
(c) Destitute
(d) Bottleneck
Q2. No longer in existence or use.
(a) Sabotage
(b) Obsolete
(c) Plagiarist
(d) Symbiosis
Q3. A list...
Common mistake of the day
Using the wrong preposition
Travel by train, etc., not with the train, etc.
Don't say: He traveled with the train yesterday.
Say: He traveled by train yesterday.
Note:...
Common mistakes in English
Verbs often confused
Sit and Seat.
(a) Sit
Don't say: We seat at a desk to write a letter.
Say: We sit at a desk to write a...
Vocabulary of the day
1. VENGEANCE (NOUN): revenge
Synonyms: reprisal, requital
Antonym: forgiveness, pardon
Example Sentence: She wanted vengeance for the loss of her daughter.
2. BESEECH (VERB): beg earnestly
Synonyms: implore, adjure
Antonyms:...
Banking term of the day
SLR, Statutory Liquidity Ratio
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▪SLR is the amount of money that is invested in certain specified securities predominantly central government and state government securities. Once...
Puzzle of the day
There are eight people namely A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H who sit around a circular table facing towards or away...
Vocabulary of the day
1. DELIRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): frantic
Synonyms: excited, frenzied
Antonyms: balanced, rational
Example Sentence: He was delirious with joy.
2. DERANGE (VERB): disorder
Synonyms: addle, muddle
Antonyms: order, arrange
Example Sentence: This does...
Government Scheme of the day
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana crosses loan targets
▪️Loans disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) have crossed its target of Rs 1.8 lakh crore...
