π 30 Challenging Words for Bank PO English β Vocabulary Set 5
π Introduction
Looking to conquer ambiguous options in Cloze Tests or decode the amorphous concepts in Reading Comprehension? This Bank PO Vocabulary Set 5 focuses on 30 higher-level words commonly found in IBPS, SBI, and RRB PO exams. Understand their usage, learn their synonyms/antonyms, and reinforce retention with downloadable flashcards and quizzes.
π Word List with Meaning, Example, Synonyms & Antonyms
| Word | Meaning | Usage Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloof | Emotionally distant | She remained aloof during the meeting. | detached, reserved | sociable, friendly |
| Altercation | A noisy dispute or argument | A brief altercation broke out between passengers. | quarrel, clash | agreement, harmony |
| Altruism | Selfless concern for others | Her altruism inspired many charitable acts. | selflessness, generosity | selfishness, greed |
| Amalgamate | To combine into one | The firms amalgamated to form a new company. | merge, unite | separate, divide |
| Ambidextrous | Able to use both hands equally | Sheβs ambidextrous and can write with either hand. | versatile, skillful | clumsy, awkward |
| Ambiguous | Open to multiple meanings | The instructions were ambiguous and confusing. | unclear, vague | clear, explicit |
| Ambivalence | Mixed feelings or contradictory ideas | His ambivalence made decision-making hard. | uncertainty, doubt | certainty, clarity |
| Ambivalent | Having opposing feelings | She was ambivalent about leaving the job. | conflicted, hesitant | resolved, committed |
| Amble | To walk slowly or leisurely | They ambled through the park after dinner. | stroll, saunter | rush, sprint |
| Ambulatory | Related to walking; mobile | After surgery, she became ambulatory again. | mobile, walking | bedridden, immobile |
| Ameliorate | To improve or make better | Steps were taken to ameliorate the situation. | improve, enhance | worsen, deteriorate |
| Amenable | Willing to agree or be influenced | He was amenable to the proposal. | agreeable, responsive | stubborn, resistant |
| Amend | To change or revise | They amended the contract terms. | revise, alter | retain, maintain |
| Amenity | A desirable or useful feature | The hotel had modern amenities. | facility, convenience | disadvantage, burden |
| Amiable | Friendly and pleasant | The receptionist was very amiable. | kind, cordial | rude, hostile |
| Amicable | Friendly (especially after disagreement) | They reached an amicable settlement. | peaceable, cooperative | hostile, bitter |
| Amity | Peaceful and friendly relations | The treaty promoted amity between nations. | harmony, goodwill | enmity, hostility |
| Amnesty | A general pardon, often for political offenses | The government granted amnesty to prisoners. | pardon, forgiveness | punishment, penalty |
| Amorphous | Without a clearly defined shape/form | The idea was still amorphous in his mind. | shapeless, vague | defined, distinct |
| Ampere | Unit of electric current | The fuse can handle up to 5 amperes. | β | β |
| Amphibian | Animal that lives on land and in water | Frogs are common amphibians. | β | β |
| Ample | More than enough | They had ample resources for the trip. | abundant, plentiful | scarce, insufficient |
| Amplify | To increase or intensify | The speaker amplified the point with examples. | magnify, enlarge | reduce, diminish |
| Amputate | To cut off a limb | The leg had to be amputated after the accident. | sever, remove | attach, restore |
| Amuse | To entertain or make someone laugh | The clown amused the children. | entertain, delight | bore, depress |
| Anachronism | Something misplaced in time | A sword in a sci-fi movie is an anachronism. | misplacement, inconsistency | relevance, timeliness |
| Anachronistic | Outdated; belonging to the wrong time | His views are anachronistic in todayβs world. | old-fashioned, archaic | modern, contemporary |
| Analgesic | Pain-relieving medicine | She took an analgesic for the headache. | painkiller, relief | β |
| Analogous | Similar or comparable | The brain is analogous to a computer. | equivalent, similar | different, dissimilar |
| Anarchy | Absence of government or law | The country descended into anarchy. | chaos, disorder | order, governance |
π§ Practice MCQs to Sharpen Your Exam Prep
Q1. The manager’s response was polite and ______, despite the tension.
A) ambiguous
B) amicable
C) aloof
D) altercation
Answer: B) amicable
Q2. The two firms decided to ______ and operate as one.
A) amplify
B) ameliorate
C) amalgamate
D) amputate
Answer: C) amalgamate
Q3. His inability to decide reflects ______ about the proposal.
A) anarchy
B) ambivalence
C) amnesty
D) ambiguity
Answer: B) ambivalence
Q4. The law was ______ to include online crimes.
A) allocated
B) aligned
C) amended
D) ameliorated
Answer: C) amended
Q5. A broken fan in a modern hotel room is a clear absence of ______.
A) allegory
B) amenity
C) alimony
D) alloy
Answer: B) amenity
π₯ Download Flashcards & Quiz (PDF)
π Download Master Flashcards A121 -A150
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π Final Tip:
Words like ambiguous, altruism, and anarchy are not just vocab buildersβthey’re test-scorers. Use them in your writing, revise regularly with flashcards, and practice quiz formats to boost both speed and accuracy in the Bank PO English section.
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