๐ 30 Smart English Words to Ace Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 5
๐ Introduction
Your vocabulary is your voice in campus placements. Strong, well-placed words demonstrate clarity, confidence, and communication. This Campus Placement Vocabulary Set 5 contains 30 powerful wordsโideal for group discussions, resumes, and HR interviews. Download flashcards and take the quiz to reinforce your learning.
๐ 30 Placement-Ready Words with Examples
| Word | Meaning | Usage Example | Where to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloof | Distant or reserved | “He appeared aloof during team discussions.” | HR observation |
| Altercation | A heated argument | “An altercation broke out during the GD.” | Conflict scenario |
| Altruism | Selfless concern for others | “I support causes rooted in altruism and service.” | HR ethics round |
| Amalgamate | To merge or combine | “The two startups amalgamated into a larger entity.” | Business case study |
| Ambidextrous | Able to use both hands equally well | “Being ambidextrous, I can multitask easily.” | Resume fun fact |
| Ambiguous | Unclear or having multiple meanings | “Avoid ambiguous statements in presentations.” | Communication round |
| Ambivalence | Mixed feelings | “I felt ambivalence choosing between two offers.” | Decision-making example |
| Ambivalent | Having conflicting opinions | “She was ambivalent about relocating for the job.” | HR dilemma question |
| Amble | To walk slowly and leisurely | “He ambled into the interview room confidently.” | Storytelling in GD |
| Ambulatory | Able to walk around | “Post-surgery, she became ambulatory quickly.” | General awareness |
| Ameliorate | To make better | “We designed the app to ameliorate user complaints.” | Innovation round |
| Amenable | Open to suggestion | “I am amenable to flexible roles and responsibilities.” | HR flexibility answer |
| Amend | To make changes or improvements | “I amended the project plan based on client feedback.” | Resume / Internship round |
| Amenity | Useful or pleasant facility | “Office amenities increase employee satisfaction.” | Culture/benefits GD |
| Amiable | Friendly and pleasant | “My amiable nature helps in team collaboration.” | HR strength answer |
| Amicable | Done in a friendly way | “We reached an amicable solution to the issue.” | Conflict management round |
| Amity | Friendship | “There was amity among all team members during the project.” | Teamwork HR round |
| Amnesty | Official pardon | “The government granted amnesty to tax defaulters.” | Policy-related GD |
| Amorphous | Without clear shape or structure | “The startup had an amorphous work structure initially.” | Business model discussion |
| Ampere | Unit of electric current | “We calculated the ampere draw of each appliance.” | Technical round |
| Amphibian | Animal that lives both on land and in water | “Frogs are common amphibians found in wetlands.” | General knowledge topic |
| Ample | More than enough | “I had ample time to complete the internship tasks.” | Time management answer |
| Amplify | To increase or expand | “Social media can amplify your personal brand.” | Resume / LinkedIn tips |
| Amputate | To remove a limb surgically | “The soldier had to amputate his leg after injury.” | General awareness |
| Amuse | To entertain | “I amuse myself by solving logic puzzles.” | Personal interests answer |
| Anachronism | Something out of its proper time period | “Using a pager today is an anachronism.” | Creativity-based GD |
| Anachronistic | Outdated | “That management style feels anachronistic today.” | Work culture round |
| Analgesic | Pain-relieving drug | “She took an analgesic for the toothache.” | General knowledge |
| Analogous | Comparable in some respects | “The mentor-mentee relationship is analogous to teaching.” | Metaphor in GD |
| Anarchy | Absence of order or control | “Without proper leadership, teams can fall into anarchy.” | Leadership discussion |
๐ Quick Practice Quiz โ Sharpen Your Usage
Q1. His statements were ______ and open to multiple interpretations.
A) amiable
B) ambiguous
C) ample
D) amputated
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Answer: B) ambiguous
Q2. The manager is always ______ to new ideas.
A) anachronistic
B) aloof
C) amenable
D) ambiguous
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Answer: C) amenable
Q3. We tried to ______ the clientโs concerns with revised plans.
A) amplify
B) ameliorate
C) amuse
D) amputate
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Answer: B) ameliorate
Q4. The startups ______ to create a joint venture.
A) amalgamated
B) amplified
C) alienated
D) aligned
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Answer: A) amalgamated
Q5. His idea of banning smartphones in offices is ______.
A) analogous
B) anarchy
C) anachronistic
D) ambiguous
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Answer: C) anachronistic
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๐ ๐ฅ Download Master Flashcards A121 -A150
๐ Related Prep Resources
- 30 Smart English Words to Impress in Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 1
- 30 Smart English Words to Impress in Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 2
- 30 Smart English Words to Impress in Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 3
- 30 Powerful Words to Crack Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 4
๐ Final Tip
Words influence perception. Using powerful vocabulary in interviews and GDs showcases not just communication, but also strategic thinking. Make each word count.
You’ve got this!
โ Team Howdybuz
