๐ 30 Smart English Words to Impress in Campus Placement Interviews โ Set 2
Introduction:
Heading into placement season? Whether it’s for a Group Discussion, Personal Interview, or Written Test, using the right English words can leave a lasting impression. This list of vocabulary will boost your confidence and communication in every round.
๐น Smart Vocabulary for Placements
| Word | Meaning | Usage Example | Where to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accomplice | A person who helps another commit a crime | “He refused to be an accomplice to unethical practices.” | Ethics Round / Interview |
| Accord | Agreement or harmony | “They reached an accord after long discussions.” | HR / Negotiation Questions |
| Accost | To approach and address boldly | “She was accosted by HR for a quick interview.” | Interview situation |
| Accretion | Gradual accumulation or growth | “Success comes through the accretion of daily efforts.” | Resume / GD |
| Accrue | To accumulate or receive over time | “Skills accrue with consistent practice.” | Career aspiration question |
| Acerbic | Sharp and forthright (typically speech) | “His acerbic comments surprised the interviewers.” | GD rebuttal |
| Acme | The highest point or peak | “Winning the award was the acme of my academic career.” | Resume / Achievements |
| Acquiesce | To accept something reluctantly but without protest | “I acquiesced to the teamโs decision.” | Teamwork HR round |
| Acquisitive | Excessively interested in acquiring material things | “The market is filled with acquisitive buyers.” | Case study GD |
| Acrid | Sharp or bitter (often in smell or taste) | “The acrid atmosphere highlighted tension during debates.” | GD / Group task |
| Acrimonious | Bitter and angry | “An acrimonious argument broke out during the meeting.” | Conflict Management Round |
| Acrimony | Bitterness or ill feeling | “The negotiation ended in acrimony.” | Interview example discussion |
| Actuate | To put into action | “The leader actuated the plan effectively.” | Resume / Leadership examples |
| Acuity | Sharpness of thought, vision, or hearing | “Her mental acuity impressed the judges.” | Academic excellence round |
| Acumen | The ability to make good judgments quickly | “He displayed financial acumen in budget planning.” | Resume / GD |
| Acute | Severe or sharp | “She had an acute understanding of marketing trends.” | Resume / Subject expertise |
| Adage | A traditional saying expressing a common experience | “As the adage goes, ‘Fortune favors the brave.'” | GD / Interview Quote |
| Adamant | Refusing to be persuaded | “He was adamant about meeting the project deadline.” | HR / Teamwork discussion |
| Adapt | To adjust to new conditions | “I adapt quickly to dynamic work environments.” | HR strength question |
| Addendum | An item added at the end of a document | “I attached an addendum to my project report.” | Resume / Project report |
| Addle | To confuse | “The complex instructions addled the internโs mind.” | Interview story |
| Addled | Confused | “He looked addled after the case study discussion.” | GD incident description |
| Adept | Very skilled | “I am adept at problem-solving under pressure.” | Resume / Interview strengths |
| Adequate | Sufficient for a specific requirement | “My internship provided me with adequate experience.” | Resume / HR question |
| Adherent | Someone who supports a particular idea or party | “I am a strong adherent of ethical leadership.” | HR ethical question |
| Adhesive | Able to stick fast to a surface | “Team bonding acts as an adhesive in group projects.” | GD teamwork point |
| Adjudicate | To make a formal judgment or decision | “The professor adjudicated the final debate.” | Case study GD |
| Adjunct | A thing added as a supplementary part | “Online certifications are an adjunct to formal education.” | Resume / Academic section |
| Admonish | To warn or reprimand firmly | “The mentor admonished the team for missing deadlines.” | HR scenario-based question |
| Admonitory | Giving or conveying a warning | “He gave an admonitory glance to prevent further mistakes.” | Interview storytelling |
๐ Practice Round โ Fill in the Blanks / MCQs
Q1. She displayed financial ______ when discussing project budgets.
A) acuity
B) acumen
C) acme
D) accretion
Answer: B) acumen
Q2. Choose the correct usage of adapt:
A) I adapted the new rules quickly.
B) I adapt bad habits easily.
C) I adapt to ignoring feedback.
D) Adaptation makes one rigid.
Answer: A) I adapted the new rules quickly.
Q3. After the debate, the atmosphere was filled with ______.
A) acrimony
B) adhesive
C) acclaim
D) actuate
Answer: A) acrimony
Q4. Winning the ‘Best Speaker’ title was the ______ of her college journey.
A) admonition
B) acme
C) addendum
D) accolade
Answer: B) acme
Q5. The leaderโs speech ______ the team into action.
A) accrued
B) actuated
C) abstained
D) admonished
Answer: B) actuated
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๐ Final Tip:
During placements, your words reflect your mindset. Use powerful, positive, and precise vocabulary. Practice speaking these aloud and write mock answers using them.
Youโve got this!
Team Howdybuzz
