Vocabulary test deals with questions on general vocabulary. A word is provided, followed by some choices. The applicant is required to select either the synonym or the antonym, whichever is present, for the provided word from among the choices provided.

The candidates discover Vocabulary test is challenging particularly when approached to recognize equivalent words and antonyms for a given word from the choices with no context. There are different methods one can improve their vocabulary: - 1. Reading 2. Root Words 3. Word Games Reading Method that will never run out of fashion and dependably stay proficient is ‘Reading’. Recognizing words through connection holds their importance and for this, one has to read and read extensively. The only difference is, your reading style needs to be focused to identify any new word and immediately apply context clues to assist with inferring the meaning. Root words Root words method is a good knowledge on the suffixes for different word class which will also be helpful in understanding the meaning of those words. Word Games There is nothing like a game that stimulates your brain cells, keeps track of your progress and rewards you for the same. The best part about Vocabulary games is that it recognizes the words that you are yet to master and encourages you in a quick and intelligent way to improve vocabulary.

1. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1996) Ruminate A. Anticipate B. Concentrate C. Ponder D. Abscond E. Terminate Solution: Synonym for 'ruminate' is 'ponder'. 2. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (S.B.I.P.O. 1991) Consequence A. Indifference B. Affect C. Serial D. Outcome E. Divergence Solution: Synonym for 'consequence' is 'outcome'. 3. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1996) Abate A. Tighten B. Increase C. Abandon D. Diminish E. Postpone Solution: Antonym for 'abate' is 'tighten'. 4. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (S.B.I.P.O. 1991) Liberal A. Unreliable B. Strong C. Intolerant D. Responsible E. Independent Solution: Antonym for 'liberal' is 'intolerant'. 5. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1995) Tacit A. Trivial B. Spoken C. Lengthy D. Neutral E. Inconspicuous Solution: Synonym for 'tacit' is 'spoken'. 6. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (S.B.I.P.O. 1991) Vehemently A. Openly B. Widely C. Abruptly D. Forcefully E. Spontaneously Solution: Synonym for 'vehemently' is 'forcefully'. 7. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1996) Profane A. Respectful B. Arrogant C. Impious D. Intelligent E. Praiseworthy Solution: Antonym for 'profane' is 'impious'. 8. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1995) Punitive A. Inconsistent B. Rewarding C. Cognisable D. Punctual E. Escalating Solution: Antonym for 'punitive' is 'rewarding'. 9. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (S.B.I.P.O. 1991) Recollect A. Forget B. Memory C. Distribute D. Assemble E. Rearrange Solution: Antonym for 'recollect' is 'forget'. 10. Find out which of the given choices is either a synonym or an antonym of the word. (Bank P.O. 1995) Parity A. Vicinity B. Similarity C. Equivocal D. Originality E. Versatility Solution: Synonym for 'parity' is 'similarity'.