Vocabulary • Synonyms & antonyms • One-word substitution • Idioms & phrases
Vocabulary: Full-Length Notes Topics Covered: Synonyms & Antonyms One-Word Substitution Idioms & Phrases 1. Synonyms & Antonyms A. Synonyms Definition: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Examples: Happy – Joyful, Content, Cheerful Begin – Start, Commence, Initiate Big – Large, Huge, Enormous How to Master Synonyms: Learn words in groups (e.g., “happy” group: joyful, elated, delighted). Practice with context: Some synonyms are only appropriate in certain contexts. Sample Questions: Choose the synonym of “Rapid”: (A) Slow (B) Fast (C) Weak (D) Calm Answer: (B) Fast B. Antonyms Definition: Words that have opposite meanings. Examples: Happy – Sad Increase – Decrease Generous – Stingy How to Master Antonyms: Learn common antonym pairs. Watch for prefixes (un-, in-, dis-, etc.) that often signal opposites. Sample Questions: Choose the antonym of “Expand”: (A) Contract (B) Grow (C) Spread (D) Enlarge Answer: (A) Contract 2. One-W...