Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
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Vocabulary: Word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and contextual usage
🚀 Understanding vocabulary is crucial for students, especially when preparing for exams like the JNVST. Vocabulary includes knowing the meanings of words, their synonyms (words with similar meanings), antonyms (words with opposite meanings), and how to use them in different contexts. This helps in improving language skills, comprehension, and communication.
Examples💡
Example 1: Word: 'Happy' - Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Synonym: Joyful, Antonym: Sad. Contextual Usage: Riya was happy when she received a gift on her birthday.
Example 2: Word: 'Big' - Meaning: Of considerable size or extent. Synonym: Large, Antonym: Small. Contextual Usage: The elephant is a big animal compared to a dog.
Example 3: Word: 'Fast' - Meaning: Moving or capable of moving at high speed. Synonym: Quick, Antonym: Slow. Contextual Usage: The cheetah is known for being fast.
Common Mistakes to Avoid⚠️
- Mistake: Confusing synonyms with antonyms. Correction: Remember that synonyms are words with similar meanings, while antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
- Mistake: Using words out of context. Correction: Always consider the sentence or situation to ensure the word fits correctly.
- Mistake: Overusing a word without understanding its meaning. Correction: Learn the meaning and usage of a word before using it frequently.