Word Power Made Easy PDF Capsule 3

Vocabulary is an important part of the SSC CGL exam. A major portion of the question paper
tests your knowledge on vocabulary. To help you prepare, Testbook brings you a list of
commonly asked words in any competitive exam with special focus on SSC. Whats more, we
also serve you with some easy tricks up your sleeve to remember these words and ace your
paper. Download the PDF to revise later. Heres Word Power Made Easy PDF Capsule 3.

Vacillate (verb)
Hindi translation:
Meaning: To not be sure what action to take
Memory tip: Rhyming with oscillate meaning to move from one position to another,
fluctuating. Instead of os we use v.
Use in Sentence: His choice vacillated between the studying in the US and working in
Germany.

Desecration (noun)
Hindi translation:
Meaning: To spoil something sacred or holy.
Memory tip: De + secration = de (remove) + sacred.
Use in Sentence: The temple was desecrated by the goons when they plundered the
village.

Obstreperous (adjective)
Hindi translation:
Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control, unruly
Memory tip: Obst + repe + rous = (obst) obstinate + (rous) rowdy

Use in Sentence: The crowd gathered to protest against the recent taxation policy turned
obstreperous.