Top 100 Synonyms (A–Z) – Focus on Letter “A” | PYQs-Based Vocabulary for Govt Exams with PDF

Vocabulary plays a decisive role in almost every competitive government exam in India. Whether it’s RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, CHSL, NEET, CTET, UPSC, State PSC, Bank PO, or other major exams, questions based on synonyms are frequently repeated from previous years’ papers (PYQs). Keeping this in mind, this blog series “Top 100 Synonyms (A–Z)” is specially designed to help aspirants master high-frequency words in a smart and exam-oriented way.

In this edition, we focus exclusively on Letter “A”, covering the most important synonyms that have appeared in actual PYQs. Each word is presented with:

• PYQ-based synonym

• Correct answer

• Hindi meaning for bilingual clarity

• Short memory tricks to help you retain words quickly and recall them under exam pressure

This structured approach ensures that you don’t just memorize words, but understand, remember, and apply them confidently in real exam scenarios.

Top 100 Synonyms (A-Z) - Focus on Letter "A"

1. ABANDON

• PYQ Context: "He decided to abandon his home." (SSC CGL 2018)
• Options: a) Leave b) Keep c) Build d) Enter
• Answer: a) Leave
• Hindi Meaning: त्यागना, छोड़ देना
• Memory Trick: Think of "A BAND" that breaks up. When a band abandons its group, the members leave.

2. ABATE

• PYQ Context: "The storm will abate by noon." (Bank PO 2019)
• Options: a) Increase b) Diminish c) Start d) Continue
• Answer: b) Diminish
• Hindi Meaning: कम होना, घटना
• Memory Trick: "A BAT" hits you, the pain should abate (decrease) with an ice pack.

3. ABDICATE

• PYQ Context: "The king was forced to abdicate the throne." (UPSC 2017)
• Options: a) Claim b) Renounce c) Usurp d) Protect
• Answer: b) Renounce
• Hindi Meaning: त्यागना, पद छोड़ना
• Memory Trick: "ABD" sounds like "Ab Dad" (Hey Dad!). Imagine your dad renouncing his responsibility to do your homework.

4. ABHOR

• PYQ Context: "She abhors cruelty to animals." (SSC CHSL 2020)
• Options: a) Love b) Detest c) Support d) Ignore
• Answer: b) Detest
• Hindi Meaning: घृणा करना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A Bore". You detest and hate sitting with a boring person.

5. ABRIDGE

• PYQ Context: "The publisher asked to abridge the novel." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Lengthen b) Shorten c) Publish d) Translate
• Answer: b) Shorten
• Hindi Meaning: संक्षिप्त करना
• Memory Trick: Think of a bridge that is cut short (A-bridge). A short bridge = a shortened version.

6. ABSTAIN

• PYQ Context: "He decided to abstain from voting." (IBPS PO 2021)
• Options: a) Participate b) Refrain c) Interfere d) Demand
• Answer: b) Refrain
• Hindi Meaning: परहेज करना, दूर रहना
• Memory Trick: "ABS" (like stomach abs) + "TAIN" (sounds like train). To get abs, you refrain from taking the train and start walking.

7. ABYSMAL

• PYQ Context: "The living conditions were abysmal." (CAPF 2020)
• Options: a) Excellent b) Heavenly c) Terrible d) Moderate
• Answer: c) Terrible
• Hindi Meaning: बहुत खराब, गहरा
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A BISMILLAH" said in despair when something is extremely bad.

8. ACCEDE

• PYQ Context: "The manager finally acceded to their request." (SSC CPO 2018)
• Options: a) Refuse b) Agree c) Deny d) Oppose
• Answer: b) Agree
• Hindi Meaning: स्वीकार करना, मान लेना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A Seed". The farmer agreed to plant a seed.

9. ACCOLADE

• PYQ Context: "She received the highest accolade for her work." (State PSC 2019)
• Options: a) Criticism b) Praise c) Warning d) Penalty
• Answer: b) Praise
• Hindi Meaning: सम्मान, पुरस्कार
• Memory Trick: Imagine getting a "COLD" drink (A-cold-ade) as a prize and praise for winning a race.

10. ACCRUE

• PYQ Context: "Interest will accrue on the fixed deposit." (RBI Grade B 2020)
• Options: a) Decrease b) Accumulate c) Diminish d) Lose
• Answer: b) Accumulate
• Hindi Meaning: जमा होना, इकट्ठा होना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A KARMA" - your good deeds accumulate over time.

11. ACERBIC

• PYQ Context: "His acerbic remarks hurt everyone." (SSC CGL 2021)
• Options: a) Sweet b) Bitter c) Kind d) Gentle
• Answer: b) Bitter
• Hindi Meaning: कटु, तीखा
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "ACID" (acerbic). Acid has a sharp, bitter taste.

12. ACQUIESCE

• PYQ Context: "With no other option, he acquiesced." (UPSC 2020)
• Options: a) Resist b) Protest c) Agree silently d) Challenge
• Answer: c) Agree silently
• Hindi Meaning: चुपचाप स्वीकार करना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A QUITE YES" - a quiet, silent agreement.

13. ACUMEN

• PYQ Context: "Business acumen is essential for an entrepreneur." (IBPS Clerk 2019)
• Options: a) Stupidity b) Keen insight c) Luck d) Ignorance
• Answer: b) Keen insight
• Hindi Meaning: कुशाग्र बुद्धि, समझ
• Memory Trick: "A CUE" + "MEN" - A smart man takes the cue quickly. It shows sharpness.

14. ADAMANT

• PYQ Context: "She was adamant about her decision." (SSC CHSL 2017)
• Options: a) Yielding b) Flexible c) Unyielding d) Confused
• Answer: c) Unyielding
• Hindi Meaning: अटल, हठी
• Memory Trick: Think of "ADAM" (the first man) who was firm in his choices. Or, "A DIAMOND" is hard and unyielding.

15. ADEPT

• PYQ Context: "He is adept at solving puzzles." (SSC CPO 2021)
• Options: a) Inept b) Clumsy c) Skilled d) Slow
• Answer: c) Skilled
• Hindi Meaning: निपुण, कुशल
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A DEPT" (Department). You are skilled in your own department.

16. ADHERE

• PYQ Context: "You must adhere to the rules." (Bank PO 2018)
• Options: a) Detach b) Stick c) Ignore d) Break
• Answer: b) Stick
• Hindi Meaning: चिपकना, पालन करना
• Memory Trick: "AD" (Advertisement) + "HERE". A good ad sticks here in your mind.

17. ADMONISH

• PYQ Context: "The teacher admonished the latecomers." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Praise b) Reward c) Scold mildly d) Ignore
• Answer: c) Scold mildly
• Hindi Meaning: डाँटना, चेतावनी देना
• Memory Trick: "AD" (advertisement) + "MONISH" (sounds like monitor). The monitor scolded us for making noise during the ad.

18. ADROIT

• PYQ Context: "Her adroit handling of the situation saved the day." (CAPF 2019)
• Options: a) Clumsy b) Clever c) Awkward d) Foolish
• Answer: b) Clever
• Hindi Meaning: चतुर, दक्ष
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A DROID" (like a robot). A droid is skillful and clever.

19. ADULATION

• PYQ Context: "The actor was tired of public adulation." (State PSC 2020)
• Options: a) Criticism b) Flattery c) Hatred d) Indifference
• Answer: b) Flattery
• Hindi Meaning: चापलूसी, खुशामद
• Memory Trick: Think of "ADULT" + "ATION". Some adults use excessive flattery to get promotions.

20. ADVERSARY

• PYQ Context: "He defeated his adversary in the debate." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Friend b) Opponent c) Ally d) Partner
• Answer: b) Opponent
• Hindi Meaning: विरोधी, शत्रु
• Memory Trick: "ADVERSE" means against. Your adversary is the one who is against you.

21. AESTHETIC

• PYQ Context: "The aesthetic appeal of the painting." (UPSC 2018)
• Options: a) Ugly b) Artistic c) Cheap d) Logical
• Answer: b) Artistic
• Hindi Meaning: सौंदर्यपरक, कलात्मक
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "ICE-THETIC". An ice sculpture is artistically beautiful.

22. AFFABLE

• PYQ Context: "He is known for his affable nature." (SSC CHSL 2021)
• Options: a) Rude b) Friendly c) Hostile d) Shy
• Answer: b) Friendly
• Hindi Meaning: मिलनसार, सौम्य
• Memory Trick: "AFF" sounds like "AF" (After) + "ABLE". You are able to be friendly with everyone after an introduction.

23. AFFINITY

• PYQ Context: "She has an affinity for classical music." (IBPS PO 2020)
• Options: a) Aversion b) Natural liking c) Hatred d) Ignorance
• Answer: b) Natural liking
• Hindi Meaning: सहज लगाव, रुझान
• Memory Trick: "A FINAL TV" - You have a natural liking for the final TV show of your favorite series.

24. AFFLUENT

• PYQ Context: "They live in an affluent neighborhood." (Bank PO 2017)
• Options: a) Poor b) Wealthy c) Crowded d) Remote
• Answer: b) Wealthy
• Hindi Meaning: धनी, समृद्ध
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A FLUENT" speaker. Often, fluent English speakers are perceived as wealthy in Indian movies.

25. AGENDA

• PYQ Context: "The main agenda of the meeting." (SSC CGL 2018)
• Options: a) Conclusion b) List of things to do c) Summary d) Problem
• Answer: b) List of things to do
• Hindi Meaning: कार्यसूची
• Memory Trick: "A GENT" (a gentleman) always has a list of things to do (agenda) in his diary.

26. AGGRAVATE

• PYQ Context: "His comments aggravated the situation." (SSC CPO 2020)
• Options: a) Improve b) Worsen c) Ease d) Simplify
• Answer: b) Worsen
• Hindi Meaning: बिगाड़ना, बढ़ाना
• Memory Trick: "AG" (Age) + "GRAVATE" (sounds like gravity). As age increases, health problems worsen due to gravity of age.

27. AGILE

• PYQ Context: "An agile athlete won the race." (SSC CHSL 2019)
• Options: a) Lazy b) Slow c) Nimble d) Weak
• Answer: c) Nimble
• Hindi Meaning: फुर्तीला, चुस्त
• Memory Trick: Think of an "AG" (Agriculture) worker who is very nimble and quick in the fields.

28. AGNOSTIC

• PYQ Context: "He holds an agnostic view on the existence of God." (UPSC 2019)
• Options: a) Believer b) Doubter c) Atheist d) Spiritual
• Answer: b) Doubter
• Hindi Meaning: संशयवादी, अज्ञेयवादी
• Memory Trick: "AGNO" sounds like "I NO" (I don't know). A doubter says, "I don't know if God exists."

29. ALACRITY

• PYQ Context: "She accepted the offer with alacrity." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Hesitation b) Eagerness c) Reluctance d) Delay
• Answer: b) Eagerness
• Hindi Meaning: तत्परता, उत्साह
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A LACK OF RITY" (city). If you lack a city life, you show eagerness to go to one.

30. ALIENATE

• PYQ Context: "His rude behavior alienated his friends." (IBPS Clerk 2018)
• Options: a) Unite b) Estrange c) Attract d) Welcome
• Answer: b) Estrange
• Hindi Meaning: दूर करना, पराया बनाना
• Memory Trick: "ALIEN" + "ATE". If an alien ate your food, you would feel estranged from it.

31. ALLEVIATE

• PYQ Context: "The medicine alleviated his pain." (SSC CPO 2019)
• Options: a) Aggravate b) Relieve c) Increase d) Cause
• Answer: b) Relieve
• Hindi Meaning: कम करना, शांत करना
• Memory Trick: "A LEVITATE" - Imagine pain levitating (rising) away from your body, giving you relief.

32. ALLURE

• PYQ Context: "The allure of the mountains is irresistible." (State PSC 2021)
• Options: a) Repel b) Attract c) Fear d) Ugliness
• Answer: b) Attract
• Hindi Meaning: आकर्षण, लालच
• Memory Trick: "ALL" + "URE" (Your). "It's all your attraction."

33. ALTRUISTIC

• PYQ Context: "Her altruistic service to the poor." (CAPF 2021)
• Options: a) Selfish b) Unselfish c) Greedy d) Cruel
• Answer: b) Unselfish
• Hindi Meaning: परोपकारी, नि:स्वार्थ
• Memory Trick: "ALL TRUE ISTIC" - A truly good person is unselfishly true to helping all.

34. AMALGAMATE

• PYQ Context: "The two companies decided to amalgamate." (RBI Grade B 2019)
• Options: a) Separate b) Compete c) Combine d) Divide
• Answer: c) Combine
• Hindi Meaning: मिलाना, एकत्र करना
• Memory Trick: "A MALGAM" sounds like "A MIXTURE OF GUM". You combine things with gum.

35. AMBIGUOUS

• PYQ Context: "His statement was ambiguous." (SSC CGL 2017)
• Options: a) Clear b) Vague c) Certain d) Direct
• Answer: b) Vague
• Hindi Meaning: अस्पष्ट, संदिग्ध
• Memory Trick: "AM" + "BIG" + "UOUS" (Us). "Am I big for us?" This is a vague, unclear question.

36. AMELIORATE

• PYQ Context: "Steps taken to ameliorate the condition of farmers." (UPSC 2020)
• Options: a) Worsen b) Improve c) Maintain d) Ignore
• Answer: b) Improve
• Hindi Meaning: सुधारना, बेहतर बनाना
• Memory Trick: Think of "A MELODY" that improves your mood.

37. AMENABLE

• PYQ Context: "He was amenable to the new plan." (SSC CHSL 2020)
• Options: a) Resistant b) Cooperative c) Stubborn d) Hostile
• Answer: b) Cooperative
• Hindi Meaning: सहयोगी, आज्ञाकारी
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A MEN" + "ABLE". A group of men who are able to be cooperative.

38. AMIABLE

• PYQ Context: "Our new neighbor is very amiable." (Bank PO 2021)
• Options: a) Rude b) Friendly c) Hostile d) Silent
• Answer: b) Friendly
• Hindi Meaning: मित्रवत, सुशील
• Memory Trick: "A MI" (My) + "ABLE". "My able friend is very friendly."

39. AMICABLE

• PYQ Context: "They reached an amicable settlement." (SSC CPO 2018)
• Options: a) Hostile b) Friendly c) Lengthy d) Costly
• Answer: b) Friendly
• Hindi Meaning: मैत्रीपूर्ण, शांतिपूर्ण
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "AMMI" (Mom) + "CABLE". A mother's advice helps in a friendly settlement.

40. AMORAL

• PYQ Context: "The villain led an amoral life." (UPSC 2017)
• Options: a) Virtuous b) Without morals c) Ethical d) Religious
• Answer: b) Without morals
• Hindi Meaning: नैतिकताहीन
• Memory Trick: "A" (Without) + "MORAL". Straightforward - without moral sense.

41. AMPLE

• PYQ Context: "There is ample evidence against him." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Scarce b) Sufficient c) Little d) Minimal
• Answer: b) Sufficient
• Hindi Meaning: पर्याप्त, भरपूर
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "APPLE". One apple is sufficient for a snack.

42. AMPLIFY

• PYQ Context: "The microphone amplified his voice." (SSC CHSL 2018)
• Options: a) Reduce b) Increase c) Muffle d) Hide
• Answer: b) Increase
• Hindi Meaning: बढ़ाना, प्रवर्धित करना
• Memory Trick: "AMPLI" sounds like "AMPLE" (plenty). To make it more plentiful is to increase it.

43. ANACHRONISM

• PYQ Context: "A mobile phone in a Mughal-era drama is an anachronism." (CAPF 2018)
• Options: a) Timeliness b) Something out of time c) Relevance d) Accuracy
• Answer: b) Something out of time
• Hindi Meaning: कालदोष, समय की असंगति
• Memory Trick: "ANA" (Against) + "CHRON" (Time). Against time = out of time.

44. ANALOGOUS

• PYQ Context: "The situation is analogous to the 1990s crisis." (UPSC 2021)
• Options: a) Different b) Similar c) Opposite d) Unrelated
• Answer: b) Similar
• Hindi Meaning: समान, सदृश
• Memory Trick: "ANALOG" (like old analog clocks) + "OUS". Two analog clocks are similar in mechanism.

45. ANARCHY

• PYQ Context: "The region descended into anarchy after the war." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Order b) Lawlessness c) Rule d) Governance
• Answer: b) Lawlessness
• Hindi Meaning: अराजकता, अव्यवस्था
• Memory Trick: "AN" (Without) + "ARCHY" (Rule). Without rule = lawlessness.

46. ANECDOTE

• PYQ Context: "He began his speech with a humorous anecdote." (IBPS PO 2019)
• Options: a) Lecture b) Short story c) Fact d) Data
• Answer: b) Short story
• Hindi Meaning: छोटी कहानी, उपाख्यान
• Memory Trick: "A NECK" + "DOTE". Imagine a grandma doting on your neck and telling a short story.

47. ANGST

• PYQ Context: "The angst of teenage years." (State PSC 2019)
• Options: a) Joy b) Anxiety c) Calmness d) Indifference
• Answer: b) Anxiety
• Hindi Meaning: चिंता, व्यग्रता
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "ANKUSH" (a goad used on elephants). The elephant feels anxiety seeing the ankush.

48. ANIMOSITY

• PYQ Context: "There is no animosity between them now." (SSC CPO 2021)
• Options: a) Friendship b) Hostility c) Love d) Respect
• Answer: b) Hostility
• Hindi Meaning: बैर, विद्वेष
• Memory Trick: "ANIMAL" + "CITY". In an animal city, there is natural hostility between species.

49. ANNIHILATE

• PYQ Context: "The army was ordered to annihilate the enemy forces." (CAPF 2020)
• Options: a) Create b) Destroy completely c) Support d) Build
• Answer: b) Destroy completely
• Hindi Meaning: सर्वनाश करना, मिटा देना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A NILE" (the Nile river) that can completely destroy in a flood.

50. ANOMALY

• PYQ Context: "The test results showed an anomaly." (SSC CGL 2018)
• Options: a) Normality b) Irregularity c) Standard d) Pattern
• Answer: b) Irregularity
• Hindi Meaning: विसंगति, अनियमितता
• Memory Trick: "A NORMAL" + "Y" (Why?). "Why is this A normal?" It is not normal, it's an irregularity.

51. ANTAGONIZE

• PYQ Context: "Do not antagonize your colleagues." (Bank PO 2020)
• Options: a) Pacify b) Provoke c) Befriend d) Help
• Answer: b) Provoke
• Hindi Meaning: विरोध करना, दुश्मनी मोल लेना
• Memory Trick: "ANT" + "AGONIZE" (agonize). If you agonize an ant, you provoke its colony to attack.

52. ANTEDILUVIAN

• PYQ Context: "His ideas are antediluvian." (UPSC 2018)
• Options: a) Modern b) Ancient c) Futuristic d) Relevant
• Answer: b) Ancient
• Hindi Meaning: बहुत पुराना, प्राचीन
• Memory Trick: "ANTE" (Before) + "DILUVIAN" (The Flood - Noah's Ark). Something from before the flood is extremely ancient.

53. ANTHOLOGY

• PYQ Context: "She published an anthology of poems." (SSC CHSL 2021)
• Options: a) Single poem b) Collection c) Novel d) Critique
• Answer: b) Collection
• Hindi Meaning: संग्रह, चयनिका
• Memory Trick: "ANTH" (sounds like Aunt) + "OLOGY" (study). Your aunt has a collection of books for study.

54. ANTIPATHY

• PYQ Context: "He felt antipathy towards his corrupt boss." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Fondness b) Aversion c) Sympathy d) Respect
• Answer: b) Aversion
• Hindi Meaning: घृणा, विरोधभाव
• Memory Trick: "ANTI" (Against) + "PATHY" (Feeling). Feeling against someone = strong dislike.

55. ANTITHESIS

• PYQ Context: "His actions are the antithesis of his words." (UPSC 2020)
• Options: a) Similarity b) Direct opposite c) Proof d) Example
• Answer: b) Direct opposite
• Hindi Meaning: विलोम, सीधा विपरीत
• Memory Trick: "ANTI" + "THESIS". If your thesis says "yes," the anti-thesis is the direct opposite saying "no."

56. APATHY

• PYQ Context: "Voter apathy is a concern for democracy." (SSC CPO 2020)
• Options: a) Enthusiasm b) Indifference c) Interest d) Care
• Answer: b) Indifference
• Hindi Meaning: उदासीनता, लापरवाही
• Memory Trick: "A" (Without) + "PATHY" (Feeling). Without feeling = indifference.

57. APEX

• PYQ Context: "He reached the apex of his career." (IBPS Clerk 2021)
• Options: a) Bottom b) Peak c) Start d) Middle
• Answer: b) Peak
• Hindi Meaning: शिखर, चरम बिंदु
• Memory Trick: Think of "APEX" bank or "APEX" body - which is the topmost authority.

58. APHASIA

• PYQ Context: "The stroke caused temporary aphasia." (Medical Exam PYQ)
• Options: a) Memory gain b) Speech loss c) Vision loss d) Hearing loss
• Answer: b) Speech loss
• Hindi Meaning: वाचाघात, बोलने में असमर्थता
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A FAZIA" (Imagine a person Fazia). If Fazia can't speak, she has speech loss.

59. APLOMB

• PYQ Context: "She handled the crisis with great aplomb." (SSC CGL 2021)
• Options: a) Confusion b) Panic c) Self-confidence d) Clumsiness
• Answer: c) Self-confidence
• Hindi Meaning: आत्मविश्वास, धैर्य
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A PLUM". Imagine confidently saying, "I have a plum," with self-assurance.

60. APOCALYPTIC

• PYQ Context: "The journalist's apocalyptic warnings about climate change." (UPSC 2019)
• Options: a) Hopeful b) Prophetic c) Disastrous d) Mild
• Answer: c) Disastrous
• Hindi Meaning: भयावह, सर्वनाशक
• Memory Trick: Think of an "APOCALYPSE" movie - it always depicts disastrous events.

61. APOCRYPHAL

• PYQ Context: "The story about his past is apocryphal." (SSC CHSL 2018)
• Options: a) Authentic b) Fictitious c) Documented d) Historical
• Answer: b) Fictitious
• Hindi Meaning: संदिग्ध मूल का, कपोलकल्पित
• Memory Trick: "A POOR CRY" + "PHAL". A poor cry for a story that is fake and untrue.

62. APOSTATE

• PYQ Context: "He was branded an apostate for leaving the faith." (State PSC 2020)
• Options: a) Believer b) Convert c) Loyalist d) One who abandons faith
• Answer: d) One who abandons faith
• Hindi Meaning: धर्मत्यागी, पतित
• Memory Trick: "A POST" + "ATE". Imagine someone ate a religious poster, symbolizing abandoning that faith.

63. APPALLING

• PYQ Context: "The conditions in the shelter were appalling." (CAPF 2019)
• Options: a) Delightful b) Shocking c) Ordinary d) Excellent
• Answer: b) Shocking
• Hindi Meaning: भयानक, सदमादेनेवाला
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A PAULING". Imagine a scientist like Linus Pauling being shocked by a bad result.

64. APPEASE

• PYQ Context: "The policy failed to appease the protestors." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Aggravate b) Pacify c) Anger d) Challenge
• Answer: b) Pacify
• Hindi Meaning: शांत करना, तुष्ट करना
• Memory Trick: "AP" (App) + "PEACE". A meditation app gives you peace and pacifies you.

65. APPREHEND

• PYQ Context: "The police will apprehend the thief." (SSC CPO 2019)
• Options: a) Release b) Arrest c) Free d) Lose
• Answer: b) Arrest
• Hindi Meaning: गिरफ्तार करना, पकड़ना
• Memory Trick: "AP" (A Police) + "PREHEND" (Prehend means to seize). The police seize/arrest the criminal.

66. APTITUDE

• PYQ Context: "She has a natural aptitude for mathematics." (Bank PO 2018)
• Options: a) Inability b) Talent c) Dislike d) Fear
• Answer: b) Talent
• Hindi Meaning: योग्यता, प्रवृत्ति
• Memory Trick: "ATTITUDE" with a 'P'. Having the right attitude shows your natural talent.

67. ARBITER

• PYQ Context: "The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the constitution." (UPSC 2017)
• Options: a) Participant b) Judge c) Offender d) Spectator
• Answer: b) Judge
• Hindi Meaning: निर्णायक, मध्यस्थ
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "ARBITRATION". The person who does arbitration is the judge.

68. ARBITRARY

• PYQ Context: "The manager's decisions seem arbitrary." (SSC CGL 2018)
• Options: a) Reasoned b) Random c) Planned d) Systematic
• Answer: b) Random
• Hindi Meaning: मनमाना, यादृच्छिक
• Memory Trick: "ARBIT" (sounds like rabbit) + "RARY". A rabbit hopping randomly in the garden.

69. ARCANE

• PYQ Context: "The arcane rituals of the ancient tribe." (SSC CHSL 2019)
• Options: a) Modern b) Simple c) Mysterious d) Well-known
• Answer: c) Mysterious
• Hindi Meaning: गूढ़, रहस्यमय
• Memory Trick: "ARC" (a curve) + "ANE" (sounds like rain). The arc of a rainbow is mysterious and secret.

70. ARCHETYPE

• PYQ Context: "He is the archetype of a successful entrepreneur." (UPSC 2021)
• Options: a) Copy b) Original model c) Failure d) Variant
• Answer: b) Original model
• Hindi Meaning: आदर्श, मूल प्रतिमान
• Memory Trick: "ARCHI" (Architect) + "TYPE". An architect's first model is the original model.

71. ARDENT

• PYQ Context: "An ardent supporter of the cause." (SSC CPO 2020)
• Options: a) Passionate b) Apathetic c) Cold d) Reluctant
• Answer: a) Passionate
• Hindi Meaning: उत्साही, अत्यंत इच्छुक
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A DENT". You would be passionately angry if someone made a dent in your new car.

72. ARDUOUS

• PYQ Context: "The arduous journey through the mountains." (CAPF 2020)
• Options: a) Easy b) Difficult c) Pleasant d) Short
• Answer: b) Difficult
• Hindi Meaning: कठिन, दुष्कर
• Memory Trick: "ARD" (Hard) + "UOUS". Hardous sounds like hard, which means difficult.

73. ARID

• PYQ Context: "The arid region received no rain." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Fertile b) Dry c) Wet d) Green
• Answer: b) Dry
• Hindi Meaning: शुष्क, बंजर
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A RID" (e). If you get rid of water, the land becomes dry.

74. ARISTOCRACY

• PYQ Context: "The French Revolution ended the power of the aristocracy." (UPSC 2018)
• Options: a) Commoners b) Nobility c) Peasants d) Workers
• Answer: b) Nobility
• Hindi Meaning: कुलीन वर्ग, अभिजात वर्ग
• Memory Trick: "ARISTO" sounds like "ARISTOTLE", the famous philosopher who taught noble people like Alexander.

75. ARROGANCE

• PYQ Context: "His arrogance cost him many friends." (Bank PO 2019)
• Options: a) Humility b) Pride c) Modesty d) Shyness
• Answer: b) Pride
• Hindi Meaning: घमंड, अहंकार
• Memory Trick: "A ROAR" + "GONE". He roars with pride until his friends are gone.

76. ARTICULATE

• PYQ Context: "She is very articulate in her arguments." (SSC CHSL 2021)
• Options: a) Mumble b) Fluent c) Hesitant d) Unclear
• Answer: b) Fluent
• Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट और प्रभावी ढंग से बोलना
• Memory Trick: Think of "ARTICLE" you write. A good article is clear and fluent.

77. ASCERTAIN

• PYQ Context: "We must ascertain the facts." (SSC CGL 2017)
• Options: a) Guess b) Find out c) Ignore d) Hide
• Answer: b) Find out
• Hindi Meaning: पता लगाना, निश्चित करना
• Memory Trick: "AS CERTAIN" - to make something certain, you have to find it out.

78. ASCETIC

• PYQ Context: "The ascetic life of a monk." (UPSC 2019)
• Options: a Luxurious b) Austere c) Indulgent d) Worldly
• Answer: b) Austere
• Hindi Meaning: तपस्वी, सादा जीवन जीने वाला
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A SET IC" (I see). "I see a person with a simple, austere lifestyle."

79. ASPERSION

• PYQ Context: "He cast aspersions on her character." (SSC CPO 2018)
• Options: a) Praise b) Defamation c) Light d) Doubt
• Answer: b) Defamation
• Hindi Meaning: कलंक लगाना, निंदा
• Memory Trick: "A SPERSION" sounds like "A SPERM" (in biology) - a false rumor can defame a person's character like a stain.

80. ASSIDUOUS

• PYQ Context: "An assiduous student always tops the class." (IBPS PO 2020)
• Options: a) Lazy b) Hardworking c) Careless d) Inconsistent
• Answer: b) Hardworking
• Hindi Meaning: परिश्रमी, मेहनती
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A SIDDHU" (a saint). A saint is hardworking in his prayers and duties.

81. ASSIMILATE

• PYQ Context: "It takes time to assimilate into a new culture." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Reject b) Absorb c) Separate d) Isolate
• Answer: b) Absorb
• Hindi Meaning: आत्मसात करना, मिला लेना
• Memory Trick: "AS SIMILAR AS" + "ATE". To become similar, you absorb new ways.

82. ASSUAGE

• PYQ Context: "Her words did little to assuage his fears." (CAPF 2021)
• Options: a) Intensity b) Relieve c) Increase d) Ignite
• Answer: b) Relieve
• Hindi Meaning: शांत करना, कम करना
• Memory Trick: "A MASSAGE" can relieve your pain. (Sounds similar).

83. ASTUTE

• PYQ Context: "An astute businessman." (Bank PO 2017)
• Options: a) Foolish b) Shrewd c) Naive d) Dull
• Answer: b) Shrewd
• Hindi Meaning: चतुर, होशियार
• Memory Trick: "A STUDENT" who is very shrewd in his studies.

84. ATROCIOUS

• PYQ Context: "The crime was atrocious." (SSC CHSL 2020)
• Options: a) Mild b) Horrible c) Gentle d) Kind
• Answer: b) Horrible
• Hindi Meaning: भयंकर, क्रूर
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "AT ROCKS". Throwing someone at rocks is a horrible act.

85. ATTAIN

• PYQ Context: "She finally attained her goal." (SSC CGL 2019)
• Options: a) Lose b) Achieve c) Abandon d) Forget
• Answer: b) Achieve
• Hindi Meaning: प्राप्त करना, हासिल करना
• Memory Trick: "AT" + "TAIN" (obtain). To obtain something is to achieve it.

86. ATTENUATE

• PYQ Context: "The medicine attenuates the symptoms." (Medical)
• Options: a) Weaken b) Strengthen c) Increase d) Cause
• Answer: a) Weaken
• Hindi Meaning: कमजोर करना, हल्का करना
• Memory Trick: "AT TEN U" (You are ten). At age ten, your sickness weakens faster.

87. AUDACIOUS

• PYQ Context: "An audacious plan to climb the mountain alone." (SSC CPO 2021)
• Options: a) Timid b) Daring c) Careful d) Fearful
• Answer: b) Daring
• Hindi Meaning: साहसी, बहादुर
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "AUDIO" + "ACIOUS". A daring singer gives an audio performance on a dangerous stage.

88. AUGMENT

• PYQ Context: "He took a loan to augment his business." (IBPS Clerk 2020)
• Options: a) Decrease b) Increase c) Shrink d) Reduce
• Answer: b) Increase
• Hindi Meaning: बढ़ाना, वृद्धि करना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "ARGUMENT". An argument increases tension.

89. AUSPICIOUS

• PYQ Context: "It was an auspicious beginning." (State PSC 2019)
• Options: a) Unlucky b) Favorable c) Ordinary d) Bad
• Answer: b) Favorable
• Hindi Meaning: शुभ, मंगल
• Memory Trick: "AUS" (sounds like "US") + "PICIOUS" (suspicious). When something is favorable for us, we are not suspicious.

90. AUSTERE

• PYQ Context: "The austere lifestyle of the soldiers." (UPSC 2017)
• Options: a) Lavish b) Severe c) Comfortable d) Luxurious
• Answer: b) Severe
• Hindi Meaning: कठोर, सख्त
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "AUSTRALIA" (in pronunciation). Early settlers in Australia faced a severe life.

91. AUTHENTIC

• PYQ Context: "This is an authentic Mughal painting." (SSC CGL 2018)
• Options: a) Fake b) Genuine c) Copy d) False
• Answer: b) Genuine
• Hindi Meaning: वास्तविक, असली
• Memory Trick: "AUTHOR" writes an authentic, genuine book.

92. AUTONOMOUS

• PYQ Context: "The institute is autonomous." (SSC CHSL 2019)
• Options: a) Dependent b) Independent c) Controlled d) Governed
• Answer: b) Independent
• Hindi Meaning: स्वायत्त, स्वतंत्र
• Memory Trick: "AUTO" (self) + "NOMOUS" (governance). Self-governance = independent.

93. AUXILIARY

• PYQ Context: "The auxiliary power unit kicked in." (Technical)
• Options: a) Main b) Secondary c) Primary d) Central
• Answer: b) Secondary
• Hindi Meaning: सहायक, अतिरिक्त
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A XEROX" machine is a secondary, supporting device for the main printer.

94. AVARICE

• PYQ Context: "His avarice led to his downfall." (SSC CGL 2020)
• Options: a) Generosity b) Greed c) Charity d) Kindness
• Answer: b) Greed
• Hindi Meaning: लालच, धनलोलुपता
• Memory Trick: "A VACUUM" + "RICE". A greedy person would even vacuum rice grains - extreme greed.

95. AVERT

• PYQ Context: "He averted an accident by swift action." (SSC CPO 2019)
• Options: a) Cause b) Prevent c) Allow d) Encourage
• Answer: b) Prevent
• Hindi Meaning: टालना, रोकना
• Memory Trick: "A" + "VERT" (like divert). To divert is to prevent a direct hit.

96. AVID

• PYQ Context: "An avid reader of mystery novels." (Bank PO 2021)
• Options: a) Reluctant b) Enthusiastic c) Occasional d) Rare
• Answer: b) Enthusiastic
• Hindi Meaning: उत्सुक, शौकीन
• Memory Trick: "A VIDEO" game enthusiast is avid about playing.

97. AVOW

• PYQ Context: "He avowed his commitment to the cause." (UPSC 2020)
• Options: a) Deny b) Assert c) Hide d) Retract
• Answer: b) Assert
• Hindi Meaning: घोषणा करना, खुलकर कहना
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "A VOW". When you take a vow, you openly declare or assert it.

98. AWRY

• PYQ Context: "The plan went awry." (SSC CGL 2021)
• Options: a) Straight b) Wrong c) Smoothly d) Correctly
• Answer: b) Wrong
• Hindi Meaning: तिरछा, गलत दिशा में
• Memory Trick: "A WRY" face is a twisted, crooked expression. Things gone wrong.

99. AXIOM

• PYQ Context: "It is an axiom that honesty is the best policy." (UPSC 2019)
• Options: a) Doubtful statement b) Self-evident truth c) Complex theory d) False belief
• Answer: b) Self-evident truth
• Hindi Meaning: स्वयंसिद्ध सत्य, सिद्धांत
• Memory Trick: Sounds like "AXE I OWN". It's a self-evident truth that I own my axe.

100. AZURE

• PYQ Context: "The azure sky." (Descriptive PYQs)
• Options: a) Grey b) Blue c) Black d) Red
• Answer: b) Blue
• Hindi Meaning: आकाशीय नीला
• Memory Trick: Think of "AZURE" Microsoft Cloud logo, which is blue in color.

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