Studybox Doon

Daily Vocabulary 17 Aug 2026

1. Acumen

Meaning (English): The ability to make quick and accurate judgments.
Meaning (Hindi): सूझ-बूझ; तीक्ष्ण बुद्धि।
Sentence: His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Synonyms: Awareness, Brilliance, Insight


2. Adhere

Meaning (English): To follow or obey a rule, agreement, or principle.
Meaning (Hindi): पालन करना; चिपके रहना।
Sentence: All students must adhere to the school rules.
Synonyms: Comply, Observe, Follow


3. Abolish

Meaning (English): To officially end a law, system, or practice.
Meaning (Hindi): समाप्त करना; खत्म करना।
Sentence: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.
Synonyms: Abrogate, Eliminate, End


4. Abash

Meaning (English): To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Meaning (Hindi): लज्जित करना; शर्मिंदा करना।
Sentence: His unexpected question abashed the speaker.
Synonyms: Disconcert, Rattle, Embarrass


5. Abound

Meaning (English): To exist in large numbers or quantities.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रचुर मात्रा में होना; भरपूर होना।
Sentence: The region abounds in natural resources.
Synonyms: Flourish, Proliferate, Overflow


6. Abate

Meaning (English): To become less intense or severe.
Meaning (Hindi): कम होना; घटाना।
Sentence: The storm finally began to abate after midnight.
Synonyms: Moderate, Decrease, Lessen


7. Abject

Meaning (English): Extremely bad, miserable, or showing complete lack of pride.
Meaning (Hindi): अत्यंत दयनीय; नीच।
Sentence: The refugees were living in abject poverty.
Synonyms: Despicable, Servile, Miserable


8. Abjure

Meaning (English): To formally give up or reject something.
Meaning (Hindi): त्याग देना; परित्याग करना।
Sentence: He decided to abjure violence and follow the path of peace.
Synonyms: Forsake, Renounce, Reject


9. Abortive

Meaning (English): Unsuccessful; failing to produce the intended result.
Meaning (Hindi): असफल; निष्फल।
Sentence: Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain taught them an important lesson.
Synonyms: Vain, Unproductive, Unsuccessful


10. Absolve

Meaning (English): To officially forgive someone or free them from blame.
Meaning (Hindi): दोषमुक्त करना; क्षमा करना।
Sentence: The evidence helped absolve him of all blame.
Synonyms: Pardon, Forgive, Acquit

“AISSEE 2026 में StudyBox Doon के शानदार परिणाम के बारे में विस्तार से पढ़ने के लिए इस ब्लॉग को जरूर देखें।”

📢 Prepared by StudyBox Doon – trusted online coaching for Sainik School, RMS & RIMC aspirants with daily exam-oriented vocabulary and current affairs. Call us for more help – +91-9151170611