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{ "category": "Must-Know Vocabulary Before CGL EXAM", "cards": [ { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Pecuniary", "meaning": "Related to money.", "example": "He refused the promotion because the pecuniary advantages did not justify the extra stress and longer hours." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Fiscal", "meaning": "Related to government revenue or public finances.", "example": "The government introduced new tax reforms to tackle the growing fiscal deficit." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Financial", "meaning": "Relating to finance and monetary matters.", "example": "She sought professional financial advice before investing her savings in the stock market." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Coffer", "meaning": "A strongbox or chest for holding money or valuables.", "example": "The unexpected increase in tourism revenue helped replenish the town's empty coffers." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Windfall", "meaning": "Finances: A sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune or financial gain.", "example": "He used his inheritance windfall to pay off his student loans." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Serendipity", "meaning": "The occurrence of valuable events by chance in a happy way.", "example": "By pure serendipity, she met her future business partner while waiting at the airport." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Remuneration", "meaning": "Reward or payment given for work or service; wages.", "example": "The company offers competitive remuneration packages alongside comprehensive health benefits." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Parvenu", "meaning": "A person of obscure origin who has suddenly acquired wealth.", "example": "The old-money elites looked down on the parvenu, who flaunted his wealth with flashy sports cars." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Extortion", "meaning": "The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.", "example": "The local shopkeeper refused to pay the gang's demands for protection money, exposing their extortion racket." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Embezzlement", "meaning": "Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust.", "example": "The senior accountant was arrested after an audit revealed his decade-long embezzlement of corporate funds." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Mortgage", "meaning": "A legal agreement by which a bank lends money against a property.", "example": "They took out a thirty-year mortgage to purchase their first family home." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Intestate", "meaning": "Dying without having made a legal will.", "example": "Because the billionaire died intestate, his estranged relatives spent years fighting over his estate in court." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Legacy", "meaning": "An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.", "example": "She used the generous legacy left by her grandfather to fund her university education." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Inheritance", "meaning": "Money, property, or titles received from someone who has died.", "example": "He received a substantial inheritance, including a family estate and a collection of rare art." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Codicil", "meaning": "An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will.", "example": "A week before her death, she added a codicil to her will leaving her library to the local school." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Bereft", "meaning": "Deprived of or lacking something, especially property or rights.", "example": "After the sudden market crash, the aggressive investors found themselves entirely bereft of capital." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Pin money", "meaning": "Allowance or pocket money given to a wife for small personal expenses.", "example": "Historically, noblewomen relied on pin money for minor personal luxuries independent of the household budget." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Lumpsum", "meaning": "A single large payment made at one time instead of smaller installments.", "example": "Instead of receiving monthly pension payouts, the retiree opted for a one-time lumpsum payment." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Gratis", "meaning": "Without charge or payment; free.", "example": "The tech company provided its premium software gratis to public schools during the lockdown." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Arrears", "meaning": "Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier; outstanding dues.", "example": "The landlord threatened eviction if the tenant did not clear his three months of rent arrears by Friday." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Dowry", "meaning": "Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.", "example": "In many ancient cultures, a substantial dowry was negotiated between families before a wedding took place." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Bribery", "meaning": "The giving or offering of a bribe to influence someone's actions.", "example": "The politician was caught in a sting operation accepting a massive bribe from a construction firm." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Ransom", "meaning": "A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive.", "example": "The hijackers demanded a multi-million dollar ransom in exchange for the safe return of the crew." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Alimony", "meaning": "Allowance given to a wife after legal separation from her husband.", "example": "Following their high-profile divorce, the court ordered him to pay substantial monthly alimony." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Plutocracy", "meaning": "Government by the wealthy class.", "example": "Critics argue that when corporate lobbying dictates state policy, a democracy turns into a plutocracy." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Kleptocracy", "meaning": "A government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by thieves.", "example": "The citizens revolted against the kleptocracy after billions in public funds vanished into the rulers' offshore accounts." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Bankrupt", "meaning": "A person judged legally unable to pay outstanding debts; insolvent.", "example": "The retail giant was officially declared bankrupt after failing to compete with online marketplaces." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Insolvent", "meaning": "A person who is unable to pay debts owed; bankrupt.", "example": "The audit revealed that the firm was structurally insolvent, as its total liabilities far exceeded its assets." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Pauper", "meaning": "A very poor person; a bankrupt individual with nothing left.", "example": "Through reckless gambling, the once-wealthy merchant lost his entire fortune and died a pauper." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Mercenary", "meaning": "A person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.", "example": "The corporate raider was widely criticized as a mercenary who fired thousands of workers just to boost stock value." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Peniaphobia", "meaning": "An abnormal or persistent fear of poverty and destitution.", "example": "Driven by extreme peniaphobia, the millionaire hoarded every penny and refused to spend money even on basic medical care." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Sinecure", "meaning": "An office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding a profitable income.", "example": "The political donor was rewarded with a comfortable sinecure on the advisory board, demanding only one meeting a year." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Honorary", "meaning": "An office or position held without any payment or salary.", "example": "She serves as the honorary chairperson of the charity, dedicating her time without accepting a salary." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Pawnbroker", "meaning": "A person who lends money at interest on the security of an article pawned.", "example": "Desperate for quick cash to pay his bills, he left his gold watch with a local pawnbroker." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Usurer", "meaning": "A person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.", "example": "Before modern banking, poor farmers often fell into debt traps set by predatory usurers." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Philanthropist", "meaning": "A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.", "example": "The tech mogul turned into a dedicated philanthropist, funding clean water initiatives across the globe." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Altruist", "meaning": "A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others through charity or aid.", "example": "A true altruist, he quietly donated half of his monthly earnings to local shelters without seeking public recognition." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Benevolent", "meaning": "Well-meaning and kindly; inclined to do good deeds or give financial aid.", "example": "A benevolent anonymous donor paid off the outstanding medical debts of all pediatric patients at the hospital." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Benefactor", "meaning": "A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.", "example": "The museum's new wing was completely funded by a wealthy benefactor who wished to remain anonymous." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Beneficiary", "meaning": "A person who derives advantage or profits from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.", "example": "As the sole beneficiary named in the policy, she received the full insurance payout after the tragedy." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Samaritan", "meaning": "A charitable or helpful person who gives timely aid to those in distress.", "example": "A good Samaritan pulled over on the rainy highway to help the stranded driver change a flat tire." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Munificent", "meaning": "A gift or a person who is extremely generous and open-handed with money.", "example": "The university library received a munificent donation of rare historical manuscripts and ten million dollars." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Magnanimous", "meaning": "Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.", "example": "Despite winning the fierce election, the leader was magnanimous in victory and praised his opponent's dedication." }, { "chapter": "MONEY-RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Contraband", "meaning": "Goods that have been imported or exported illegally; smuggled goods.", "example": "Border patrol agents intercepted a shipping container packed with hidden contraband." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Alias", "meaning": "A false or assumed name used especially by a criminal to hide identity.", "example": "The international con artist traveled across Europe using a different alias in every country." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Alibi", "meaning": "A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act took place.", "example": "The suspect had a rock-solid alibi, as security footage proved he was at a restaurant across town during the robbery." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Allonym", "meaning": "A name assumed by an author that actually belongs to another person.", "example": "To guarantee immediate sales, the ghostwriter published the political essay under an allonym of a famous historical scholar." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Pseudonym", "meaning": "A fictitious name, especially one used by an author; a pen name.", "example": "Samuel Clemens wrote his classic American novels under the famous pseudonym Mark Twain." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Name-sake", "meaning": "A person or thing that has the same name as another.", "example": "Passed down through generations, the young boy was proud to be the namesake of his adventurous great-grandfather." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Anonymous", "meaning": "Of a person named or identified; or of unknown authorship.", "example": "The local shelter received a massive donation from an anonymous benefactor who asked for no public credit." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Misnomer", "meaning": "A wrong or inaccurate name or designation given to someone or something.", "example": "Calling the harmless garden snake a \"deadly monster\" is a complete misnomer." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Sobriquet", "meaning": "A person's nickname or a descriptive title given to them.", "example": "Due to his absolute resolve and unyielding leadership during the war, the general earned the sobriquet \"Iron Will.\"" }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Titular", "meaning": "Holding or constituting a purely formal title without real authority.", "example": "Although he is the titular head of the corporation, the managing director handles all actual business operations." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Souvenir", "meaning": "A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or trip.", "example": "She bought a small, hand-painted ceramic magnet as a souvenir to remember her summer trip to Paris." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Memento", "meaning": "An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.", "example": "He kept the worn leather baseball glove in his glass cabinet as a precious memento of his childhood days." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Reminiscence", "meaning": "The enjoyable recollection of past events or experiences.", "example": "The old friends spent the entire evening lost in sweet reminiscence about their college mischief and late-night study sessions." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Regalia", "meaning": "The emblems or insignia of royalty displayed at official ceremonies.", "example": "The king entered the cathedral in full coronation regalia, complete with the golden crown, scepter, and ermine cloak." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Prototype", "meaning": "A first, typical or preliminary model of something from which others are copied.", "example": "The engineering team spent months testing the electric vehicle prototype on the track before starting mass production." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Nomenclature", "meaning": "A system of choosing names for things, especially in science.", "example": "Organic chemistry students must master a complex system of nomenclature to correctly identify chemical compounds." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Epithet", "meaning": "An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person.", "example": "Richard I of England was famously remembered by the heroic epithet \"Lionheart\" due to his courage in battle." }, { "chapter": "NAME & IDENTITY RELATED VOCABULARY", "year": "2025", "word": "Appellation", "meaning": "A name or title that a person or thing is officially known by.", "example": "Champagne is a strict geographic appellation, meaning a sparkling wine can only use that name if it is produced in that specific region of France." } ] }