Word List - 4 | Verbal Ability (VA) & Reading Comprehension (RC) - CAT PDF Download

The CAT is one of the most highly competitive exam that requires extensive preparation and practice. In order to ace the CAT, one needs to be familiar with the key concepts, words and phrases used in the exam. To help you in this preparation, we have compiled a comprehensive list of words and phrases commonly used in the CAT exam.  In addition to building strong vocabulary, it will also give you a better understanding of the level of language tested in the exam.
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Adverse

• Adverse means unfavorable or harmful.
• Example: The company had to close down due to adverse economic conditions.

Advocate

• Advocate: verb; to speak in favor of or recommend something; noun; a person who speaks in favor of something.
• Example: The environmental advocate argued for stricter regulations to protect wildlife.

Asset

• Asset: something valuable owned by a person or business.
• Example: The company's biggest asset is its loyal customer base.

Desist

• Desist means to stop doing something or to cease an action.
• Example: The protesters were asked to desist from their loud chanting.

Elusive

• Elusive (adjective): Difficult to find, capture, or achieve; evasive.
• Example: The thief was elusive, and the police were never able to catch him.

Frustrate

• Elusive (adjective): Difficult to find, capture, or achieve; evasive.
• Example: The thief was elusive, and the police were never able to catch him.

Ineffectual

• The word "Ineffectual" means inadequate or unsuccessful.
• Example: The ineffectual attempts to calm the crying baby only made the situation worse.

Interject

• Interject is a verb which means to insert something suddenly and unexpectedly into a conversation or situation.
• Example: She interjected with a few jokes during the serious meeting.

Respite

• Respite: A period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
• Example: After months of intense studying, the students finally had a respite from their exams.

Scrutinize

• Respite: A period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
• Example: After months of intense studying, the students finally had a respite from their exams.

Venom

• Venom is a type of poison or toxin produced by certain animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions. It can be injected into another organism through biting or stinging, and can cause severe injury or death.
• Example: The bite of the black widow spider is highly venomous and can cause paralysis or death.

Solicit

• Solicit means to ask for or try to obtain something, usually in an earnest or urgent way.
• Example: The charity organization solicited donations from local businesses.

Obsess

• Obsess: to think about or worry about something constantly and excessively.
• Example: She became obsessed with getting a perfect grade on the test.

Inclement

• Inclement means stormy or harsh, typically referring to weather.
• Example: The inclement weather made it difficult for the hikers to reach their destination.

Extortion

• Extortion is the practice of obtaining money, property, or services from an individual through coercion. 
• Example: Extortion includes blackmail and threats of violence to obtain money or property.

Entourage

• Entourage: a group of people who accompany and support a prominent person, such as a celebrity or political figure.
• Example: The famous actor was surrounded by his entourage as he made his way down the red carpet.

Amicable

• Amicable means friendly, agreeable, and characterized by a spirit of harmony. 
• Example: The two sides were able to come to an amicable agreement after many hours of negotiation.

Excruciating

• Excruciating means extremely painful or intense. 
• Example: The excruciating pain in her back made it difficult for her to move.

Fretful

• Fretful means anxious or worried.
• Example: The fretful mother paced back and forth while she waited for her son to come home.

Loath

• Loath means to be unwilling to do something or to have an aversion to something.
• Example: She was loath to admit defeat in the competition.

Pertinent

• Pertinent means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. 
• Example: The witness provided pertinent information to the court.

Premonition

• Premonition: a feeling or intuition about a future event, especially a bad one.
• Example: I had a premonition that something terrible was going to happen, and sure enough, it did.

Symptomatic

• Symptomatic means exhibiting symptoms of a disease or condition.
• Example: The patient's fever and coughing are symptomatic of the flu.

Spew

• Spew means to eject or vomit something in a forceful stream.
• Example: The volcano spewed hot lava into the air.

Reverberating

• Reverberating means to continue to be heard or felt for an extended period of time after the initial event. 
• Example: The roar of the crowd reverberating in her ears long after the concert had ended.

Succumb

• Succumb means to give in to a superior force or to yield to an overwhelming demand.
• Example: Despite her determination to fight the disease, she eventually succumbed to cancer.

Astute

• Astute means sharp, perceptive, and clever.
• Example: He proved to be an astute negotiator, getting the best possible deal for himself.

Blatant

• Blatant means something that is done or said openly and unashamedly, with no attempt to conceal it.
• Example: She made a blatant attempt to gain favor with the boss.

Impresario

• Impresario: A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas, especially a manager or promoter of entertainers.
• Example: The impresario was responsible for booking the headlining act for the music festival.

Mastiff

• Mastiff: A large, powerful breed of dog, usually with a short coat and a large, heavy head.
• Example: We recently adopted a Mastiff puppy. He's already twice the size of our other dog!

Peruse

• Peruse means to read or examine something carefully or thoroughly.
• Example: I perused the story my friend wrote before offering my opinion.

Vexatious

• Vexatious is an adjective that describes a situation or act that is troublesome, annoying, or irritating.
• Example: The neighbors' vexatious barking dog kept everyone in the neighborhood awake all night.

Wan

• Wan (adjective): having a pale, sallow, or unhealthy complexion, typically as the result of illness or fatigue.
• Example: She looked wan and exhausted after the long flight.

Bigot

• Bigot: a person who is intolerant of opinions, lifestyles, or identities differing from their own.
• Example: The politician had a reputation for being a bigot, refusing to accept any views that differed from his own.

Doleful

• Doleful means very sad or sorrowful.
• Example: She was overcome with doleful tears as she said goodbye to her beloved pet.

Malady

• Malady: an illness or disease, especially a chronic or deep-seated one.
• Example: The patient was suffering from a mysterious malady that the doctors had yet to diagnose.

Nefarious

• Nefarious: (adjective) wicked; evil; iniquitous; villainous
• Example: The nefarious acts of the criminal organization were finally exposed.

Recoil

• Recoil is the backward movement of a gun or other object as a result of force.
• Example: The gun recoiled with a loud bang when the shooter pulled the trigger.

Virulent

• Virulent means extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
• Example: The virus was highly virulent and quickly spread throughout the population.

Histrionics

• Histrionics means theatrical behavior that is exaggerated and melodramatic. 
• Example: The actor's histrionics during the performance were so over the top that it was hard for the audience to take him seriously.