Word List - 5 | 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. 
So, let's get started! 

Domicile

• Domicile is a legal term used to refer to an individual's permanent residence or home. 
• Example: The legal domicile of the applicant is located in New York.

Emit

• Emit means to release or send out (energy, gas, light, etc.) from a source.
• Example: The volcano emitted a cloud of ash and smoke into the sky.

Lax

• Lax (adjective): Not strict or severe; careless or negligent.
• Example: His lax approach to security made the business vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Prestigious

• Prestigious: having a high reputation and respect, usually because of high social standing or achievement.
• Example: Harvard is a prestigious university.

Ultimate

• Ultimate: The highest or most extreme level or degree possible.
• Example: She strives for the ultimate level of success in her career.

Rash

• Rash: (adjective) acting or done without careful consideration.
• Example: He made a rash decision to quit his job without any thought of the consequences.

Nominal

• Nominal: having a value in name only, not in actual worth.
• Example: The nominal fee for using the service was just $1, but the actual cost was much higher.

Elapse 

• Elapse: (verb) To pass or go by, typically with the passage of time.
• Example: As the days elapse, I'm getting closer to my vacation.

Integral

• Integral: Adjective; necessary to the completeness of a whole; essential.
• Example: Being honest and trustworthy is an integral part of a successful relationship.

Conjecture

• Conjecture is an opinion or conclusion made without sufficient evidence or proof.
• Example: John's conjecture that the painting was by Monet was based on his knowledge of the artist's style.

Flamboyant

• Flamboyant: Adjective; characterized by or tending to attract notice and impress others due to being bold or showy.
• Example: The flamboyant performer strutted across the stage in an extravagant costume.

Haven

• Haven: A place of safety and refuge, or a place of rest and peace.
• Example: The beach was a haven for her, a place where she could relax and forget her troubles.

Incoherent

• Incoherent: lacking clarity or logical order; not easily understood.
• Example: His incoherent ramblings made it impossible to understand what he was trying to say.

Meticulous

• Meticulous means to be extremely careful and precise.
• Example: The artist was meticulous in her attention to detail, carefully crafting each brush stroke.

Remuneration

• Remuneration is an amount of money paid to someone for a service they have performed or a job they have done. 
• Example: The company offered a significant remuneration to the employee for their hard work.

Placard

• Placard: a large printed notice, usually posted in a public place.
• Example: A placard was hung at the entrance of the town hall announcing the upcoming festival.

Eventuate

• Eventuate means to come about or occur as a result of a particular course of action.
• Example: After months of planning, the event finally eventuated.

Fortitude

• Fortitude is the strength of mind or spirit that enables someone to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear. 
• Example: The firefighter showed great fortitude as he ran into the burning building to save the trapped victims.

Ilk

• Ilk means 'kind of' or 'type of'.
• Example: People of every ilk were welcome at the party.

Inhibition

• Inhibition: The suppression or blocking of a behavior, thought, or feeling, usually by conscious effort.
• Example: She was trying to overcome her inhibition of public speaking by practicing her presentation in front of the mirror.

Sporadic

• Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
• Example: The company's sales have been sporadic over the last year.

Truncated

• Truncated means to shorten or reduce something by cutting off part of it.
• Example: The tree was truncated because it was obstructing the view.

Viable

• Viable means capable of being done successfully or able to continue to exist or develop.
• Example: The company's plan for expansion is viable.

Anathema

• Anathema is a noun that refers to someone or something that is cursed, detested, or shunned. It can also refer to something or someone that is loathed or reviled. 
• Example: His political views were seen as an anathema to many of his peers.

Expunge

• Expunge means to delete or remove something permanently.
• Example: The court expunged the criminal record of the defendant.

Importune

• Importune means to ask someone for something in an annoying or persistent way.
• Example: The beggar importuned everyone who walked by for spare change.

Jaunty

• Jaunty means to be cheerful and carefree in demeanor. 
• Example: She wore a jaunty hat as she skipped down the sidewalk.

Obviate

• Obviate means to prevent or make unnecessary.
• Example: The invention of the car obviated the need for horses to pull carriages.

Quip 

• Quip: A witty remark or comment.
• Example: "I'm sure you're going to ace that test - quip the teacher."

Subjugate

• Subjugate: To bring under complete control or subjection; to bring under the domination of another.
• Example: The conquering army subjugated the inhabitants of the country.

Surreptitious

• Surreptitious means done or made in a secret and stealthy way, often in order to hide something or avoid detection.
• Example: He made a surreptitious escape out of the back door, hoping not to be seen.

Utopia

• Utopia (noun): An imagined perfect place or state of things.
• Example: Many people dream of a utopian society where everyone lives in harmony.

Timorous

• Timorous means timid or fearful.
• Example: The timorous rabbit hid in the bushes when it heard a loud noise.

Diatribe

• Diatribe is a noun that means a harsh and critical speech or writing.
• Example: The professor's diatribe about the students' lack of effort was met with silence.

Fractious

• Fractious means bad-tempered, unruly, or difficult to control.
• Example: The fractious child threw a temper tantrum in the store.

Incontrovertible

• Incontrovertible: not able to be disputed or denied; unquestionable.
• Example: The incontrovertible evidence suggested that the defendant was guilty.

Lurid

• Lurid means shocking and sensational in a way that is unpleasant and disturbing.
• Example: The lurid details of the murder made many people feel sick.

Ostentatious

• Ostentatious means to be showy or extravagant in an attempt to impress others.
• Example: The billionaire arrived at the gala in an ostentatious Rolls Royce, hoping to make a statement.

Schism

• A division or split within a group, often caused by disagreement over beliefs or practices.
• Example: The schism between the two churches was caused by their different views on baptism.

Subterranean

• Subterranean means existing or occurring beneath the surface of the earth.
• Example: The scientists explored the subterranean caves in search of fossils.