Civil Service English Vocabulary Diagnosis Test (Days 01–05)

Essential vocabulary terms categorized across foundational, core, and advanced reading levels from the Days 01 through 05 diagnostic tests.

compliance

The action or state of complying with a wish, request, command, or official regulation.

asset

A valuable person, item, or quality that is useful or provides an advantage.

antidote

A medicine or substance taken to counteract or neutralize a poison or disease.

commodity

A raw material, primary agricultural product, or valuable article of trade that can be bought and sold.

consensus

A general agreement or shared opinion arrived at by a group as a whole.

deficit

The amount by which an expenditure or debt exceeds revenue, income, or a required total.

famine

An extreme and widespread scarcity of food, often resulting in severe hunger and starvation.

livelihood

A means of securing the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and financial subsistence.

fallacy

A mistaken belief, deceptive argument, or flawed reasoning that makes an inference invalid.

monopoly

The exclusive possession or control of the supply, trade, or market of a commodity or service.

hallmark

A distinctive characteristic, feature, or mark indicating quality, authenticity, or origin.

ideology

A system of ideas, values, and beliefs that forms the basis of economic or political policy and practice.

particle

A minute fragment, speck, or extremely small piece of matter.

revolution

A fundamental, dramatic change in conditions or operations, or the overthrow of an established government.

obstruction

Something that blocks, impedes, or hinders progress, passage, or movement.

predator

An organism that naturally preys on other organisms, or a person who exploits others for selfish gain.

premise

A previous statement, proposition, or underlying assumption from which a conclusion is drawn.

substitute

A person or thing that serves or takes the place of another.

tonnage

The carrying capacity, displacement, or total weight of a ship measured in tons.

vessel

A ship, boat, or hollow container designed to hold or transport liquids.

allocate

To set apart, designate, or distribute resources, funds, or tasks for a specific purpose.

compensate

To provide an equivalent or recompense to make up for loss, injury, or service.

accommodate

To provide with lodging or space, or to adapt and adjust to someone's needs or wishes.

comprise

To be made up of, consist of, or include.

cultivate

To prepare and use land for crops, or to foster and develop a particular quality, skill, or relationship.

convey

To transport, carry, or communicate an idea, impression, or message to another.

conform

To comply with rules, standards, or social norms; to fit in or correspond in shape or character.

distort

To pull or twist out of shape, or to misrepresent and give a false impression of the truth.

disparage

To speak of or treat with disrespect, expressing a low opinion of someone or something; to belittle.

evacuate

To remove people from a dangerous area to safety, or to empty out contents from a place.