Description
The Blackbook of English Vocabulary is the ultimate guide for students preparing for SSC and other competitive exams. Updated with vocabulary up until April 2024, this essential resource targets SSC, DSSSB, Banking, Defence, etc.
Key Features
• Extensive Coverage: Vocabulary from SSC exams since 1997 and over 800+ sets from various exams.
• Error-Free Vocabulary: Unique and unrepeated vocab list.
• Frequency Indicator: Marked with #R to denote importance.
• Comprehensive Content: Includes One Word Substitutions, Idioms/Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, Homonyms, Phrasal Verbs, Fixed Prepositions etc.
• Special Sections: Detailed coverage of The Hindu’s vocabulary, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and 24 specialized wordlists.
• Enhanced Learning: Over 20,000 words with clear Hindi meanings.
• Practice Sets: Exam-based Practice sets in every chapter.
• Fastest Revision Tool: Best book for the quickest vocab learning and revision.
• Toppers Choice: Number 1 book Used by even AIR 1 for vocabulary.
What’s New?
• Updated Vocabulary: New vocab from 368 recent SSC sets and 800+ other exams.
• Expanded Chapters: Includes Fixed Prepositions, Homonyms, Additional Vocabs.
• Enhanced Definitions: English definitions for clarity.
• Innovative Symbols: New symbols like #R, star (*), and tilde (~) highlight word relevance.
Ideal for SSC, banking exams, DSSSB, NDA, CDS, AFCAT, MBA, TET, and other government exams.
Publisher : Gupta Edutech
Publication date : 15 May 2024
Edition : 3rd Edition
Language : English
Print length : 624 pages
ISBN-10 : 819564578X
ISBN-13 : 978-8195645787
Reading age : 13 years and up
Item Weight : 900 g
Dimensions : 24.9 x 3.5 x 19.8 cm
Country of Origin : India
Net Quantity : 1 Count
Importer : Gupta Edutech
Packer : Gupta Edutech
Generic Name : Printed Book
Best Sellers Rank: #8 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in SSC Exam #1 in Vocabulary, Slang & Word Lists
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akriti mahajan –
Best book for english
Highly recommended book … One of the best book of english where u get all vocabulary that is very important from examination point of view and easy to understand as it is english and hindi both.. excellent book
Sidhartha –
Good book
Very detailed previously asked words book. All the words are pyqs
Bhupender –
Helpful
Perfect source for SSC students to score good in vocab.
SURYA NARAYANAN M –
Paper quality is good
Worth buying it, useful, and quality of the book is very good.
Yup –
Authentic source
Authentic product. Well packaged. The print is clear and easy to read. 👍
puja –
Must buy
Knowledgeable
Sahil Sharma –
Book’s page quality is great👍
Book’s page quality is great👍,,Black book is the best vocab book with compare to other books
YUTA OKKOTSU –
A Must-Have Guide for Competitive Exam Aspirants
BlackBook of English Vocabulary is one of the most popular books among competitive exam aspirants, especially for SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, and banking exams. The book provides a comprehensive collection of important English words, idioms, one-word substitutions, phrasal verbs, and root words — all arranged in a simple and exam-oriented format.What makes this book stand out is its exam relevance. Most of the vocabulary is directly taken from previous years’ question papers, which helps aspirants understand the type of words frequently asked in exams. The book also includes thematic vocabulary lists and practice sections, making revision faster and more structured.Pros:✅ Covers previous year words from SSC and other exams.✅ Simple layout and easy to revise.✅ Includes idioms, phrasal verbs, and root-based vocabulary.Cons:❌ Focuses mainly on rote learning; lacks detailed meanings or examples.❌ Not ideal for improving spoken English or creative writing.Why it’s worth reading:If your goal is to crack government exams, this is one of the best resources to master vocabulary efficiently. But if you want to improve English fluency and natural usage, you should pair it with a grammar or reading-based book like Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 — Excellent for exam preparation, moderate for overall language improvement.