MDCAT English Vocabulary 2026 | 850+ UHS Synonyms List
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UHS publishes a yearly vocabulary list of 850+ words. Mastering it is the single highest-ROI move for the English section — toppers in 2024 averaged 17/18 in MDCAT English (UHS topper survey).
- English MCQs — 18 (PMDC 2024)
- Vocabulary MCQs — 12–14
- Words on UHS list — 850+
- 2018–2024 repeats — 22% direct overlap
- Daily word target — 30 (28-day cycle)
Sources: UHS official vocabulary list 2024; UHS past papers 2018–2024; Premeth topper interviews.
The English section seems easy until you see the synonyms. UHS draws from a fixed list of 850+ words — if you memorise it, you cap easy marks.
Section Structure
- Vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms) — 12–14 MCQs
- Sentence completion — 2–3 MCQs
- Grammar (tenses, prepositions) — 2–3 MCQs
High-Frequency Sample Words
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| Abate | Diminish | Increase |
| Benevolent | Kind | Cruel |
| Candid | Frank | Reserved |
| Diligent | Hardworking | Lazy |
| Eloquent | Articulate | Inarticulate |
| Frugal | Thrifty | Wasteful |
| Gregarious | Sociable | Solitary |
| Hapless | Unlucky | Fortunate |
| Indifferent | Apathetic | Concerned |
| Jubilant | Joyful | Sad |
The full 850-word list is available inside the Premeth platform — tagged by frequency.
Memorisation Method
- 30 words/day × 28 days — covers full list once
- Spaced repetition: review day 1, 3, 7, 21
- Use each word in a sentence aloud
- Test yourself with antonym pairs — harder
- Solve UHS English from past papers
- Synonym MCQ
- Word + four options — pick closest meaning.
- Antonym MCQ
- Word + four options — pick opposite meaning. Statistically harder.
- Sentence Completion
- Fill-in-the-blank with vocabulary cue.
FAQ
Q: Where can I download the official list?
UHS publishes it on its admission portal each year. Premeth keeps an annotated version.
Q: How long to memorise 850 words?
28–35 days at 30/day pace. Compress to 14 if you have less time.
Q: Is grammar tested heavily?
Only 2–3 MCQs — not a priority.
Q: Do NUMS & ETEA use same list?
NUMS overlaps 60%; ETEA uses its own slightly harder pool.
Q: Best plan to combine with?
The 3-month plan assigns 1 hour/day for English.
Pair with the Biology chapter MCQs and the aggregate calculator to round off your prep.
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