VOCAB OF THE DAY – FEBRUARY 17, 2017
1.ESPIONAGE (NOUN): spying
Synonyms: reconnaissance, intelligence
Antonyms: candid, frank
Example Sentence: He will be punished severely if he is found guilty of espionage.
ENIGMA (NOUN):mystery
Synonyms: knot, perplexity
Antonyms: solution, key
Example Sentence: How...
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UNRULY (ADJECTIVE): Loud
Synonyms: boisterous, noisy
Antonyms: quite, silent
Example Sentence: The unruly activists belonged to ABC political party.
BRADE (VERB): to be angry
Synonyms:...
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UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant
Synonyms: happy, cheery
Antonyms: depressed, discouraged
Example Sentence: He is a very upbeat person.
SPUR (NOUN): incitement
Synonyms: catalyst, excitant
Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance
Example...
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VOCABULARY FOR FEBRUARY, 19 2018
INSTANCE (NOUN): example
Synonyms: occurrence, precedent
Antonyms: denial, refusal
Example Sentence: For instance, you may ask for mobile phones.
APATHY...
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AGILITY (NOUN): quickness
Synonyms: swiftness, sprightliness
Antonyms: dullness, sluggishness
Example Sentence: When he concentrates on his work, his agility is marvellous.
RAMPART (NOUN) :...
VOCABULARY FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2017
1.SCYTHE (VERB): cut
Synonyms: curtail, slash
Antonyms: combine, collude
Example Sentence: She hurt her finger while scything vegetables.
FANCY (ADJECTIVE):decorative
Synonyms: extravagant, elegant
Antonyms: plain, simple
Example Sentence: We have organized a fancy dress...
Vocab of the day – 21/02/2017
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1.SETBACK (NOUN): misfortune
Synonyms: disappointment, blow
Antonyms: boost, assistance
Example Sentence: The quick action of the police proved a setback for the terrorists.
LUKEWARM (ADJECTIVE):lightly heated
Synonyms: warm, tepid
Antonyms: chilly, cold
Example Sentence: He...
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RUE (VERB): Regret
Synonyms: mourn, apologize
Antonyms: be happy, delight
Example Sentence: It’s no use rueing over waste money.
RUMINATE (VERB): Think about seriously
Synonyms:...
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1.GAINSAY (VERB): oppose
Synonyms: contravene, contradict
Antonyms: agree, consent
Example Sentence: Nobody had the nerve to gainsay the captain’s decision.
GAWK (VERB): to stare at
Synonyms: ogle,...
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PENCHANT (NOUN): a strong liking
Synonyms: fondness, inclination
Antonyms: antipathy, dislike
Example Sentence: He had a penchant for playing jokes on people.
PENANCE (NOUN):...
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TENACITY (NOUN): diligence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: idleness, slackness
Example Sentence: Without tenacity, you will not be able to complete the marathon.
PANICKY (ADJECTIVE):...
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NOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): foul
Synonyms: toxic, pernicious
Antonyms: good, healthy
Example Sentence: This perfume has a noxious smell.
DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): harsh
Synonyms: cruel, strict
Antonyms: contrite, pliable
Example...
Vocab Of The Day – 02/03/2017
1.DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance.
Synonyms: dashing, rakish
Antonyms: disheveled, shabby
Example Sentence: Johnny, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look dapper...
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RIDICULOUS (ADJECTIVE): stupid
Synonyms: absurd, bizarre
Antonyms: credible, logical
Example Sentence: He was a ridiculous person.
PARODY (NOUN): spoof
Synonyms: burlesque, caricature
Antonyms: reality, truth
Example Sentence: He went...
VOCAB OF THE DAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2017
1.HYSTERIC (ADJECTIVE): mentally maladjusted
Synonyms: distraught, maniac
Antonyms: stable, sane
Example Sentence: He is a hysteric person and you should stay away from him.
CONSORT (NOUN):partner
Synonyms: mate, companion
Antonyms: antagonist, foe
Example Sentence:...
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1. SUNDRY (ADJECTIVE): Miscellaneous
Synonyms: assorted, manifold
Antonyms: individual, singular
Example Sentence: For all his minor sundry crimes he was sent to coventry...
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PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Treacherous
Synonyms: insidious, betraying
Antonyms: honest, reliable
Example Sentence: Madan proved to be a perfidious member of their family.
BITER (NOUN): kid
Synonyms:...
VOCABULARIES FOR 9th FEBRUARY, 2017
1. CONVOKE (VERB): to cause to assemble in a meeting
Synonyms: assemble, gather
Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Example Sentence: The Committee intended to convoke the electors.
2. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE):...
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UNVENTILATED (ADJECTIVE): humid
Synonyms: choky, confined
Antonyms: airy, cool
Example Sentence: The unventilated hall caused breathing problems to many.
THRIFTY (ADJECTIVE): economical
Synonyms: stingy, prudent
Antonyms: extravagant,...
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PROD (VERB): incite
Synonyms: nudge, press
Antonyms: discourage, repress
Example Sentence: He was prodded to complete the tasks.
RAIL (VERB): scold
Synonyms: upbraid, berate
Antonyms:...
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