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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INSTANCE (NOUN): example
Synonyms: occurrence, precedent
Antonyms: denial, refusal
Example Sentence: For instance, you may ask for mobile phones.
APATHY...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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:...
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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. 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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GERMANE (ADJECTIVE): Appropriate
Synonyms: applicable, apropos
Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant
Example Sentence: His germane approach hit the nail on the head.
REGIMEN (NOUN): Systematic Plan
Synonyms:...
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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) :...
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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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STIFLE (VERB): Restrain
Synonyms: suppress, repress
Antonyms: release, free
Example Sentence: She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn.
ARCHAIC (ADJECTIVE): Old-fashioned
Synonyms: obsolete, antiquated
Antonyms:...
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PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): betraying
Synonyms: deceitful, deceptive
Antonyms: honest, forthright
Example Sentence: His perfidious nature led him nowhere.
OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): repulsive
Synonyms: disgusting, hateful
Antonyms: agreeable, decent
Example...
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DISORIENT (VERB): Baffle
Synonyms: puzzle, bewilder
Antonyms: orient, balance
Example Sentence: Students become pretty much disoriented when they are asked career related questions.
STIRRING...
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UNDUE (ADJECTIVE): disproportionate
Synonyms: extreme, unjustified
Antonyms: appropriate, justified
Example sentence: Don’t try to take an undue advantage.
VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): energetic
Synonyms: dynamic, lively
Antonyms: dull,...
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CLANNISH (ADJECTIVE): unfriendly
Synonyms: reserved, unreceptive
Antonyms: welcoming, friendly
Example Sentence:My neighbours are a clannish lot with no time for foreigners.
PATOIS (NOUN):jargon
Synonyms: argot,...
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