VOCAB OF THE DAY

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  1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE):thorough 


Synonyms: strenuous, diligent 

Antonyms: lethargic, unscrupulous 

Example Sentence: Our institute makes painstaking efforts for our success. 

 

  1. FORGE (VERB): counterfeit 


Synonyms: fabricate, falsify 

Antonyms: invent, produce

Example Sentence: They forged the signatures of all the directors and are now in jail. 

 

  1. DRIVE (NOUN): campaign for cause


Synonyms: crusade, initiative 

Antonyms: idleness, inactivity

Example Sentence:  They are sponsoring the drive for driving safely and following the traffic rules. 

 

  1. MINGLE (VERB):join


Synonyms: blend, intermix 

Antonyms: disjoin, unmix 

Example Sentence: We need to mingle in order to work properly.

  1. OFFSET (VERB):balance 

Synonyms: equalize, neutralize 

Antonyms: disturb, disproportion

Example Sentence: His speech offset the disturbances caused earlier.

 

  1. TIP-OFF (NOUN):hint


Synonyms: prompt, suggestion 

Antonyms: ignorance, carelessness

Example Sentence: We have come across a tip-off from the Pakistanis regarding terror activities. 

  1. DIVERT (VERB):turn in a different directions


Synonyms: deflect, alter 

Antonyms: maintain, straighten

Example Sentence: We need to divert their attention towards the actual issues.

 

  1. DAWN (NOUN): beginning of the day 


Synonyms: daybreak, aurora 

Antonyms: darkness, sundown

Example Sentence: We need to wake up before dawn and get started with our day.

  1. SUBSIDY (NOUN): money given to help another 

Synonyms: bonus, financial aid 

Antonyms: forfeit, theft

Example Sentence: The subsidy for the poor is being stolen by greedy and wealthy politicians. 

  1. APPEAL (NOUN): request for help


Synonyms: petition, proposal 

Antonyms: disclaimer, revocation

Example Sentence: They have appealed against the judgment given by the Honorable High Court