VOCAB OF THE DAY

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  1. DIZZY (ADJECTIVE): feel unsteady

Synonyms:  woozy, giddy

Antonyms: steady, aware

Example Sentence: I was dizzy with anger and shame.

 

  1. SQUABBLE (NOUN): minor fight

Synonyms: argument, quarrel

Antonyms: harmony, agreement

Example Sentence: There have been a minor squabble about phone bills.

 

  1. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): blurred

Synonyms: dim, dull

Antonyms: bright, clear

Example Sentence: The day begins with a bleary view of my world.

 

  1. BAWDY (ADJECTIVE): lewd

Synonyms: obscene, indecent

Antonyms: decent, moral

Example Sentence: The temple is certainly not the place for your bawdy remarks.

 

  1. MAUL (VERB): savage

Synonyms: drub, lacerate

Antonyms: protect, guard

Example Sentence: A boy was mauled by a lion at Lucknow Zoo.

 

  1. METTLE (NOUN): bravery

Synonyms: courage, fortitude

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity

Example Sentence: He was rewarded for his mettle.

 

  1. SERRATED (ADJECTIVE): jagged

Synonyms: indented, notched

Antonyms: smooth, flat

Example Sentence: Bread knives should have a serrated edge.

 

  1. TABOO (ADJECTIVE):  Banned      

Synonyms: prohibited, forbidden

Antonyms: acceptable, allowed

Example Sentence: Speaking English is taboo in her college.

 

  1. SUPERVENE (VERB): follow

Synonyms: pursue, supersede

Antonyms: retreat, precede

Example Sentence: When you see your leader like that, you supervene his notions.

 

  1. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): harsh

Synonyms: cruel, oppressive

Antonyms: easy, gentle

Example Sentence: Aurangzeb is known as a draconian leader.