VOCABULARY FOR 26 FEBRUARY 2018
- LIBERTINE (ADJECTIVE): immoral
Synonyms: debauched, voluptuous
Antonyms: ethical, moral
Example Sentence: He is denounced for his libertine nature.
- ALTRUISTIC (NOUN): charitable
Synonyms: patron, philanthropist
Antonyms: opponent, antagonist
Example Sentence: Karan was famous for his altruistic nature.
- CHURLISH (ADJECTIVE): Grumpy
Synonyms: ornery, rude
Antonyms: sophisticated, gentle
Example Sentence: Mukund is very churlish fellow.
- VAGARY (NOUN): sudden change in idea or mood
Synonyms: caprice, impulse
Antonyms: certainty, anticipated
Example Sentence: Her vagary shocked everyone at home.
- MAGNANIMITY (NOUN): generosity
Synonyms: chivalry, philanthropy
Antonyms: meanness, selfishness
Example Sentence: Mukesh is known for his magnanimity.
- ADDUCE (VERB): cite as evidence
Synonyms: affirm, prove
Antonyms: obscure, hide
Example Sentence: Since the lawyer couldn’t adduce his point,the judge didn’t believe his hypothesis.
- EENUI (NOUN): boredom
Synonyms: apathy, languor
Antonyms: happiness, gladness
Example Sentence: Kabir succumbed to ennui and despair.
- GOURMANDIZE (VERB): eat too much
Synonyms: gluttonize, binge
Antonyms: diet, fast
Example Sentence: Even if the cuisines are tasty do not gourmandize in the party.
- ATONE (VERB): compensate
Synonyms: apologize, redeem
Antonyms: disagree, spoil
Example Sentence: You must atone for the injustice you have done to innocent people.
- ABJURE (VERB): give up
Synonyms: recant, renege
Antonyms: allow, emphasize
Example Sentence: We must abjure the pursuit of sinful acts.
