1.IGNORAMUS (NOUN): stupid
Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit
Antonyms: intellect, brainy
Example Sentence: Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man.
- DIRTBALLS (NOUN): creep
Synonyms: deviant, sleazebag
Antonyms: standard, usual
Example Sentence: They were seen as a bunch of dirtballs and liars.
- NOUS (NOUN): common sense
Synonyms: practical intelligence, intellect
Antonym: nonsense, stupid
Example Sentence: He has a lot of nous.
- CEDE (VERB): surrender
Synonyms: capitulate, hand over
Antonyms: hold, maintain
Example Sentence: Extradited liquor baron had to cede before Indian government.
- GLIMPSE (VERB): glance
Synonyms: flash, sight
Antonyms: stare, glare
Example Sentence: Ramya glimpsed a figure standing in the shade.
- BLEND (NOUN): amalgam
Synonyms: fusion, combination
Antonyms: division, separation
Example Sentence: College fests are now a great blend of cultural representation and musical concerts.
- AVERSE (ADJECTIVE): opposing
Synonyms: hesitant, hostile
Antonyms: kind, loving
Example Sentence: They are quite averse to the suggestion of having year-round school.
- SENILITY (NOUN): dementia
Synonyms: decrepitude, dotage
Antonyms: infancy, adolescence
Example Sentence: He is suffering from senility.
- RIDICULE (NOUN): travesty
Synonyms: satire, mockery
Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity
Example sentence: Ravi is held up as an object of ridicule.
- SUCCOUR (NOUN): assistance
Synonyms: help, aid
Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction.
Example Sentence: My younger sister is never hesitant to offer succour to anyone who needs it.