VOCAB OF THE DAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2017

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1.HYSTERIC (ADJECTIVE): mentally maladjusted

Synonyms: distraught, maniac

Antonyms: stable, sane

Example Sentence: He is a hysteric person and you should stay away from him.

 

  1. CONSORT (NOUN):partner

Synonyms: mate, companion

Antonyms: antagonist, foe

Example Sentence: We need a consort in our new venture.

 

  1. GOON (NOUN):offender of law

Synonyms: hooligan, thug

Antonyms: samaritan, civilian 

Example Sentence:  Their suggestions helped us in catching several goons.

 

  1. FATALISTIC (ADJECTIVE):expecting bad outcome

Synonyms: despondent, cynical

Antonyms: joyful, optimistic

Example Sentence: The fatalistic approach of our seniors can get us into trouble.

 

  1. MISANTHROPE (NOUN):person who hates others

Synonyms: cynic, hater

Antonyms: philanthropist, humanitarian 

Example Sentence: The credentials of the actor makes him fit to be shot as a misanthrope.

 

  1. INVIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE):hateful

Synonyms: defamatory, detractive

Antonyms: lovable, delightful

Example Sentence: The government needs to control the stupid leaders who deliver invidious speeches without caution.

 

  1. INDECIPHERABLE (ADJECTIVE):unreadable

Synonyms: cryptic, inexplicable

Antonyms: decipherable, explicable

Example Sentence: We had to face a lot of problems due to the indecipherable ancient texts.

 

  1. INVINCIBLE (ADJECTIVE):indestructible

Synonyms: indomitable, invulnerable

Antonyms: conquerable, destructible

Example Sentence: He was invincible till I discovered his weakness.

 

  1. INSOLVENT (ADJECTIVE):financially ruined

Synonyms: bankrupt, broke

Antonyms: solvent, wealthy

Example Sentence: They will become insolvent if they continue the present approach.

 

  1. FLAUNT (VERB):show off

Synonyms: brandish, boast

Antonyms: conceal, suppress

Example Sentence: They will flaunt their new modernized weapons in the parade.