Vocabulary Words - 28.04.2016


1. AMASS (VERB): collect
Synonyms: garner, compile
Antonyms: disperse, divide
Example Sentence:
He has no time to do good for others and appears to be more interested in amassing wealth.

2. ATONE (VERB): make amends
Synonyms: improve, repair
Antonyms: spoil, disagree
Example Sentence:
You must atone for the injustice you have done to innocent people.

3. AFFLUENCE (NOUN): wealth
Synonyms: abundance, abundance
Antonyms: dearth, lack
Example Sentence:
Affluence in his life made him forget the value of character.

4. AFFRAY (NOUN): brawl
Synonyms: assault, attack
Antonyms: peace, truce
Example Sentence:
The timely action of the police averted serious mishap of the affray between the two communities.

5. BEGUILE (VERB): cheat
Synonyms: delude, deceit
Antonyms: loyal, be honest
Example Sentence:
Don’t be beguiled by the pleasant manners of hypocrites.

6. BROACH (VERB): open up discussion
Synonyms: bring up, moot
Antonyms: take back, deny
Example Sentence:
The parents of the boy did not even broach the issue of marriage with Renee.

7. BERATE (VERB): scold
Synonyms: criticize, rebuke
Antonyms: compliment, praise
Example Sentence:
The father berated his son for being negligent towards studies.

8. COLLUSION (NOUN): secret understanding, often with intend to defraud
Synonyms: conspiracy, scam
Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness
Example Sentence:
He was kind to them even though he suffered a lot at their hands because of their collusion.

9. CHARY (ADJECTIVE): cautious
Synonyms: wary, watchful
Antonyms: callous, careless
Example Sentence:
We should be always chary of the strangers.

10. AGILE (NOUN): nimble
Synonyms: cleverness, dexterity
Antonyms: slow, sluggish
Example Sentence:
The police acted with agility and apprehended the robbers.

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