50 Vocabulary Words

1. VENERABLE (ADJECTIVE): worthy of respect

 

Synonyms: esteemed, honored 

Antonyms: unworthy, unfit

 

Example Sentence:

 

The venerable principal was respected not only by the students of his school but also by that of the rival’s.

 

 

2. WIELD (VERB): to control an item with competence

 

Synonyms: use, exercise 

Antonyms: forbear, abstain

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The famous painter is known for his ability to skillfully wield a paint brush.

 

 

3. PERPLEX (VERB): to puzzle or confuse

 

Synonyms: puzzle, baffle 

Antonym: ascertain, enlighten

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The students failed the exam as the complicated format seemed to perplex many of them.

 

 

4. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE): very generous

 

Synonyms: liberal, hospitable 

Antonyms: frugal, penurious

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Jordon was a munificent man who donated over a million dollars to the public school.

 

 

5. SPORADIC(ADJECTIVE): occurring occasionally

 

Synonyms: intermittent, infrequent 

Antonyms: incessant, frequent

 

Example Sentence: 

 

John’s sporadic headaches cannot be diagnosed by the doctor as they occur infrequently.

 

 

6. ADJUNCT(NOUN): something that is joined

 

Synonyms: appendage, addition 

Antonym: separation, removal

 

Example Sentence:

 

Because she was an adjunct member, she was not allowed to participate in any decisions in the team.

 

 

7. MUTINOUS(ADJECTIVE): rebelling against authority

 

Synonyms: insurgent, unruly 

Antonyms: submissive, compliant

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The mutinous workers attacked their union leader, when compelled to work overtime.

 

 

8. INDIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): angry because of an unfair situation 

 

Synonyms: resentful, furious 

Antonyms: gleeful, pleased

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The indignant protest lead the participants to throw stones at the governmental officials. 

 

 

9. FEAT (NOUN): a deed of courage

 

Synonyms: endurance, achievement 

Antonyms: incompetence, incapacity

 

Example sentence: 

 

Winning the marathon was a feat for the athlete whose left leg has been amputated.

 

 

10. EGALITARIAN (NOUN): idea that all individuals have the same rights

 

Synonyms: equitable, democratic 

Antonyms: unequitable, biased

 

Example Sentence: 

 

There are many laws which impose the egalitarian principle of gender equality.

11. ADIEU (NOUN): a farewell

 

Synonyms: parting, valediction 

Antonyms: greeting, welcome

 

Example sentence:

 

There was a bittersweet adieu between me and my sister while leaving for another state.

 

 

12. SATIRE (NOUN): a literary work that makes fun of its subject

 

Synonyms: spoof, mockery 

Antonyms: seriousness, gravity

 

Example sentence: 

 

The pamphlet I got was nothing but a satire aimed at ridiculing the government, by the opposition.

 

 

13. MONSTROSITY (NOUN): abnormality

 

Synonyms: hideousness, eyesore 

Antonym: attractive, beauty

 

Example Sentence: 

 

In an old town filled with historical artistries, the ruins of the fallen bridge stand out as a monstrosity.

 

 

14. SLEIGHT (VERB): trick into

 

Synonyms: deception, stratagem 

Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness 

 

Example Sentence: 

 

With a sleight of hands, the magician fooled the viewers into thinking he switched the cards.

 

 

15. LOLL (VERB): to act in a leisurely manner

 

Synonyms: sprawl, slouch 

Antonyms: energize, straighten

 

Example Sentence: 

 

As children we were never allowed to loll in front of the television in the summers.

 

 

16. MORBID (ADJECTIVE): associated with unpleasant things

 

Synonyms: sickly, pessimistic 

Antonym: cheerful, pleasant

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The morbid pictures of the casualties should never have been telecasted on the news channels.

 

 

17. OBEISANCE(NOUN): a respectful obedient attitude

 

Synonyms: salutation, homage 

Antonyms: dishonor, treachery

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The soldiers saluted the martyr as a sign of obeisance when his body was taken past them. 

 

 

18. MIRTHFUL(ADJECTIVE): filled with joy

 

Synonyms: blithe, merry 

Antonyms: sad, morose

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The mirthful kids couldn't stop smiling after receiving their Christmas gifts.

 

 

19. NECESSITATE (VERB): to make essential 

 

Synonyms: compel, behoove 

Antonyms: disallow, dissuade

 

Example sentence: 

 

The proposal of reducing the check in time through the airport security will necessitate the hiring of more staff.

 

 

20. MIRACULOUS (ADJECTIVE): astounding in a way that suggests a miracle

 

Synonyms: unbelievable, surprising 

Antonyms: believable, plausible

 

Example Sentence: 

 

According to the legend of Rapunzel, the young woman had miraculous hair that could heal the sick.

21. YEARN (VERB): to have a deep desire for something or someone

 

Synonyms: crave, pine 

Antonyms: satisfied, gratified 

 

Example Sentence:

 

John’s yearn to expand his taste buds made him try food from different places.

 

 

22. RANCOR (NOUN): a feeling of hate or anger

 

Synonyms: hatred, resentment 

Antonyms: love, friendliness

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Despite being accused for something he didn’t do, Jacob answered their questions without a trace of rancor.

 

 

23. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): unpleasant

 

Synonyms: abhorrent, malevolent 

Antonym: engaging, fascinating

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The odious man who lived at the corner of the street, never had a pleasant word to say.

 

 

24. PRODIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): very large in size, force, or extent

 

Synonyms: vast, enormous

Antonyms: slight, puny 

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Zenith, a die-hard fan of Shakespeare has a prodigious collection of his books

 

 

25. TRANSIENT (ADJECTIVE): lasting only for a short time

 

Synonyms: fleeting, passing 

Antonyms: lasting, enduring

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The transient storm passed through the town rather quickly.

 

 

26. PROSCRIBE (NOUN): to forbid something

 

Synonyms: exclude, prohibit 

Antonym: sanction, include

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The policies of the company proscribe employees from accessing social media websites.

 

 

27. TABOO (ADJECTIVE): considered inappropriate

 

Synonyms: prohibit, ban 

Antonyms: consent, permit

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Teenagers now a days talk about anything because they consider nothing a taboo.

 

 

28. KINDRED (ADJECTIVE): related in thought or genetically

 

Synonyms: relative, similar 

Antonyms: dissimilar, unrelated

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Although no one spoke out at the meeting, we all shared a kindred hope we would soon be receiving pay raises.

 

 

29. RIGHTEOUS (ADJECTIVE): adhering to moral and/or religious beliefs

 

Synonyms: virtuous, just 

Antonyms: unjust, unfair

 

Example sentence: 

 

Akbar was a righteous man who believed, his people should be his equals and not his servants.

 

 

30. ZEAL (NOUN): a lot of energy, effort.

 

Synonyms: eagerness, fervor 

Antonyms: apathy, lethargy

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Men with zeal to go the extra mile and get things done, are the best candidates for army.

31. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): likely to occur at any moment

 

Synonyms: impending, approaching

Antonyms: distant, retreating 

 

Example sentence:

 

The policemen told the victim that it was safe for him to come out because he wasn’t in imminent danger anymore.

 

 

32. IMPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): lacking respect towards god

 

Synonyms: unholy, irreligious 

Antonyms: pious, spiritual

 

Example sentence: 

 

John’s impious behavior caused his fellow team members to shun his presence.

 

 

33. GLUT (NOUN): an amount in excess of what is normal or necessary

 

Synonyms: satiate, overflow 

Antonyms: abstain, restrain

 

Example sentence: 

 

As she has a glut of e-books in her phone, Jenna won’t run out of reading material anytime soon.

 

 

34. HAPHAZARD (ADJECTIVE): random

 

Synonyms: sudden, chaotic 

Antonyms: deliberate, thoughtful

 

Example sentence: 

 

Although this map looks haphazard, yet James can comprehend the signs and symbols.

 

 

35. EXEMPT (VERB): free from an obligation 

 

Synonyms: release, exclude 

Antonyms: confine, hold

 

Example sentence: 

 

The Ex-servicemen are exempted from the age eligibility criteria of competitive examinations. 

 

 

36. MENDACITY (NOUN): lack of honesty

 

Synonyms: falsehood, deception 

Antonyms: probity, honesty

 

Example sentence: 

 

Helen’s mendacity makes her a big time winner at the poker tables.

 

 

37. OSTENSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): clear

 

Synonyms: apparent, evident 

Antonyms: concealed, covered

 

Example sentence: 

 

Joan’s ostensible prank on the teacher did a lot of damage, and now he must face the music. 

 

 

38. TRENCHANT (ADJECTIVE): vigorous in expression

 

Synonyms: assertive, forceful 

Antonyms: feeble, ambiguous

 

Example sentence: 

 

The frustrated employees wrote a trenchant letter to the management about the unacceptable HR policies.

 

 

39. PERSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): easy to comprehend

 

Synonyms: transparency, lucidity 

Antonyms: perplexity, intricacy

 

Example sentence: 

 

Jemma always use perspicuous words while teaching anatomy so that all her students can comprehend.

 

 

40. OSTENTATION (ADJECTIVE): intended to attract notice 

 

Synonyms: pretension, pomposity 

Antonyms: modesty, constraint

 

Example sentence: 

 

Although Jacob was a billionaire, no one can ever call him ostentatious because of the laid-back attitude he carries.

 

41. TERMINUS (NOUN): end

 

Synonyms: boundary, terminal 

Antonyms: beginning, start

 

Example Sentence:

 

Between your house and the metro terminus flows a small brook.

 

 

42. REPRISAL (NOUN): revenge

 

Synonyms: retaliation, vengeance 

Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon

 

Example Sentence:

 

Back and forth reprisal is never the best way to resolve a conflict.

 

 

43. FECUNDITY (NOUN): productiveness

 

Synonyms: fruitfulness, fertility 

Antonym: barrenness, sterility

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The fecundity of an artist’s imagination makes the painting an exquisite work of art.

 

 

44. EXODUS (VERB): when a lot of people leave a place 

 

Synonyms: evacuation, departure 

Antonyms: arrival, stay

 

Example Sentence:

 

The frequent occurrence of quakes in Nepal prompted an exodus of the denizens.

 

 

45. UXORIOUS (ADJECTIVE): one who is devoted to his wife

 

Synonyms: affectionate, fond 

Antonyms: insubordinate, anarchic

 

Example Sentence: 

 

Shahjahan, who made the Taj Mahal, was a very fond, almost a uxorious husband.

 

 

46. TACIT (ADJECTIVE): taken for granted

 

Synonyms: implicit, implied 

Antonyms: explicit, stated

 

Example Sentence: 

 

It has been a tacit agreement that what young India needs, where digitalization is involved, is just some training.

 

 

47. RUDIMENTARY (ADJECTIVE): basic, minimal

 

Synonyms: elemental, primitive 

Antonyms: complex, intricate

 

Example Sentence: 

 

After the rudimentary research on the area, Jemma found this town suitable for her to settle down.

 

 

48. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): relevant to a particular matter

 

Synonyms: suitable, applicable 

Antonyms: improper, inapplicable

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The H.R. promised to answer all queries which were pertinent to the monetary appraisal.

 

 

49. RAPT (ADJECTIVE): totally enthralled

 

Synonyms: fascinated, spellbound 

Antonyms: disenchanted, repulsed

 

Example sentence: 

 

The clown kept his audience rapt with his outrageous behavior and funny antics.

 

 

50. SEDITION (NOUN): the act of encouraging opposition to authority

 

Synonyms: rebellion, treason 

Antonyms: submission, obedience

 

Example Sentence: 

 

The activist was accused of sedition when he encouraged his fans to rise up against the ruling party.