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.

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