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V o c a b u l a r y(30-12-2017)

1. *PARTIAL* (ADJECTIVE): incomplete *Synonyms*: limited, imperfect *Antonyms*: complete, entire *Example Sentence*: The partial part of this project will be done tomorrow.           2. *HEROIC* (ADJECTIVE): brave *Synonyms*: daring, courageous *Antonyms*: afraid, fearful *Example Sentence*: He is a heroic person. 3. *OPPOSE* (VERB): fight, obstruct *Synonyms*: argue, assail *Antonyms*: accept, agree *Example Sentence*:  He opposed my idea of opening a sweet shop. 4. *INSOLENT* (ADJECTIVE): bold *Synonyms*: abusive, arrogant *Antonyms*: modest, polite *Example Sentence*: She is an insolent lady. 5. *BUFF*  (ADJECTIVE): sandy color *Synonyms*: bare, straw *Antonyms*: clothed, covered *Example Sentence*:   I saw him in buff way. 6. *CUSTOMARY* (ADJECTIVE): usual, established *Synonyms*: accepted, traditional *Antonyms*: abnormal, different *Example Sentence*:  A customary business should be needed. 7. *TAINT* (NOUN): corruption *Synonyms*: blemish, stigma

V o c a b u l a r y(29-12-2017)

1. *DILIGENT*  (ADJECTIVE): hardworking *Synonyms*: assiduous, indefatigable *Antonyms*: inactive, weary *Example Sentence*:  The diligent people always get success.              2. *PROWESS*  (NOUN): bravery *Synonyms*: grit, dauntlessness  *Antonyms*: timidity, meekness *Example Sentence*:  “Prowess” is the defining trait of a soldier. 3. *CONTRAVENE*  (VERB): go against *Synonyms*:  defy, negate *Antonyms*: endorse, ratify *Example Sentence*:  We must never contravene our parents. 4. *SPAWNED*  (VERB): produce *Synonyms*: procreate, hatch *Antonyms*: destroy, kill *Example Sentence*:   We must protect every seed spawned by the farmers of our nation. 5. *EXALTED*  (ADJECTIVE): esteemed *Synonyms*:  elevated, high-minded *Antonyms*:  condemned, debased *Example Sentence*:  We must do exalted deeds in our life. 6. *MANDATE* (VERB): allow *Synonyms*:   advocate, authorize *Antonyms*: disapprove, invalidate *Example Sentence*:  We must mandate strict action

V o c a b u l a r y(28-12-2017)

1. *GLARING*   (ADJECTIVE): bright *Synonyms*:  blazing, gaudy *Antonyms*: bleak, concealed *Example Sentence*:  We can be blinded by the glaring light of the nuclear blast. 2. *MALIGNED*  (ADJECTIVE): harmful in nature or influence *Synonyms*: malignancy, malignity *Antonyms*: benignity, benignancy *Example Sentence*:  The maligned employees must be dealt effectively. 3. *ROGUE*   (NOUN): A person who deceives *Synonyms*: con, crook *Antonyms*: naïve, gullible *Example Sentence*:  The rogue Santa was arrested by the police. 4.  *ASCRIPTION*   (NOUN): credit  *Synonyms*: acknowledgement, recognition *Antonyms*: disclaimer, dishonor *Example Sentence*: The employees who work hard, deserve to be given ascription for their ideas. 5. *CONVENTIONAL* (ADJECTIVE): common *Synonyms*: typical, regular *Antonyms*: irregular, unique *Example Sentence*:  He is a conventional kid and he loves playing. 6. *TOIL* (VERB): work hard *Synonyms*: strive, moil *Antonyms*: relax,

V o c a b u l a r y(27-12-2017)

1. *DESPOIL*   (VERB): destroy *Synonyms*: desecrate, devour  *Antonyms*: construct, assemble *Example Sentence*: We must despoil our enemy and his objectives.           2. *DETER*  (VERB): inhibit from action *Synonyms*: dissuade, forestall *Antonyms*: facilitate, aid *Example Sentence*: We must deter from starting a war. 3. *GRIM*   (ADJECTIVE): horrible in manner *Synonyms*: stern, horrid  *Antonyms*: pleasant, comforting *Example Sentence*: The grim experience of the film, was devastating for their morale. 4. *CALLOUSNESS*  (NOUN): absence of interest *Synonyms*: nonchalance, aloofness *Antonyms*: compassion, sympathy *Example Sentence*: His callousness shows how careful is he. 5. *ASSAULT*   (VERB): attack *Synonyms*: assail, charge *Antonyms*:  retreat, regroup *Example Sentence*: Whenever we assault, we destroy our enemy. 6. *SOLITARY*   (ADJECTIVE): alone *Synonyms*: sole, lone *Antonyms*: sociable, combined *Example Sentence*: We must combat the e

V o c a b u l a r y(26th Dec,2017)

1. *DIRE* (ADJECTIVE): horrible *Synonyms*: daunting, dreadful    *Antonyms*: friendly, harmless *Example sentence*: I saw a dire sight of accident. 2. *UPTIGHT* (ADJECTIVE): nervous *Synonyms*: anxious, uneasy  *Antonyms*: composed, easy-going *Example sentence*: Seeing the PM before his very eyes he became uptight. 3. *UNWIELDY* (ADJECTIVE): clumsy *Synonyms*: burdensome, unwieldy  *Antonyms*: convenient, helpful *Example sentence*: This is an unwieldy task. 4. *EXPOUND* (VERB): clarify  *Synonyms*: delineate, decipher  *Antonyms*: misunderstand, confuse *Example Sentence* He was expounded the new task allotted to him. 5. *KOSHER* (ADJECTIVE): genuine *Synonyms*: actual, authentic          *Antonyms*: deceiving, deceptive *Example sentence*: All the kosher documents are required. 6. *CHARY* (ADJECTIVE):careful *Synonyms*: discreet, judicious *Antonyms*: careless, negligent *Example sentence*: He is a chary driver. 7. *BENIGNITY* (NOUN): altruism *Synon

V o c a b u l a r y (6th August, 2017)

1. *TREMOR* (NOUN): Shiver *Synonyms*: vibration, shaking                *Antonyms*: stillness, calmness *Example Sentence*: The train caused tremor at the platform. 2. *TRIFLING* (ADJECTIVE): Insignificant *Synonyms*: dinky, worthless               *Antonyms*: important, worthwhile *Example Sentence*: Avika always engages herself in trifling tasks. 3. *DILAPIDATION* (NOUN): Ruin *Synonyms*: decrepitude, destruction       *Antonyms*: development, escalation *Example Sentence*: Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. 4. *ESPOUSE* (VERB): support *Synonyms*: adopt, advocate              *Antonyms*: reject, refuse *Example Sentence*: They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education. 5. *DIRE* (ADJECTIVE): crucial *Synonyms*: vital, essential        *Antonyms*: unimportant, trivial *Example Sentence*:  It is dire to submit these documents by tomorrow. 6. *TORTUOUS* (ADJECTIVE): very twisted *Synonyms*: winding, circuitous    

V o c a b u l a r y (2nd August, 2017)

1. *EFFUSIVE* (ADJECTIVE): Gushing, profuse *Synonyms*: lavish, exuberant     *Antonyms*: economical, unexcited *Example Sentence*: The president was effusive in his grief for the fallen soldiers. 2. *GAG* (NOUN): Practical joke *Synonyms*: hoax, quip       *Antonyms*: seriousness, tragedy *Example Sentence*: Don’t gag on such matters. 3. *TRANSMOGRIFY* (VERB): Convert *Synonyms*: alter, mutate      *Antonyms*: preserve, stagnate *Example Sentence*: In the play, the actor suddenlytransmogrified into a monster. 4. *OPINE* (VERB): Think *Synonyms*: suppose, consider          *Antonyms*: calculate, measure *Example Sentence*: She opines a lot even on trivial matters. 5. *SPECIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): Misleading *Synonyms*: deceptive, false            *Antonyms*: genuine, valid *Example Sentence*: Because it was based on speciousinformation, the study was flawed. 6. *DISINGENUOUS* (ADJECTIVE): Not straightforward or candid *Synonyms*:  unfair, cunning      *Antonyms*: 

V o c a b u l a r y(1st August, 2017)

1. *CURTAIL* (VERB): Reduce in extent  *Synonyms*: diminish, abbreviate  *Antonyms*: amplify, extend  *Example Sentence*:  The economic crises will force to curtail shopping this year.  2. *DEPICTION* (NOUN): The action of drawing something  *Synonyms*: illustration, sketch  *Antonyms*: misstate, falsify  *Example Sentence*:  In your poem, you should use words to depict the beauty of the place.  3. SUBDUE (VERB): To overcome  *Synonyms*: conquer, extinguish  *Antonyms*: aggravate, rouse  *Example Sentence*:  The criminal was subdued by the forces at the railway station.  4. *REMUNERATION* (NOUN): Money paid for work or service  *Synonyms*: compensation, reimbursement  *Antonyms*: non-payment, penalization  *Example Sentence*:  This job provides a handsome remuneration package against 8 hours working.  5. *HAUL* (VERB): To pull or drag with force  *Synonyms*: harvest, booty  *Antonyms*: loss, push  *Example Sentence*:  It took 4 hours to haul the fallen tree. 

V o c a b u l a r y(1st june,2017)

1.  *CRIPPLE* (VERB):  debilitate *Synonyms*: undermine, paralyze           *Antonyms*: help, assist *Example Sentence*:  Many countries are crippled by their debts. 2. *ABSOLUTE* (ADJECTIVE): unconditional *Synonyms*: free, unabridged         *Antonyms*: limited, conditional *Example Sentence*: I am bound with absolute moral pressures. 3. *RESILIENCE* (NOUN): flexibility *Synonyms*: elasticity, pliancy                *Antonyms*: obduracy, rigidity *Example Sentence*:  In spite of the violence in the country, industry there has shown a remarkable resilience. 4. *HARVEST* (NOUN): accumulate *Synonyms*: amass, collect                *Antonyms*: approval, sanction *Example Sentence*:  This year she had been afraid to harvest because of the dogs. 5. *BOUNTIFUL* (ADJECTIVE): abundant *Synonyms*: ample, lavish                       *Antonyms*: meagre, scarce *Example Sentence*:  This building has bountiful rooms. 6. *IMPERATIVE*  (ADJECTIVE): compulsory *Synonyms*

V o c a b u l a r y(29th may,2017)

1. *NUDGE* (VERB): a slight push *Synonyms:* poke, prod                              *Antonyms:* emulate, pull *Example sentence:* He nudged my elbow when he saw his father enter the house. 2. *BOLSTER* (VERB): support *Synonyms:* strengthen, boost                        *Antonyms:*hinder, undermine *Example sentence:* He bolstered up his claim with new evidence. 3. *CONUNDRUM* (NOUN): problem *Synonyms:* difficulty, dilemma                    *Antonyms:* solution, key *Example sentence:* The result is a conundrum for the party where there is no clear middle ground. 4. *FILLIP* (NOUN): stimulus *Synonyms:* boost, encouragement                       *Antonyms:*deterrence, disincentive It was just a fillip to my enjoyment as I looked on and off my page alternately. 5. *ARTICULATE* (NOUN): express *Synonyms:* communicate, announce                      *Antonyms:* inarticulate, mute *Example sentence:* He failed to articulate an overall vision. 6. *SCUTTLE* (VERB):

V o c a b u l a r y(24th may,2017)

1. *ASSIDUOUS* (ADJECTIVE): industrious *Synonyms*: diligent, attentive                              *Antonyms*: careless, indolent *Example sentence*: Garima was assiduous in  pointing out every feature. 2. *ABATE* (VERB): mitigate *Synonyms*: lessen, decrease                         *Antonyms*: aggravate, intensify *Example sentence*: Only flushing would not have been sufficient to abate the odour. 3. *ABJURE* (VERB): renounce *Synonyms*: retract, revoke                        *Antonyms*: approve, sanction *Example sentence*: The MP was urged to abjure his allegiance. 4. *ARRAIGN* (VERB): charge *Synonyms*: blame, accuse                   *Antonyms*: exculpate, pardon Arun was arraigned with theft. 5. *ABETTOR* (NOUN): assistant *Synonyms*: accomplice, colleague         *Antonyms*: opponent, adversary *Example sentence*: He was his abettor in crime. 6. *COVETOUS* (ADJECTIVE): rapacious *Synonyms*: greedy, insatiable                     *Antonyms*: magnanimou

V o c a b u l a r y (23rd may,2017)

1. *Ample* (ADJECTIVE): abundant *Synonyms*: bountiful, copious            *Antonyms*: cramped, limited *Example Sentence*:  Ample conversations are going on in the conference hall. 2. *AFFRAY* (NOUN): fight *Synonyms*: altercation, assault         *Antonyms*: harmony, peace *Example Sentence*: Anusha was charged with causing an affray. 3. *AMASS* (VERB): collect *Synonyms*: gather, accumulate                 *Antonyms*:disperse, divide *Example Sentence*: Teacher ordered the students to amass in the playground. 4. *ALLEGE* (VERB): charge *Synonyms*: depose, testify                *Antonyms*: deny, withhold *Example Sentence*:  He was alleged with criminal contention. 5. *ACRIMONIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): belligerent *Synonyms*: caustic, bitter       *Antonyms*: mild, kind *Example Sentence*:  Why do we let acrimonious discussions get in the way of our work? 6. *ACME* (NOUN):  pinnacle of achievement *Synonyms*: optimum, peak       *Antonyms*: base, nadir *Example

V o c a b u l a r y(21st may,2017)

1. *BOLSTER* (VERB): strengthen *Synonyms*: help, aid                                *Antonyms*: hinder, stop *Example sentence*: This step is taken to bolster the relations between the two countries. 2. *MULTITUDE* (NOUN): crowd *Synonyms*: mass, throng                    *Antonyms*: paucity, minority *Example sentence*: There was a huge multitude in that mall. 3. *DYSPEPTIC* (ADJECTIVE): irritable *Synonyms*: crabby, grouchy             *Antonyms*: cheerful, happy *Example sentence*: I dislike dyspeptic people around. 4.  *PLATITUDE* (NOUN):  truism *Synonyms*: banality,  cliché                    *Antonyms*: coinage, original saying Your platitude is meaningless and does nothing for my anger. 5. *DEBACLE* (NOUN): breakdown *Synonyms*: collapse, drubbing                     *Antonyms*:attainment, creation *Example sentence*: That moment was a tome of debacle for me. 6. *DIFFIDENT* (ADJECTIVE): bashful *Synonyms*: meek, timid                     *Antonyms*: 

V o c a b u l a r y(20th May,2017)

1.  *NONCHALANT*  (ADJECTIVE): casual *Synonyms*: easy going, aloof            *Antonyms*: concerned, caring *Example Sentence*:  Now a days mostly nonchalant politicians are seen everywhere. 2. *AMENITY* (NOUN): convenience *Synonyms*: comfort, facility         *Antonyms*: discomfort, inconvenience *Example Sentence*: He presses the bell for wi-fi amenity. 3. *SNAZZY* (ADJECTIVE): stylish *Synonyms*: chic, attractive                 *Antonyms*: inelegant, unstylish *Example Sentence*: You really have a snazzy dress. 4. *CRINGE* (VERB): cower *Synonyms*: crouch, tremble                *Antonyms*: come forward, face *Example Sentence*:  That movie, made me cringe before my family. 5. *CONCEDE* (VERB): acknowledge *Synonyms*: accept, admit       *Antonyms*: deny, refuse *Example Sentence*:  I had to concede that I overreacted that day. 6. *CREEPY*  (ADJECTIVE):  nasty *Synonyms*: disgusting, eerie       *Antonyms*: pleasant, nice *Example Sentence*: Why is th

V o c a b u l a r y(19th may,2017)

1.  *PLETHORA* (NOUN):  excess *Synonyms*: deluge, plenty            *Antonyms*: scarcity, need *Example Sentence*:  He eagerly accepted the job because it came with aplethora of opportunities. 2. *SANGUINE* (ADJECTIVE): happy *Synonyms*: buoyant, cheerful         *Antonyms*: depressed, gloomy *Example Sentence*: He is a sanguine person in every adverse situation. 3. *DETERIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): harmful *Synonyms*: bad, destructive                 *Antonyms*: helpful, assisting *Example Sentence*: Smoking induces  deleterious effects to our body. 4. *OUST* (VERB): expel *Synonyms*: depose, dethrone                *Antonyms*: welcome, hold *Example Sentence*:  He was ousted from his own house to an old age home. 5. *CONCEDE* (VERB): acknowledge *Synonyms*: accept, admit       *Antonyms*: deny, refuse *Example Sentence*:  The police will have to concede to the kidnapper’s demands to free the hostages. 6. *SUERSEDE* (VERB):  overrule *Synonyms*: annul, repudiate     

V o c a b u l a r y (18th may,2017)

1. *MASQUERADE* (NOUN): disguise *Synonyms*: mask, imposture              *Antonyms*: honesty, reality *Example sentence*: Nobody can keep up the masquerade for long. 2. *FARRAGO* (NOUN): a confused mixture. *Synonyms*: mess, fuss                    *Antonyms*: liberty, liberation *Example sentence*: A farrago of fact and myth about him was presented. 3. *AVER* (VERB): affirm *Synonyms*: assert, avouch              *Antonyms*: deny, discredit *Example sentence*: He averred the case, before the judge. 4. *CLICHE* (NOUN): over used phrase *Synonyms*: conclude, hackneyed             *Antonyms*: new phrase, contemporary phrase *Example sentence*: I hate the cliche that women should stay at home. 5. *IMPUNITY* (NOUN): freedom *Synonyms*: exemption, privilege                     *Antonyms*:imprisonment, prohibition *Example sentence*: A criminal escaped from captivity and enjoyed impunitytill his arrest. 6. *ENSCONCE* (VERB): fix *Synonyms*: establish, install      

V o c a b u l a r y(17th may,2017)

1.  *RECONCILE*  (VERB): make peace; adjust *Synonyms*: harmonize, pacify            *Antonyms*: agitate, fight *Example Sentence*:  The two friends reconciled after their fight. 2. *MERCURIAL* (ADJECTIVE): remove an inferior or unwanted component of a group or collection *Synonyms*: divide, segregate         *Antonyms*: collect, gather *Example Sentence*: We must weed out the process of greasing the palms of our superiors. 3. *SAVVY* (VERB): know *Synonyms*: understand, grasp                 *Antonyms*: misunderstand, ignore *Example Sentence*: Sooner or later you are going to savvy her actual nature. 4. *BELEAGUERED* (VERB): besieged *Synonyms*: harass, hemmed in                *Antonyms*: help, assist *Example Sentence*:  Indian Army came to relieve the beleaguered garrison. 5. *BALK* (VERB): eschew *Synonyms*: resist, unwilling to       *Antonyms*: accept, welcome *Example Sentence*:  Some over protective parents balked at letting their children use a cellp

V o c a b u l a r y(16th may,2017)

1. *PERIL* (NOUN): danger *Synonyms*: insecurity, jeopardy              *Antonyms*: safety, security *Example sentence*: Everyone knows drinking phenyl is an act that will put your life in peril. 2. *CAPTIVITY* (NOUN): confinement *Synonyms*: custody, incarceration                    *Antonyms*:liberty, liberation *Example sentence*: Nelson Mandela was freed from prison after 27 years in captivity. 3. *LEVERAGE* (NOUN): advantage *Synonyms*: power, influence              *Antonyms*: weakness, decrepitude *Example sentence*: Owing to the gasoline shortage, the fuel suppliers have a great deal of leverage in the pricing war. 4. *BRACE* (VERB): prepare *Synonyms*: fortify, gird                  *Antonyms*: weaken, detach *Example Sentence* Better be braced for your upcoming examinations. 5. *SIMMER* (VERB): be tense *Synonyms*: be angry, be agitated                     *Antonyms*:soothe, be happy *Example sentence*: The resentment between the two teams has been sim

N E W S A t @ G l a n c e(15th May,2017)

*NATIONAL*: 1. Nitin Gadkari launches NHAI’s first Masala Bond in UK. 2. Kerala tops, Bihar last in public affairs index. 3. Gujarat govt launches implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojna. 4. Tejas Successfully Test Fires Air-to-Air Beyond Visual Range Missile. 5. Aadhaar not mandatory for PAN, ITR in J&K, Assam & Meghalaya: Govt. 6. GM crop regulator approves commercial use of GM mustard. 7. UPSC to share Online Scores of Candidates to boost Hiring. 8. No bag day to be observed today in UP govt schools. 9. India, Singapore to carry out Mega Naval Exercise next week. 10. Adiyogi bust declared world’s largest by Guinness Records. 11. Indian Exclusion Report (IXR): Historically Disadvantaged Groups remain Worst Off. 12. External Affairs Ministry to hold 1st outreach programme Videsh Sampark in Hyderabad. 13. India test-fires surface-to-air missile ‘Spyder’. *INTERNATIONAL* 14. US prepares to ban laptops on flights from Europe. 15. US imposes sanctions on

V o c a b u l a r y(15th May,2017)

1.  *NOISOME* (ADJECTIVE): stinking *Synonyms*:smelly, disgusting           *Antonyms*:good, pleasant *Example Sentence*:  The atmosphere of the room seemed to become noisome. 2. *NOMADIC* (ADJECTIVE): itinerant *Synonyms*roving,migrant                     *Antonyms*: native, settled *Example Sentence*: On the whole, however,  nomadic life is at the  present day, the exception. 3.   *NONCHALANT* (ADJECTIVE): careless *Synonyms*: casual, unconcerned               *Antonyms*: careful, concerned  *Example Sentence*: He does not care for anything as he is nonchalant. 4.  *NUISANCE*  (NOUN): problem *Synonyms*: trouble,bore       *Antonyms*: benefit, pleasure *Example Sentence*:  It's a real nuisance having to pick up the kids from school every day. 5. *NINCOMPOOP* (NOUN): idiot *Synonyms*: fool, blockhead                *Antonyms*: perspicacious, sagacious *Example Sentence*:  Only a complete nincompoop would believe a story like that. 6.  *MYRIAD* (ADJECTIVE

V o c a b u l a r y(14th May,2017)

1.  *MENDACITY*(NOUN): insincerity *Synonyms*: deceit, deception            *Antonyms*: honesty, truthfulness *Example Sentence*:  He is full of mendacity. 2. *MERCURIAL* (ADJECTIVE): temperamental *Synonyms*: erratic, impulsive         *Antonyms*: steady, tranquil *Example Sentence*: I don’t like his mercurial behaviour. 3. *PROMULGATE* (VERB): make known *Synonyms*: declare, notify                 *Antonyms*: hide, suppress *Example Sentence*: He promulgated Ravi as his son before everyone. 4. *PROMISCUOUS* (ADJECTIVE): immoral *Synonyms*: profligate, wanton                *Antonyms*: careful, moral *Example Sentence*:  Cheating on someone is a promiscuous deed. 5. *OCCULT* (ADJECTIVE): mysterious *Synonyms*: concealed, hidden       *Antonyms*: clear, exposed *Example Sentence*:  It is considered as an occult document. 6. *OBSEQUIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): grovelling *Synonyms*: complacent, compliable      *Antonyms*: arrogant, presumptuous *Example Sentence*: He

V o c a b u l a r y(13th May,2017)

1. *EXTANT* (ADJECTIVE): in existence *Synonyms*: surviving, existing              *Antonyms*: dead, extinct *Example sentence*: I found an extant Palazzo pants in the market. 2. *RESPLENDENT* (ADJECTIVE): bright *Synonyms*: brilliant,  dazzling                    *Antonyms*: dull, ugly *Example sentence*: It was a resplendent moment. 3. *CERTITUDE* (NOUN): sureness *Synonyms*: assurance, confidence               *Antonyms*: uncertainty, doubt *Example sentence*: I found certitude in his voice. 4. *NICHE* (NOUN): a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment. *Synonyms*: vocation, opportunity             *Antonyms*: joblessness, unemployment *Example sentence*: Manveer is now head of the company and feels he has found his niche. 5. *RECKONING* (NOUN): calculation *Synonyms*: estimation, computation                     *Antonyms*: guess, doubt *Example sentence*: It does not need so much reckoning. 6. *UTOPIAN* (ADJECTIVE): imaginary *Synonyms*: fanc

V o c a b u l a r y(12th May,2017)

1. ABSOLVE (VERB): acquit Synonyms: exempt, exonerate           Antonyms: condemn, convict Example Sentence:  The criminal was absolved by the court. 2. ADHERENT (NOUN): supporter Synonyms: backer, devotee                     Antonyms: antagonist, non believer Example Sentence: He is an adherent of theism. 3.  AFFRONT (NOUN): insult Synonyms: indignity, provocation               Antonyms: praise, complement  Example Sentence: I found this statement as an affront. 4. AVIDITY (NOUN): alertness Synonyms: alacrity, briskness       Antonyms: indifference, dullness Example Sentence:  You should do it with some avidity. 5. ALLEVIATE (VERB): allay Synonyms: assuage, ease                Antonyms: worsen, intensify Example Sentence:  Maya couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it. 6. AWKWARD (ADJECTIVE): clumsy Synonyms: rude, stiff                      Antonyms: adroit, artful Example Sentence: I found his saying quite awkward. 7. APPARENT (ADJECTIVE): poss

V o c a b u l a r y(11th May,2017)

1. *BRACE* (VERB): fortify *Synonyms*: gird, prepare  *Antonyms*: free, let go *Example sentence*:  The posts were braced by timber. 2. *TURGID* (ADJECTIVE): swollen *Synonyms*: bloated, disintended  *Antonyms*: plain, simple  *Example sentence*:  A turgid river was ahead his way. 3. *TROVE* (NOUN): accretion *Synonyms*: aggregation, agglomeration  *Antonyms*:subtraction, dispersal *Example sentence*:  I saw the cellar contained a trove of rare wine. 4. *TURBID* (ADJECTIVE): dense *Synonyms*: muddy, murky  *Antonyms*: clear, neat *Example Sentence*: It was a turbid weather. 5. *TWINGE* (NOUN): sharp pain *Synonyms*: ache, pang  *Antonyms*: advantage, blessing *Example sentence*:  I was feeling twinge in my heels. 6. *TAWDRY* (ADJECTIVE): tacky *Synonyms*: cheap, sleazy  *Antonyms*: nice, tasteful *Example sentence*:  His house was in a tawdry location. 7. *DIRE* (ADJECTIVE): urgent *Synonyms*: drastic, extreme  *Antonyms*: calm, mild *Example sentence*:

V o c a b u l a r y(10th May,2017)

1. *TENABLE* (ADJECTIVE): arguable *Synonyms*: defensible, justifiable  *Antonyms*: unjustifiable, unreasonable *Example Sentence*:  This argument is simply not tenable.  2. *TRANSPIRE* (VERB): occur *Synonyms*: arise, ensue  *Antonyms*: cause, stop *Example Sentence*: The phenomenon of a planet coming across the Earth transpired at mid-night. 3. *UNTOWARD* (ADJECTIVE): troublesome *Synonyms*: perverse, disturbing  *Antonyms*: happy, suitable  *Example Sentence*: The behaviour of some actors is untoward. 4. *THRIVE* (VERB): flourish *Synonyms*: bloom, boom  *Antonyms*: cease, decrease *Example Sentence*:  A weak, pale, tiny plant thrives in a broad sunlight. 5. *UNFLAGGING* (ADJECTIVE): persistent *Synonyms*: tireless, unceasing  *Antonyms*: wavering, weary *Example Sentence*:  I was impressed with her unflagging efforts to save life. 6. *TEMPORIZE* (VERB): procrastinate *Synonyms*: delay, stall  *Antonyms*: advance, go ahead *Example Sentence*: In hopes o

*V o c a b u l a r y (9th May,2017)

1. *PURVIEW* (VERB): acumen *Synonyms*: awareness, cognizance  *Antonyms*: ignorance, misconception *Example sentence*:  These kinds of cases should come within the purview of the legislation. 2. *PRECOCIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): advanced *Synonyms*: beforehand, premature  *Antonyms*: stupid, unintelligent *Example sentence*:  He is a precocious baby. 3. *PITHY* (ADJECTIVE): cogent *Synonyms*: concise, terse  *Antonyms*: lengthy, wordy *Example sentence*:  She wrote a pithy article. 4. *PENURY* (NOUN): dearth *Synonyms*: insufficiency, poverty  *Antonyms*: affluence, plenty *Example sentence*:  She has not seen any kind of penury. 5. *PERUSAL* (NOUN): scrutiny *Synonyms*: inspection, survey  *Antonyms*: neglect, ignorance *Example sentence*:  I want this veggie to be gone through deep perusal. 6. *PERQUISITE* (NOUN): perk *Synonyms*: advantage, bonus  *Antonyms*: disadvantage, loss *Example sentence*:  She got perquisite along with a handsome salary package. 7. *P

V o c a b u l a r y(7th May,2017)

1. *WRY* (ADJECTIVE): ironic *Synonyms*: sarcastic, sardonic  *Antonyms*: forthright, straightforward *Example Sentence*:  Wipe that wry grin off your face.  2. *PRY* (VERB): poke *Synonyms*: intrude, spy  *Antonyms*: neglect ignore *Example Sentence*: Don’t pry into everybody else’s life. 3. *DESPICABLE* (ADJECTIVE): hateful *Synonyms*: loathsome, vile *Antonyms*: respectable, reputable  *Example Sentence*: He is such a despicable man. 4. *DERIDE* (VERB): disdain *Synonyms*: disparage, ridicule *Antonyms*: compliment, praise *Example Sentence*:  Imposters are individuals who deride other people. 5. *TEPID* (ADJECTIVE): dull *Synonyms*: apathetic, unlively  *Antonyms*: keen, enthusiastic *Example Sentence*:  He saw a tepid movie. 6. *DEFILE* (VERB): corrupt *Synonyms*: besmirch, desecrate  *Antonyms*: honour, praise *Example Sentence*: You have to pay someday for your defile behaviour. 7. *DEPLORE* (VERB): abhor  *Synonyms*: bemoan, denounce  *Antonyms*

V o c a b u l a r y(6th May,2017)

1. *CONCOCT* (VERB): formulate *Synonyms*: create, contrive  *Antonyms*: destroy, ruin *Example sentence*:  I concocted about company’s dream project. 2. *CAVALIER* (ADJECTIVE): arrogant *Synonyms*: condescending, curt  *Antonyms*: humble, reticent *Example sentence*:  He is a cavalier leader. 3. *CULMINATE* (VERB): come to a climax *Synonyms*: conclude, terminate  *Antonyms*: begin, commence *Example sentence*:  The day will culminate with a presentation to members of Parliament. 4. *CHECKMATE* (VERB): countermove *Synonyms*: outwit, defeat  *Antonyms*: fail, lose *Example sentence*:  The vice president checkmated that strategy. 5. *CORDIAL* (ADJECTIVE): friendly *Synonyms*: affectionate, congenial  *Antonyms*: rude, hostile *Example sentence*:  He is a cordial boy. 6. *CUPIDITY* (NOUN): strong desire *Synonyms*: avidity, craving  *Antonyms*: dislike, apathy *Example sentence*:  After seeing burger she had a feeling of cupidity. 7. *CONJECTURE* (NOUN): s

Vocabulary-3rd May,2017

1. *GRASP* (NOUN): understanding *Synonyms*: knowledge, awareness  *Antonyms*:misunderstanding, misconception *Example sentence*:  He has a great grasp of Mathematics. 2. *GRIMACE* (NOUN): expression of pain *Synonyms*: frown, scowl  *Antonyms*: grin, smirk *Example sentence*:  I saw grimace on a little girl’s face. 3. *GRATIS* (ADVERB): free *Synonyms*: chargeless, complimentary  *Antonyms*: costly, expensive *Example sentence*:  Coriander is always a gratis given with veggies by a vendor.  4. *GRUELLING* (ADJECTIVE): tiring *Synonyms*: arduous, exhausting  *Antonyms*: easy, effortless  *Example sentence*:  The flight was more gruelling than I had expected. 5. *HUMDRUM* (ADJECTIVE): dull *Synonyms*: drab, tedious  *Antonyms*: exciting, interesting *Example sentence*:  This is a humdrum movie. 6. *HUSKY* (ADJECTIVE): hoarse *Synonyms*: rough, harsh  *Antonyms*: soft, smooth *Example sentence*:  His voice was husky with grief.  7. *HAGGLE* (VERB): bargain

Just Concentrate on root "CIDE" and experience the wonder

✔ Words for Killings ⏺aborticide- killing of a fetus; abortion ⏺ acaricide - killer of mites and ticks ⏺ algicide - killer of algae ⏺ amicicide- murder of a friend ⏺ aphicide- killer of aphids ⏺ aphidicide- killer of aphids ⏺ avicide- killing of birds ⏺bacillicide- killer of bacteria ⏺ bactericide- killer of bacteria ⏺ biocide- killing living material ⏺ bovicide- slaughter of cattle; one who kills cattle ⏺ ceticide- killing of whales and other cetaceans ⏺ cimicide- substance used to kill bed-bugs ⏺ deicide- destruction or killing of a god ⏺ ecocide- destruction of the environment ⏺episcopicide- killing of bishops ⏺ famicide- one who destroys another's reputation; slanderer ⏺ felicide- killing of a cat ⏺ femicide- killing of a woman ⏺ feticide- killing of a fetus ⏺ filicide- killing of one's own child ⏺ floricide- killing or killer of flowers ⏺ foeticide- killing a fetus ⏺ formicide- substance that kills ants ⏺ fratricide- killing of one's brother ⏺