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): possible 

Synonyms: probable, supposed                    

Antonyms: doubtful, dubious

Example Sentence: 

I see this is an apparent reason for this disaster.

8. ALLURE (NOUN): attraction

Synonyms: charisma, charm                     

Antonyms: repulsion, loathing

Example Sentence:

The hungry child could not resist the allure of the food.

9. ABORTIVE (ADJECTIVE): failed

Synonyms: fruitless, futile             
Antonyms: fruitful, productive

Example Sentence: 

He made an abortive attempt this time.

10. ABOMINABLE (ADJECTIVE): abhorrent

Synonyms: atrocious, awful             

Antonyms: pleasing, desirous

Example Sentence: 

His works made him abominable person.

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