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 does everything with obsequious nature.

7. *OBNOXIOUS* (ADJECTIVE): offensive

*Synonyms*: annoying, hateful             

*Antonyms*: decent, pleasant

*Example Sentence*: 

Touching someone without prior consent is an obnoxiousdeed.

8. *MURKY* (ADJECTIVE): gloomy

*Synonyms*: dark, dreary        

*Antonyms*: bright, cheerful

*Example Sentence*:

He is in murky mood these days.

9. *MUTINOUS* (ADJECTIVE): rebellious

*Synonyms*: anarchistic, defiant        

*Antonyms*: compliant, obedient

*Example Sentence*: 

This man has been mutinous leader throughout his life.

10. *NASTY* (ADJECTIVE): awful

*Synonyms*: unpleasant, disgusting    

*Antonyms*: good, nice

*Example Sentence*: 

This room is filled with nasty smell.

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