“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 47

  1. PILLAGE(VERB): To take by force

Synonyms: loot, pilfer                           

Antonyms: give, offer

Example Sentence:  

The general was a decent man and did not allow any of his soldiers to pillage items from towns they invaded.     

 

  1. GUTTURAL(ADJECTIVE): Deep in sound

Synonyms: growling, husky                 

Antonyms: thin, dulcet

Example Sentence:  

Mariyam spoke in a low guttural voice.     

  1. GUSTO(NOUN): Great enthusiasm

Synonyms: brio, fervor                         

Antonyms: apathy, lethargy

Example Sentence:  

My brothers jumped into the swimming pool with gusto.     

  1. GUILELESS(ADJECTIVE): Honest

Synonyms: artless, genuine                  

Antonyms: cunning, deceitful

Example Sentence: 

She was so guileless that he had no option but to believe her.      

  1. GRUMPY(ADJECTIVE): Surly

Synonyms: peevish, cranky                   

Antonyms: cheerful, happy

Example Sentence: 

 No job is available in my company for a grumpy man.     

  1. GRUMBLE(NOUN): Complaint

Synonyms: protest, objection                

Antonyms: compliment, praise

ExampleSentence: 

My grumble is with the structure and organisation of her material.       

  1. GRISLY(ADJECTIVE): Gruesome

Synonyms: shocking, terrible                

Antonyms: nice, charming

Example Sentence:  

A series of grisly murders has been solved.     

  1. SLIGHTING (ADJECTIVE):Abusive

Synonyms: derisive, opprobrious    

Antonyms: praising, nice

Example Sentence: 

When we were some distance away he made a slighting remark about Millie.

  1. GARISH (ADJECTIVE): Flashy

Synonyms: ostentatious, showy         

Antonyms: simple, modest

Example Sentence:

I don’t like to wear garish attires.

  1. OBSERVANT(ADJECTIVE): Perceptive

Synonyms: quick, aware               

Antonyms: vague, unobservant

Example Sentence:

An observant doctor can detect depression from expression and posture.

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