“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 – 59

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: commend, laud

Example Sentence:

How can you deplore her behavior?

8. DEFRAY (VERB): pay

Synonyms: fund, settle Antonyms: take, accept

Example Sentence:

She defrayed the bill.


9. DECIPHER (VERB): 
analyse

Synonyms: decode, interpret Antonyms: conceal, hide

Example Sentence:

She couldn’t decipher her language but still she had to feign emotional.


10. DEFER (VERB):
 delay

Synonyms: postpone, prolong Antonyms: hasten, hurry

Example Sentence:

Don’t defer the meeting now.

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