“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 – 109

  1. CONTINENCE(NOUN): chastity

Synonyms: moderation, self-control     Antonyms: indulgence, excess

Example Sentence:

My continence gave me the strength to avoid the dessert table.

  1. CONTRAVENE (VERB): go against

Synonyms: break, violate        Antonyms: allow, approve

Example Sentence:

She said the article did not contravene the industry’s code of conduct.

 

  1. CONTRITION (NOUN): A feelingof regret for one’s sins or misdeeds

Synonyms: compunction, contriteness            Antonyms: meanness, indifference

Example Sentence:

 The next day he’d be full of contrition for hurting her.

  1. CONTUMACIOUS(ADJECTIVE): Obstinately disobedient or rebellious

Synonyms: headstrong, obstinate     Antonyms: subordinate, tractable

Example Sentence:

The contumacious teammate was kicked off the team for not following the leader’s orders.

  1. CONTUMELY(NOUN): unpleasant behavior or language

Synonyms: insult, abuse     Antonyms:  respect, praise

Example Sentence:

Although my sister is a very nice person, she speaks with contumely when she is angry.

  1. CONTUSION(NOUN)wound

Synonyms: bruise, injury        Antonyms: cure, compensation

                        

Example Sentence:

He had lacerations and contusions all over his arm and shoulder.

  1. CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE):familiar with

Synonyms: experienced, acquainted              Antonyms: ignorant, inexperienced

Example Sentence: 

These businessmen are not conversant with basic scientific principles.

  1. CONVIVIAL (ADJECTIVE): fun-loving

Synonyms: jolly, hearty       Antonyms: apathetic, lethargic

Example Sentence:

What a convivial weather today is!

  1. CORONATION (NOUN):the act or ceremony

Synonyms: crowning, inauguration Antonyms:  deposition, dismissal

Example Sentence:

During the coronation of Bhalaldev, the people of Mahishmati expressed their anger by appreciating Bahubali.

  1. CORRELATION(NOUN)equivalence

Synonyms: reciprocity, interrelationship     Antonyms: difference, disconnection

Example Sentence:

 

There is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.

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