1. ZEST (NOUN): flavoring Synonyms: pungency, piquancy Antonyms: dullness, blandness Example Sentence: My brother’s remark added a certain zest to the atmosphere. 2. WHIMSICAL (ADJECTIVE): playful Synonyms: amusing, funny Antonyms: behaving, sensible Example

1. CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE): blameworthy Synonyms: wrong, guilty        Antonyms: innocent, clean Example Sentence: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable. 2. CULMINATION (NOUN): climax Synonyms: conclusion,

NUDGE (VERB):a slight push Synonyms: poke, prod                            Antonyms: emulate, pull Example sentence: He nudged my elbow when he saw his father enter the house. BOLSTER (VERB):support Synonyms: strengthen, boost                       Antonyms: hinder,

1. EXUDE (VERB): emit Synonyms: leak, discharge Antonyms: conceal, keep Example sentence: There was a factory nearby which exuded a pungent smell. 2. EXTROVERT (ADJECTIVE): sociable person Synonyms: gregarious, lively Antonyms: introvert, loner

1. MORDANT (ADJECTIVE): sarcastic   Synonyms: caustic, sardonic Antonyms: kind, nice   Example Sentence: The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts.   2. ALTERCATION (NOUN): fight, often

1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence   Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, incompetence Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want.     2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame  

1. REDUNDANT (ADJECTIVE): excessive, repetitious Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary   Antonyms: necessary, essential   Example Sentence: The programmer deleted the redundant line of code that added no value to

PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Treacherous Synonyms: insidious, betraying                    Antonyms: honest, reliable Example Sentence: Madan proved to be a perfidious member of their family. BITER (NOUN):kid  Synonyms: boy, youngster         

LANGUISH (VERB):droop Synonyms: deteriorate, dwindle                               Antonyms: develop, grow Example sentence: I pray that the judge gives the criminal a lifetime to languish in prison.   GRIMLY (VERB):harshly Synonyms: brutally, powerfully                       

1. KNAVERY (NOUN): badness Synonyms: immorality, corruption Antonyms: benevolence, benefit Example sentence:  Knavery is not allowed in any circumstances. 2. DELECTATION (NOUN): amusement Synonyms: elation, enjoyment Antonyms: depression, dislike Example sentence:  Alisha cooks

1. DEBUNK (VERB): expose as ridiculously false Synonyms: disprove, unmask Antonyms: uphold, praise Example Sentence: They will surely debunk the myth later.   2. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms 

1. TAINT (VERB): disgrace   Synonyms: shame, dishonour    Antonyms: respect, honour Example Sentence: The celebrities were tainted by the media.   2. TANTALIZE (VERB): torture   Synonyms: frustrate, tease Antonyms: please,

SWERVE (VERB):turn aside Synonyms: deflect, skid                      Antonyms: straighten, go direct Example Sentence: The bus driver swerved the bus in order to avoid the collision.   SOOT (NOUN):grime Synonyms: grit, dirt                             Antonyms: cleanliness, sanitation

HITHERTO (ADVERB):previously Synonyms: formerly, earlier                              Antonyms: later, after Example sentence: I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in my other ventures.   DEPRAVE (VERB):bestialize Synonyms: brutalize, debase                       Antonyms: improve, purify Example

1. CABOODLE (NOUN): collection of something Synonyms: assemblage, chunk Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence:  She has no use for the whole caboodle. 2. CACHET (NOUN): prestige Synonyms: status, stature Antonyms: unimportance, obscurity Example

1. COALESCE (VERB): to grow together Synonyms: fuse, blend Antonyms: separation, unmix   Example Sentence: Polymer molecules coalesce and surround the structural fibers. 2. DISENCHANTED (ADJECTIVE): freed from a strong

1. PERENNIAL (ADJECTIVE): permanent   Synonyms: ceaseless, perpetual    Antonyms: temporary, ephemeral Example Sentence: Tea-plants are perennial, and are set about four feet apart on hillsides. 2. PEEVISH

1.NOXIOUS(ADJECTIVE): foul Synonyms: toxic, pernicious         Antonyms: good, healthy Example Sentence: This perfume has a noxious smell.   DRACONIAN(ADJECTIVE): harsh Synonyms: cruel, strict         Antonyms: contrite, pliable Example Sentence:   Adolf Hitler was a

ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE):industrious Synonyms: diligent, attentive                               Antonyms: careless, indolent Example sentence: Garima was assiduous in pointing out every feature.   ABATE (VERB):mitigate Synonyms: lessen, decrease                         Antonyms: aggravate, intensify Example sentence: Only flushing

CONSORT(NOUN): associate Synonyms: concomitant, companion           Antonyms: enemy, foe Example Sentence:  She chose to consort with the enemy.   DROLL (ADJECTIVE):amusing Synonyms: eccentric, whimsical         Antonyms: serious, tragic Example Sentence: James is a fine droll artist.

1. PUTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): presumed Synonyms: presumptive, supposed Antonyms: proven, real Example sentence:  Many people see garlic juice as a putative cure of runny noses.   2. PUTREFACTION (NOUN): decay Synonyms: adulteration,

1. ABASEMENT (NOUN): A low or downcast state. Synonyms: abjection, humiliation Antonyms: praising, commendable Example Sentence: Every disaster brought my brother into an attitude of abasement. 2. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): Lovable

1. ELEGANT (ADJECTIVE): beautiful Synonyms: dignified, fancy    Antonyms: dull, ugly Example Sentence:  You look elegant today. 2. ENUNCIATE (VERB): declare   Synonyms: propound, express Antonyms: conceal, suppress   Example Sentence: He

                                 UNRULY (ADJECTIVE):Loud Synonyms: boisterous, noisy                     Antonyms: quite, silent Example Sentence: The unruly activists belonged to ABC political party. BRADE (VERB): to be angry Synonyms: irritate, chafe           Antonyms: soothe, appease Example Sentence:  He

1. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): happening during the same period of time Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate Example Sentence:  His grandfather was contemporaneous with the English. 2. COLTISH (ADJECTIVE): full of

MALADY (NOUN):Disease Synonyms: affliction, ailment     Antonyms: good health, comfort Example Sentence:  Smoking causes severe malady. MAUL (VERB): Savage Synonyms: drub, lacerate      Antonyms: protect, guard Example Sentence: A human could maul another person with a dagger.

                             AMPLE(ADJECTIVE): abundant Synonyms: bountiful, copious           Antonyms: cramped, limited Example Sentence:  Ample conversations are going on in

1. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): openly wicked Synonyms: brazen, heinous Antonyms: magnificent, respectable Example Sentence: It is not easy to pardon such flagrant violation of the decorum of the house.   2.

1. OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Unaware Synonyms: ignorant, unconcerned Antonyms: attentive, aware Example Sentence: I was surrounded by oblivious thoughts in my mind. 2. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): Blurred Synonyms: dim, dull Antonyms: bright, clear Example Sentence:

1. COGNOSCENTE (NOUN): expert Synonyms: judge, specialist    Antonyms: inexperienced, novice Example Sentence:  My father is a cognoscente in every field. 2. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): conversational Synonyms: informal, familiar Antonyms: formal, unfamiliar  

DISORIENT (VERB):Baffle Synonyms: puzzle, bewilder        Antonyms: orient, balance Example Sentence: Students become pretty much disoriented when they are asked career related questions. STIRRING (ADJECTIVE): Rousing Synonyms: stimulating, inspiring      Antonyms: boring, monotonous Example Sentence:

MORONIC (ADJECTIVE):stupid Synonyms: dopey, foolish             Antonyms: brainy, intelligent Example sentence: Any moronic boy can’t solve this puzzle.   MODISH (ADJECTIVE):fashionable Synonyms: dashing, smart                   Antonyms: old-fashioned, unfashionable Example sentence: Danish is

1. SERRATED (ADJECTIVE): jagged  Synonyms: indented, notched Antonyms: plain, smooth   Example sentence:  A serrated knife allowed my mother to saw the bread into slices. 2. SEDIMENT (NOUN): debris  

1. ACQUIESCE (VERB): agree with some reluctance Synonyms: comply, accede Antonyms: disagree, refuse Example Sentence: He seemed to acquiesce in the decision. 2. LAX (ADJECTIVE): careless Synonyms: negligent, derelict Antonyms: strict, careful Example

1. LIBIDINOUS (ADJECTIVE): lustful Synonyms: sensual, lascivious    Antonyms: moral, decent Example Sentence:  The child should be kept away from libidinous movies. 2. REVELRY (NOUN): merrymaking Synonyms: festivity, celebration Antonyms: mourning, sadness

EXCISION (NOUN): cutting Synonyms: ablation, extirpation    Antonyms: addition, insertion Example Sentence: The excision of the weed plant was successfully done. EXCRUCIATING (ADJECTIVE): torturous Synonyms: agonizing, grueling        Antonyms: calm, mild Example Sentence: This is an excruciating task.   ETHOS (NOUN): ideology

                               BOLSTER (VERB):strengthen Synonyms: help, aid                              Antonyms: hinder, stop Example sentence: This step

SKEPTICAL (ADJECTIVE):disbelieving Synonyms:doubtful, dubious Antonyms: certain, definite Example sentence: She turned to see Mrs Saxena’s skeptical look. 2. SLACK (ADJECTIVE): baggy Synonyms: loose, sloppy Antonyms: stiff, tight Example sentence: They were

1. DEVASTATE (VERB): destroy   Synonyms: ruin, wreck Antonyms: protect, save   Example Sentence:  The entire area of the city was devastated by an earthquake. 2. DIZZY (ADJECTIVE): feel unsteady

1. QUANDARY (NOUN): Delicate situation Synonyms: difficulty, dilemma    Antonyms: advantage, boon Example Sentence:  I found myself in a quandary.   2. QUIETUDE (NOUN): Calm   Synonyms: dispassion, peace Antonyms: agitation, clamor

LOWKEY(ADJECTIVE): subdued Synonyms: laid-back, muted   Antonyms: agitated, noisy Example Sentence: Manmohan’s government was a lowkey one. AMENABLE (ADJECTIVE): agreeable Synonyms: responsive, susceptible        Antonyms: irresponsible, intractable Example Sentence: The judgement was passed by the

                                 NONCHALANT(ADJECTIVE): casual Synonyms: easy going, aloof           Antonyms: concerned, caring Example Sentence:  Now a days mostly nonchalant politicians are seen everywhere.   AMENITY (NOUN):convenience Synonyms: comfort, facility        Antonyms: discomfort, inconvenience Example Sentence:

1. QUASH (VERB): destroy Synonyms: quell, extirpate Antonyms: assist, support Example sentence: Why do you always quash my plans? 2. QUISLING (NOUN): traitor Synonyms: betrayer, defecator Antonyms: faithful, steadfast Example sentence: He

1. FILCH (VERB): Steal   Synonyms: purloin, rob Antonyms: contribute, offer Example Sentence: Yesterday I saw him filching the jar. 2. HUBBUB (NOUN): Uproar Synonyms: clamour, fuss Antonyms: peace, harmony Example Sentence: The

CORRODE (VERB): waste Synonyms: erode, deteriorate     Antonyms: build, construct Example Sentence:  Engineers found that the structure had been corroded by moisture. CORROSIVE (ADJECTIVE): acerbic Synonyms: caustic, vitriolic        Antonyms: gentle, nice Example Sentence: Sodium and Sulphur are highly corrosive elements. COUNTERMAND (VERB): cancel a command Synonyms: reverse, override            Antonyms: allow, approve Example Sentence: I can’t countermand her orders.

PLETHORA(NOUN): excess Synonyms: deluge, plenty           Antonyms: scarcity, need Example Sentence:  He eagerly accepted the job because it came with a plethora of opportunities.   SANGUINE (ADJECTIVE):happy Synonyms: buoyant, cheerful        Antonyms: depressed, gloomy Example Sentence:

1. PROD (VERB): goad Synonyms: propel, provoke Antonyms: dissuade, prevent Example sentence:  He was trying to prod her into a fight. 2. PARTISAN (ADJECTIVE): biased Synonyms: one-sided, unjust Antonyms: fair, just Example sentence: 

1. BESMIRCH (ADJECTIVE): taint Synonyms: dishonour, slander Antonyms: honour, praise Example Sentence:  As a Christian, he will never besmirch the name of the Lord. 2. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): Blurred Synonyms: dim, dull Antonyms: bright,

CONTINENCE(NOUN): chastity Synonyms: moderation, self-control     Antonyms: indulgence, excess Example Sentence: My continence gave me the strength to avoid the dessert table. CONTRAVENE (VERB): go against Synonyms: break, violate        Antonyms: allow, approve Example Sentence: She said the article did not contravene the