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1. RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): impressive Synonyms: splendid, dazzling Antonyms: dull, gloomy Example Sentence: Yesterday, my wife bought a resplendent purse from the market. 2. PIQUE (NOUN): irritation
1. RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): impressive Synonyms: splendid, dazzling Antonyms: dull, gloomy Example Sentence: Yesterday, my wife bought a resplendent purse from the market. 2. PIQUE (NOUN): irritation
1.SUNDRY (ADJECTIVE): Miscellaneous Synonyms: assorted, manifold Antonyms: individual, singular Example Sentence: For all his minor sundry crimes he was sent to coventry by the society. SHRILL (ADJECTIVE):Discordant Synonyms: noisy, strident Antonyms: calm,
REGIME (NOUN): administration Synonyms: government, reign Antonyms: disorganisation, mismanagement Example Sentence: Greater ties with other countries are a strong proof of impactful regime. DIFFERENTIAL (NOUN):contrast Synonyms: difference, divergence Antonyms: accord, same Example
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
1. SPREE (NOUN) – wild activity. Synonyms- binge, junket Antonyms- care, thriftiness Example Sentence- Crews were seldom going on the spree. 2. UNSUSTAINABLE (ADJECTIVE)- unfeasible. Synonyms- unsuitable, untenable Antonyms- suitable, feasible Example
1. DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance Synonyms: dashing, classy Antonyms: disheveled, shabby Example Sentence: Sanjay, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look
STAID(ADJECTIVE): serious Synonyms: steady, conventional Antonyms: frivolous, funny Example Sentence: He is a staid professor. GOB (NOUN):multitude Synonyms: abundance, fullness Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence: All bakery products are found in gob at this outlet. REVEL
FLUX (NOUN):alteration Synonyms: change, flow Antonyms: constancy, stability Example sentence: Since mobile phone technology is in flux, advanced cellphones are constantly being introduced. REAFFIRM (VERB):acknowledge Synonyms: advocate, assert Antonyms: oppose, contradict
1. CONCOCT (VERB): formulate Synonyms: create, contrive Antonyms: destroy, ruin Example sentence: I concocted about company’s dream project. 2. CAVALIER (ADJECTIVE): arrogant Synonyms: condescending, curt Antonyms: humble, reticent Example sentence: He is a
1. CHIDE (VERB): scold Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand Antonyms: praise, applaud Example Sentence: She was chided for coming late to the meeting. 2. CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE): familiar Synonyms: acquainted, practiced Antonyms: ignorant, silent
1. JAMBOREE (NOUN): noisy celebration Synonyms: ceremony, festival Antonyms: weary, condolence Example Sentence: Our company has planned a nice jamboree. 2. JAUNDICED (NOUN): prejudiced Synonyms: biased, bitter Antonyms: unbiased, unprejudiced
1. REPROBATE (ADJECTIVE): Shameless Synonyms: corrupt, wanton Antonyms: honest, decent Example Sentence: Only a reprobate man would kill an old woman. CAPRICE (NOUN): Sudden change of behaviour Synonyms: contrariety, crotchet Antonyms: constancy,
1.FLAMBOYANT (ADJECTIVE):Extravagant Synonyms: glamorous, ornate Antonyms: dull, plain Example Sentence: He always wears flamboyant clothes to make people notice him. QUACKERY (NOUN):charlatanism Synonyms: trickery, deception Antonyms: reality, frankness Example Sentence: The
1. ABNEGATION (NOUN): renunciation of your own interests Synonyms: rejection, abandonment Antonyms: allowance, approval Example sentence: My abnegation of cold drink is due to the objection of my head.
1. FACADE (NOUN): appearance Synonyms: pretence, masquerade Antonyms: reality, truth Example Sentence: He is not liked because of his bold facade. 2. FACSIMILE (NOUN): duplicate Synonyms: copy, ditto Antonyms: original,
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
1. CONTINUANCE (NOUN): duration Synonyms: extension, period Antonyms: ending, finish Example Sentence: She will get all the privileges during his continuance in the service. 2. GRUBBY (ADJECTIVE): dirty Synonyms: filthy,
1. GULLIBLE (NOUN): naive Synonyms: foolish, unsophisticated Antonyms: astute, discerning Example Sentence: He is a gullible person. 2. DISCONTENTMENT (NOUN): dissatisfaction Synonyms: disgruntlement, displeasure Antonyms: delight, pleasure Example Sentence: He is filled with
1. HERETIC (NOUN): apostate Synonyms: pagan, skeptic Antonyms: believer, disciple Example sentence: He was declared a heretic. 2. HOODWINK (VERB): deceive Synonyms: swindle, dupe Antonyms: help, protect Example sentence: Don’t hoodwink into
1. DAFT (ADJECTIVE): stupid Synonyms: absurd, crazy Antonyms: intelligent, smart Example Sentence: I wasn’t so daft as to believe my friend. 2. DANK (ADJECTIVE): moist Synonyms: clammy, muggy Antonyms: parched,
HACKNEYED (ADJECTIVE): Clichéd, tired Synonyms: common, stereotyped Antonyms: original, fresh, Example Sentence: That’s the old hackneyed phrase, but it’s true. HAGGARD (ADJECTIVE): Weakened Synonyms: gaunt, wasted Antonyms: vigorous, energetic Example Sentence: He was pale and a bit haggard. HAGGLE (VERB): To bargain Synonyms: barter, argue Antonyms: agree, concur Example Sentence: We should haggle for a better price. HANKER
DISPENSATION (NOUN):disbursement Synonyms: allotment, conferment Antonyms: denial, disfavour Example sentence: Mridul was given special dispensation to play before her birthday. INCONGRUITY (NOUN):mismatch Synonyms: incongruousness, incompatibility Antonyms: congruence, congruity Example sentence: The teacher smiled at the incongruity of the question. MANDATED
1. OUTRAGE (VERB): shock Synonyms: angry, displease Antonyms: cheerful, happy Example Sentence: Many people have been outraged by these comments. 2. NOSTALGIA (NOUN): sentimentality Synonyms: yearning, remembrance Antonyms: despising, loathing Example Sentence:
1. TENACITY (NOUN): diligence Synonyms: determination, perseverance Antonyms: idleness, slackness Example Sentence: Without tenacity, you will not be able to complete the marathon. 2. PANICKY (ADJECTIVE): frightened Synonyms: worried,
RUE (VERB): Regret Synonyms: mourn, apologize Antonyms: be happy, delight Example Sentence: It’s no use rueing over waste money. RUMINATE (VERB): Think about seriously Synonyms: meditate, cogitate Antonyms: ignore, neglect
ASSISTANCE (NOUN):aid Synonyms: help, support Antonyms: damage, hindrance Example sentence: It requires your assistance. UNFORTUNATELY (ADVERB):unluckily Synonyms: sadly, disastrously Antonyms: fortunately, luckily Example sentence: She fell into the
1. BLASPHEMOUS (ADJECTIVE): irreverent Synonyms: impious, irreligious Antonyms: religious, pious Example sentence: We should abstain us from blasphemous acts. 2. BREACH (NOUN): failure to perform some promised act or
1. GRUBBY (ADJECTIVE): dirty Synonyms: filthy, soiled Antonyms: clean, spotless Example Sentence: Don’t touch this paper with grubby hands. 2. IMPREGNABLE (ADJECTIVE): invincible Synonyms: fortified, unyielding Antonyms: breakable, destructible Example
1. PENCHANT (NOUN): a strong liking Synonyms: fondness, inclination Antonyms: antipathy, dislike Example Sentence: He had a penchant for playing jokes on people. 2. PENANCE (NOUN): atonement Synonyms: punishment,
GERMANE (ADJECTIVE):Appropriate Synonyms: applicable, apropos Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant Example Sentence: His germane approach hit the nail on the head. REGIMEN (NOUN):Systematic Plan Synonyms: procedure, regime Antonyms: unsystematic, disorder
CRIPPLE(VERB): debilitate Synonyms: undermine, paralyze Antonyms: help, assist Example Sentence: Many countries are crippled by their debts. ABSOLUTE (ADJECTIVE):unconditional Synonyms: free, unabridged Antonyms: limited, conditional Example Sentence: I am bound with absolute moral pressures. RESILIENCE
1. SOPORIFIC (ADJECTIVE): sleep inducing Synonyms: calming, narcotic Antonyms: invigorating, stimulating Example sentence: The doctor gave the patient a soporific drug during operation. 2. SINEW (NOUN): strength
1. PALTRY (ADJECTIVE): meagre Synonyms: paucity, insufficiency Antonyms: abundance, enough Example Sentence: I got paltry amount of consideration over my application. 2. ALTRUISTIC (ADJECTIVE): donor Synonyms: patron, philanthropist
1. MURKY (ADJECTIVE): obscure Synonyms: cloudy, dark Antonyms: bright, apparent Example Sentence: The plane crashed due to murky weather. 2. PAROXYSM (NOUN): outburst Synonyms: seizure, spasm Antonyms: peace, calm Example
1.VOCIFEROUS (ADJECTIVE): Loud, insistent Synonyms: clamorous, noisy Antonyms: silence, soft Example Sentence: This is one of the most vociferous streets in town. RUMINATE (VERB):Think about seriously Synonyms: meditate, ponder
(ADJECTIVE): Unemotional Synonyms: frigid, indifferent Antonyms: emotional, passionate Example Sentence: They are phlegmatic and selfish people. CAPITULATE (VERB):Give in Synonyms: surrender, succumb Antonyms: conquer, win Example Sentence: The thief capitulated before the police.
1.TAWDRY (ADJECTIVE): Cheap, tasteless Synonyms: sleazy, tacky Antonyms: sophisticated, nice Example Sentence: This seems a tawdry dish. YANK (VERB):Pull hard and fast Synonyms: jerk, snatch Antonyms: fix, put in Example Sentence:
SUPERVENE (VERB):Follow Synonyms: pursue, supersede Antonyms: retreat, precede Example Sentence: Team members supervene their leaders. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE):Harsh Synonyms: cruel, oppressive Antonyms: easy, gentle Example Sentence: His master is a draconian man.
CYNICALLY (ADVERB): Without hope Synonyms: sadly, gloomily Antonyms: hopefully, confidently Example Sentence: An aspirant retuned cynically, after appearing for his exam. BUDGE (VERB):Dislodge from staid position Synonyms: bend, move
DISCREET (ADJECTIVE): Cautious, sensible Synonyms: attentive, careful Antonyms: careless, heedless Example Sentence: He is very discreet with his class assignments. FRACAS (NOUN):Disturbance, fight Synonyms: bickering, melee Antonyms: calm, harmony Example
DAINTY(ADJECTIVE): Delicate Synonyms: charming, elegant Antonyms: awkward, clumsy Example Sentence: She is a dainty child. DENIGRATE (VERB):Criticize unfairly Synonyms: defame, disparage Antonyms: acclaim, approve Example Sentence: She was denigrated by her boss. COARSE (ADJECTIVE): Unpolished
CONDONE(VERB): Ignore Synonyms: excuse, forgive Antonyms: veto, regard Example Sentence: I condoned him at the party. SURMOUNT (VERB):Conquer Synonyms: defeat, overpower Antonyms: surrender, yield Example Sentence: He surmounted his enemy. OBLOQUY (NOUN): Calumny Synonyms: aspersion, humiliation Antonyms: commendation,
1. RAMBUNCTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Loud Synonyms: boisterous, noisy Antonyms: quite, silent Example Sentence: Anuj is one of the most rambunctious boys in the class. OBSEQUIOUS (ADJECTIVE):Submissive Synonyms: complacent, abject Antonyms: arrogant, brazen Example Sentence:
FOOTLOOSE(ADJECTIVE): Easy going Synonyms: unattached, free and easy Antonyms: bound, enslaved Example Sentence: I am a footloose person and so is she. ROLLICKING (ADJECTIVE):Joyous Synonyms: jaunty, spirited Antonyms: sad, depressed Example Sentence: We
FIERY (ADJECTIVE):Blazing Synonyms: fierce, flaming Antonyms: dull, mild Example Sentence: A paparazzi asked a fiery question from Alia. PLEADING(VERB): Imploring Synonyms: appealing, beseeching Antonyms:granting,demanding Example Sentence: The patient’s family members
SIESTA(ADJECTIVE): Nap Synonyms: doze, drowse Antonyms: awake, aware Example Sentence: He was clicked taking siesta during work. SCRIMMAGE (NOUN):Battle Synonyms: scuffle, fight Antonyms: peace, harmony Example Sentence: There held a huge scrimmage in that
CONTEMPORANEOUS(ADJECTIVE): Coeval Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate Example Sentence: The contemporaneous ringing of the ten phone lines kept the inexperienced receptionist very busy. SARTORIAL (ADJECTIVE):Pertaining to tailors Synonyms: stylish,
HOBNOB(VERB): Consort Synonyms: socialize, associate with Antonyms: live alone, disassociate Example Sentence: Now a days he is hobnobbing with avant-garde musicians. COMPUNCTION (NOUN):Regret Synonyms: repentance, remorse Antonyms: delight, satisfaction Example Sentence: The drunk
QUANDARY(NOUN): Difficulty Synonyms: dilemma, predicament Antonyms: good fortune, advantage Example Sentence: These days he is in quandary because he got his walking papers. PIQUE (NOUN):Anger Synonyms: annoyance, grudge Antonyms: pleasure, joy Example Sentence:
BALK(VERB): Prevent Synonyms: obstruct, hinder Antonyms: allow, permit Example Sentence: Somehow I managed to balk laughing. AVOW (VERB):Acknowledge Synonyms: declare, concede Antonyms: ignore, refuse Example Sentence: Nobody avows my work, moreover I don’t like