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

MASQUERADE (NOUN):disguise Synonyms: mask, imposture             Antonyms: honesty, reality Example sentence: Nobody can keep up the masquerade for long.   FARRAGO (NOUN):a confused mixture. Synonyms: mess, fuss                   Antonyms: liberty, liberation Example sentence: A farrago of

1. BILIOUS (ADJECTIVE): irritable   Synonyms: irascible, ill-tempered Antonyms: cheerful, happy Example Sentence: Manish becomes bilious if you try to talk to him while he is watching his favorite

CLIP (VERB):prune Synonyms: mow, shave                          Antonyms: expand, extend Example Sentence:  He clipped the extra framework. ETHNIC (ADJECTIVE):traditional Synonyms: indigenous, native              Antonyms: alien, foreign Example Sentence:  I like the ethnic prints on the kurta.

RECONCILE(VERB): make peace; adjust Synonyms: harmonize, pacify            Antonyms: agitate, fight Example Sentence:  The two friends reconciled after their fight.   MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE):remove an inferior or unwanted component of a group

1. DISINTERESTED (ADJECTIVE): uninvolved Synonyms: indifferent, dispassionate Antonyms: involved, interested Example sentence:  We will get a disinterested observer to judge who can sing the highest note. 2. DISCREPANCY (NOUN): inconsistency

1. MALADY (NOUN): Disease Synonyms: affliction, ailment    Antonyms: good health, comfort Example Sentence:  Lungs fibrosis is a fatal malady one can ever suffer from.   2. MAUL

UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE):never done or known before Synonyms: uncommon, peculiar      Antonyms: common, ordinary Example sentence: I was trapped in an unprecedented situation. COALITION (NOUN):alliance Synonyms: amalgam, combination    Antonyms: disunion, division Example sentence: Both of

PERIL (NOUN):danger Synonyms: insecurity, jeopardy             Antonyms: safety, security Example sentence: Everyone knows drinking phenyl is an act that will put your life in peril. CAPTIVITY (NOUN):confinement Synonyms: custody, incarceration

1. EGALITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): unbiased Synonyms: equitable, impartial Antonyms: unfair, unjust Example Sentence: Unmukt was a social and egalitarian politician.   2. HARNESS (VERB): control Synonyms: tackle, tame Antonyms: detach, disconnect Example Sentence: The

1. TACIT (ADJECTIVE): Taken for granted Synonyms: implicit, implied    Antonyms: stated, explicit Example Sentence: His tacit remark was taken for granted.   2. SUSTENANCE (NOUN): Necessities for existence

IGNORAMUS (NOUN):stupid Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit      Antonyms: intellect, brainy Example Sentence:  Mr Joshi is an ignoramus man. DIRTBALLS (NOUN):creep Synonyms: deviant, sleazebag      Antonyms: standard, usual Example Sentence:  They were seen as a bunch

NOISOME (ADJECTIVE): stinking Synonyms: smelly, disgusting          Antonyms: good, pleasant Example Sentence:  The atmosphere of the room seemed to become noisome. NOMADIC (ADJECTIVE): itinerant Synonyms: roving, migrant                    Antonyms: native, settled Example Sentence: On the whole, however, nomadic life is at the present day, the exception. NONCHALANT (ADJECTIVE): careless Synonyms: casual, unconcerned              Antonyms: careful, concerned  Example Sentence: He