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Vocabulary - 09.08.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary
1. PARSIMONY (NOUN): miserliness

Synonyms: stinginess, frugality 

Antonyms: generosity, lion-heartedness 

Example Sentence: 

The parsimony displayed by him was outrageous.


2. INADVERTENTLY (ADVERB): carelessly 

Synonyms: negligently, recklessly Antonyms: carefully, diligently 

Example Sentence: 

He did his tasks inadvertently and got fired from the job.


3. TRIBULATION (NOUN): unhappiness

Synonyms: adversity, misfortune Antonyms: joy, bliss 

Example Sentence: 

He advocated the removal of tribulation from the lives of poor people.


4. TREMBLE (VERB): shake

Synonyms: shiver, flutter Antonyms: steady, stabilize

Example Sentence: 

The ground trembled as the earthquake started.


5. URGE (NOUN): very strong desire

Synonyms: passion, impulse Antonyms: distaste, dislike

Example Sentence: 

He urged them to carry on working hard.


6. DAMPEN (VERB): make wet

Synonyms: bedew, humidify Antonyms: dehydrate, dry 

Example Sentence: 

The dew dampened the cricket pitch, making it very tough for the batsmen.


7. RAMPART (NOUN): fortification

Synonyms: barricade, barrier Antonyms: depression, ditch

Example Sentence: 

The ramparts around the city required repairs.


8. HINDER (VERB): prevent, slow down

Synonyms: block, impede Antonyms: unblock, aid

Example Sentence: 

They hindered the passage to the fort.


9. STAIRCASE (NOUN): a way into a place

Synonyms: corridor, avenue Antonyms: departure, exit

Example Sentence: 

He used the staircase to enter the hall.


10. METICULOUS (ADJECTIVE): accurate

Synonyms: painstaking, precise Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate

Example Sentence: 

He made meticulous remarks in his speech.




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