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Vocabulary Words - 12.01.2017

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 Vocabulary Words - 12.01.2017
1.PANDEMONIUM (NOUN): wild disorder

Synonyms: anarchy, ruckus 

Antonyms: order, calm

Example Sentence: There was pandemonium in parliament over the objectionable remarks made by a member of the opposition party.


2. PARAGON (NOUN): Outstanding example 

Synonyms: apotheosis, epitome Antonyms: flaw, imperfection

Example Sentence: 

Sita is always depicted as a paragon of ideal and virtuous woman.


3. PERQUISITE (NOUN): Gain above stipulated salary

Synonyms: perk, benefit Antonyms: loss, disadvantage

Example Sentence: 

The perquisite offered by Mahendras is quite handsome.


4. DEFRAY (VERB): pay

Synonyms: spend, bear Antonyms: declaim, refuse

Example Sentence: 

The government has committed billions toward defraying the costs of the war. 


5. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): combine

Synonyms: compact, make firm Antonyms: separate, disjoin

Example Sentence:

The two firms consolidated under a new name. 


6. APEX (NOUN): Top 

Synonyms: high point, crest Antonyms: bottom, nadir

Example Sentence: 

He has reached the apex of his career.


7. PERNICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Bad 

Synonyms: hurtful, damaging Antonyms: advantageous, harmless

Example Sentence: 

He had pernicious anemia at age 49 years.


8. CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): obvious

Synonyms: visible, apparent Antonyms: obscure, hidden

Example Sentence: 

His zeal and energy met everywhere with conspicuous success.


9. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): idealistic

Synonyms: impractical, foolish Antonyms: cautious, practical

Example Sentence: 

He has not been successful in life because of his quixotic ideas.


10. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): dismay

Synonyms: fear, disappointment Antonyms: peace, repose

Example Sentence:

His decision caused consternation among his colleagues.

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