1. PLACID (ADJECTIVE): tranquil
Synonyms: calm, compose
Antonyms: turbulent, hostile
Example Sentence:
The placid husband was
the total opposite of his easily upset wife.
2. POMPOUS (ADJECTIVE): selfish
Synonyms: arrogant, flamboyant
Antonyms: unpretentious, humble
Example Sentence:
She is a pompous girl.
3. PEEVISH (ADJECTIVE): acrimonious
Synonyms: angry, cantankerous
Antonyms: friendly, pleasant
Example Sentence:
He has a peevish tongue.
4. PRECARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): hazardous
Synonyms: dangerous, unhealthy
Antonyms: guarded, protected
Example Sentence:
He works in a precarious industry.
5. MOLLIFY (VERB): appease
Synonyms: assuage, relieve
Antonyms: irritate, infuriate
Example Sentence:
The police mollified the violent condition of
the area.
6. PUERILE (ADJECTIVE): shallow
Synonyms: immature, childish
Antonyms: wise, profound
Example Sentence:
He has a puerile nature.
7. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE): benevolent
Synonyms: liberal, hospitable
Antonyms: mean, selfish
Example Sentence:
I was surprised by his munificent deed.
8. NIMBLE (ADJECTIVE): lively
Synonyms: agile, brisk
Antonyms: sluggish, clumsy
Example Sentence:
Anju has given a nimble performance.
9. NEGLIGENT (ADJECTIVE): careless
Synonyms: heedless, thoughtless
Antonyms: attentive, careful
Example Sentence:
Raj is a negligent student.
10. OSTENTATION (NOUN): display
Synonyms: pretension, vaunt
Antonyms: modesty, constraint
Example Sentence:
After a life spent in
strife and ostentation,
he died yesterday.
0 comments:
Post a Comment
MAHENDRA GURU