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Vocabulary - 20.02.2016

Bankers Guru

Vocabulary - 20.02.20161. SHANGRI-LA (NOUN): utopia

Synonyms: heaven, paradise 

Antonyms: hell, 

Example Sentence:

Still, many Africans see it as a Shangri-La, and the borders are porous. 


2. BRUMMAGEM (ADJECTIVE): gaudy

Synonyms: flashy, glaring Antonyms: sober, modest

Example Sentence:

She toned down his brummagem taste in jewelry and introduced him to the finest tailored suits.

3. FLUTING (NOUN): pathway, usually containing water

Synonyms: carrier, tunnel Antonyms: closure, denial

Example Sentence:

It was never completed, for the fluting of its columns still remains unfinished.


4. RECHERCHÉ (NOUN): overly planned

Synonyms: phony, overdone Antonyms: genuine, real

Example Sentence:

They were the best we had found anywhere, and the most ' recherché '.


5. BEATITUDE (ADJECTIVE): blessedness

Synonyms: agitation, happiness Antonyms: trouble, upset

Example Sentence:

Although her eyes were so glorious, and beaming with eternity, this distant sort of beatitude was not much to my liking.


6. FLOUT (VERB): show contempt for

Synonyms: defy, mock Antonyms: approve, commend 

Example Sentence:

The youthful driver flouted all traffic laws and drove through red lights, knocked down pedestrians and finally stopped only to buy more alcohol.


7. SNIDE (ADJECTIVE): hateful, nasty

Synonyms: sarcastic, sneering Antonyms: lovable, nice

Example Sentence:

I will not tolerate her snide comments about my friend. 

8. SABLE (ADJECTIVE): very dark in color

Synonyms: ebony, black Antonyms: hopeful, white

Example Sentence:

A weasel-like mammal of the cold regions of Eurasia has very sable, valuable fur.


9. PUERILE (ADJECTIVE): childish

Synonyms: callow, infantile Antonyms: mature, adult

Example Sentence:

The fireman was scolded for playing puerile pranks on his coworkers.


10. BELLWETHER (NOUN): one that takes the lead or initiative: leader; 

Synonyms: forerunner, guide Antonyms: follower

Example Sentence:

The company has long been viewed as a bellwether for the tech market, so analysts are 

watching it closely.

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