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Vocabulary - 07.04.2016

Bankers Guru
Vocabulary  - 07.04.2016
1. COMPETENT(ADJECTIVE): proficient

Synonyms: adequate, capable 

Antonyms: impotent, unable

Example Sentence: 

The most competent authorities gave the answer we chose to use.


2. DEARTH (NOUN): inadequacy 

Synonyms: paucity, privation Antonyms: abundance, sufficiency

Example Sentence:

The next danger was from the people, who were infuriated by the dearth of corn.


3. EXHORT (VERB): urge

Synonyms: warn, counsel Antonyms: deter, dissuade

Example Sentence: 

While I cannot force you to drive the speed limit, I exhort you to do so or else you might end up in jail.


4. HUDDLE (NOUN): crowd

Synonyms: assemblage, conference Antonyms: order, arrangement

Example Sentence: 

The winter storm made her want to huddle under the covers. 


5. VORACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): hungry

Synonyms: avid, greedy Antonyms: full, quenched

Example Sentence: 

The dolphin is exceedingly voracious, feeding on fish, cuttlefishes and crustaceans.


6. PILFER (VERB): steal

Synonyms: filch, embezzle Antonyms: free, buy

Example Sentence: 

At night, the hungry orphan would sneak into the kitchen and pilfer tiny amounts of food. 


7. TANTAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): same

Synonyms: identical, like Antonyms: separate, different

Example Sentence: 

To be a prince was tantamount to being the mark of secret conspiracy and assassination.


8. WARY (ADJECTIVE): careful

Synonyms: cautious, attentive Antonyms: careless, indiscreet

Example Sentence:

His gaze became wary and he spoke softly.


9. VIE (VERB): compete

Synonyms: counter, struggle Antonyms: agree, assist

Example Sentence: 

The competitive twins often vie for the attention of their parents


10. OBLIVION (NOUN): unconsciousness 

Synonyms: disregard, carelessness Antonyms: caring, regard

Example Sentence:

After I was given the sedative, I was in complete oblivion and unaware of my surroundings.

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