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Vocabulary - 13.04.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary - 13.04.2016
1. FABLE (NOUN): story

Synonyms: fiction, tale 

Antonyms: truth, non-fiction

Example Sentence:

Adam and Eve, according to the fable, were the first man and woman.


2. REPRIMAND (VERB): scold

Synonyms: admonition, chide Antonyms: commendation, compliment

Example Sentence: 

The only reason the teacher is here now is to reprimand the students.


3. IMPETUOUS (adjective): one who acts without thinking.

Synonyms: impulsive, ardent Antonyms: cautious, considerate

Example Sentence: 

In the past impetuous young men would drop out and run away to join the army.


4. PEDAGOGIC (ADJECTIVE): educational

Synonyms: academic, instructive Antonyms: uninformative

Example Sentence: the university is planning to open 3 technically pedagogic schools in the city.


5. ALIENATE (VERB): separate

Synonyms: estrange, disunite Antonyms: coalesce, unite

Example Sentence:

The newcomer was clearly alienated of affection by others due to his reputation.


6. DISREPUTE (NOUN): dishonor 

Synonyms: disgrace, ignominy Antonyms: admire, adore

Example Sentence: 

Every new discovery is disrepute at first but is accepted gradually.


7. COPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): abundant

Synonyms: ample, plenteous Antonyms: scarce, meager

Example Sentence: 

This article supplies copious information along with references to the literature.


8. PACIFIST (NOUN): not in armed forces 

Synonyms: civilian, nonmilitant Antonyms: soldier, combatant

Example Sentence: 

During the war times the pacifists are the most vulnerable individuals.


9. DECIMATON (NOUN): mass destruction

Synonyms: catastrophe, devastation Antonyms: fortune, creation

Example Sentence: 

The decimation of World War II lead to the beginning of a new era.


10. BOISTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): noisy

Synonyms: rowdy, clamorous Antonyms: subdued, quiet

Example Sentence:

The hue& cry of war was ignored amid the boisterous laughter of the dictators.

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