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Vocabulary - 13.05.2016

Mahendra Guru
1. IGNORAMUS (NOUN): simpleton

Synonyms: imbecile, dimwit Antonyms: intellect, prodigy

Example Sentence: 

Our new boss turned out to be an ignoramus who knew nothing about the business.


2. BASTION (NOUN): fortified place

Synonyms: citadel, mainstay Antonyms: vulnerable, weakness

Example Sentence: 

For many immigrants, our country is seen as a bastion of freedom where they can live without fear of being wrongly persecuted.


3. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): informal

Synonyms: conversational, vernacular Antonym: stilted, standard

Example Sentence: 

Since John came from a different state, he had a difficult time understanding the colloquial language of this place


4. CEDE (VERB): surrender

Synonyms: capitulate, hand over Antonyms: hold, maintain

Example Sentence: 

The captain of our football team was forced to cede control of the team after he failed a drug test.


5. GLUTTONY (NOUN): desire for food

Synonyms: hunger, craving Antonyms: dislike, disinclination

Example Sentence: 

The depressed teen’s gluttony has made her extremely obese.


6. REALM(NOUN): area of responsibility or rule

Synonyms: domain, territory Antonyms: submission, compliance

Example Sentence: 

Technological innovations are deepening our interest in the realm of computer science.


7. PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE): flavorful

Synonyms: lively, interesting Antonyms: bland, flavorless

Example Sentence: 

Jemma’s piquant personality made her a pleasant companion for all.


8. SENILITY (NOUN): confused or memory loss as a result of old age

Synonyms: decrepitude, dotage Antonyms: youth, adolescence

Example Sentence: 

Keep your encephalon busy so you stay sharp and reduce the chances of becoming senile.


9. TRAVESTY (NOUN): ridicule

Synonyms: satire, mockery Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity

Example sentence: 

A pathetic travesty of justice is presented when a policeman harasses a citizen.


10. SUCCOUR (NOUN): assistance.

Synonyms: help, aid Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction.

Example Sentence:

Even though Jenny is reserved, she is never hesitant to offer succor to anyone who needs it.

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