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Vocabulary - 03.05.2016

Mahendra Guru

Vocabulary - 03.05.2016
1. SUPERSEDE (VERB): take the place of

Synonyms: override, overrule 

Antonyms: keep, support

Example Sentence: 

When the marketing manager was superseded by his junior the former resigned.


2. SOPHISTICATION (NOUN): elegance

Synonyms: refined, style Antonyms: crudeness, ingenuousness 

Example Sentence: 

Sophistication implies a minute loss of natural simplicity in character.


3. SALUTARY (ADJECTIVE): beneficial.

Synonyms: healthy, fit Antonyms: unfit, unhealthy

Example Sentence: 

Salutary working conditions tend to improve the efficiency of the workers.


4. SHAMBLES (NOUN): scene of destruction.

Synonyms: mess, disarray Antonyms: order, harmony

Example Sentence: 

The house where murder was committed was in shambles.


5. THROTTLE (VERB): strangle

Synonyms: choke, suppress Antonyms: release, free

Example Sentence:

The old woman was throttled to death by the dacoits.


6. TRANSCEND (VERB): surpass

Synonyms: hard work, struggle Antonyms: fall, lose

Example Sentence: 

Peace of mind in one’s life transcends all material achievement.


7. INCESSANT (ADJECTIVE): uninterrupted

Synonyms: continuous, persistent Antonyms: ceasing, discontinuous

Example Sentence: 

We had to cancel our visit to Agra because of incessant rains.


8. IMBUED (VERB): filled with

Synonyms: infuse, saturate Antonyms: take out, drain 

Example Sentence: 

It is a pity that all of our political leaders are not imbued with the spirit of nationalism.


9. HARBINGER (NOUN): informer

Synonyms: messenger, herald Antonyms: result, listener

Example sentence: 

Autumn is the harbinger of spring.


10. INKLING (VERB): hint

Synonyms: hint, tip Antonyms: information, detail.

Example Sentence:

I had no inkling that she would give up so soon.



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