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Vocabulary - 05.05.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary - 05.05.2016
1. FEUD (NOUN): quarrel.

Synonyms: contention, strife 

Antonyms: harmony, reconciliation

Example Sentence: 

A feud broke out between the students and the college management that lead to a strike.


2. CHASTE (ADJECTIVE): pure. 

Synonyms: honorable, virtuous Antonyms: defiled, sullied

Example Sentence: 

The priest took an oath to avoid temptations and remain chaste all his life.


3. ALLEVIATE (VERB): lessen

Synonyms: abate, mitigate Antonyms: augment, enhance

Example Sentence: 

Scared of heights all her life, nothing could alleviate her fear of flying.


4. ARRAIGN (VERB): accuse

Synonyms: charge, complain Antonyms: exculpate, condone

Example Sentence: 

Some of the senior students were arraigned for ragging and fined.


5. CORPULENT (ADJECTIVE): fat

Synonyms: obese, ugly Antonyms: lean, delicate 

Example Sentence:

The physician suggested that the corpulent lady begins an exercise regime.


6. ENCUMBRANCE (NOUN): obstacle 

Synonyms: hindrance, impediment Antonyms: stimulant, patronize

Example Sentence: 

His insecurities have always been an encumbrance to his work efficiency.


7. FLIMSY (ADJECTIVE): unsubstantial

Synonyms: trifling, brittle Antonyms: firm, durable 

Example Sentence: 

The hurricane ripped the flimsy door off of its hinges


8. QUAINT (ADJECTIVE): strange

Synonyms: ridiculous, queer Antonyms: familiar, normal 

Example Sentence: 

As soon as we entered the quaint museum, we noticed it was filled with charming antiques


9. KNAVE (NOUN): dishonest person

Synonyms: rogue, scoundrel Antonym: benefactor, paragon

Example Sentence: 

After the knave stole the crown, he was caught and imprisoned.


10. MOLLIFY (VERB): relieve

Synonyms: appease, assuage Antonyms: exasperate, aggravate

Example Sentence: 

I hope that hot coffee will mollify your tension and help you relax.


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