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Vocabulary - 21.05.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary - 21.05.2016
1. VENERABLE (ADJECTIVE): worthy of respect

Synonyms: esteemed, honored 

Antonyms: unworthy, unfit

Example Sentence:

The venerable principal was respected not only by the students of his school but also by that of the rival’s.


2. WIELD (VERB): to control an item with competence

Synonyms: use, exercise Antonyms: forbear, abstain

Example Sentence: 

The famous painter is known for his ability to skillfully wield a paint brush.


3. PERPLEX (VERB): to puzzle or confuse

Synonyms: puzzle, baffle Antonym: ascertain, enlighten

Example Sentence: 

The students failed the exam as the complicated format seemed to perplex many of them.


4. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE): very generous

Synonyms: liberal, hospitable Antonyms: frugal, penurious

Example Sentence: 

Jordon was a munificent man who donated over a million dollars to the public school.


5. SPORADIC(ADJECTIVE): occurring occasionally

Synonyms: intermittent, infrequent Antonyms: incessant, frequent

Example Sentence: 

John’s sporadic headaches cannot be diagnosed by the doctor as they occur infrequently.


6. ADJUNCT(NOUN): something that is joined

Synonyms: appendage, addition Antonym: separation, removal

Example Sentence:

Because she was an adjunct member, she was not allowed to participate in any decisions in the team.


7. MUTINOUS(ADJECTIVE): rebelling against authority

Synonyms: insurgent, unruly Antonyms: submissive, compliant

Example Sentence: 

The mutinous workers attacked their union leader, when compelled to work overtime.


8. INDIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): angry because of an unfair situation 

Synonyms: resentful, furious Antonyms: gleeful, pleased

Example Sentence: 

The indignant protest lead the participants to throw stones at the governmental officials. 


9. FEAT (NOUN): a deed of courage

Synonyms: endurance, achievement Antonyms: incompetence, incapacity

Example sentence: 

Winning the marathon was a feat for the athlete whose left leg has been amputated.


10. EGALITARIAN (NOUN): idea that all individuals have the same rights

Synonyms: equitable, democratic Antonyms: unequitable, biased

Example Sentence: 

There are many laws which impose the egalitarian principle of gender equality.

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