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Vocabulary - 01.06.2016

Mahendra Guru
 Vocabulary - 01.06.2016
1. ABASE (VERB): to lower so as to hurt feelings

Synonyms: disgrace, belittle 

Antonyms: complement, honor

Example Sentence:

The cartoonist tried to abase the Minister’s reputation by drawing a caricature of him.


2. ABHORRENCE (NOUN): a strong feeling of hate 

Synonyms: disgust, detestation Antonyms: liking, fondness

Example Sentence:

John’s abhorrence of war despite being a former soldier was astonishing.


3. ACCENTUATE (VERB): focus attention on

Synonyms: emphasize, highlight Antonym: mask, disguise

Example Sentence: 

Jemma made her little girl wear a pink bow to accentuate her cute ponytails.


4. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): free from the charge of an offense or verdict

Synonyms: exemption, discharge Antonyms: conviction, accuse

Example Sentence: 

Jordan’s family was completely outraged by the acquittal of his murderer.


5. AFEBRILE (ADJECTIVE): free from sickness/ fever

Synonyms: sound, well Antonyms: feverish, pyretic

Example Sentence: 

Feeling ill, Steven reached for the thermometer but hoped that it gives an afebrile reading.


6. ALLEGORY (NOUN): storytelling

Synonyms: apologue, parable Antonym: reality, truth

Example Sentence:

The Ramayana is based on a famous allegory that describes the pitfalls of arrogance.


7. AMEND (VERB): to make better

Synonyms: rectify, modify Antonyms: worsen, retreat

Example Sentence:

They agreed to amend my certificate of passing only when they will be assured it’s genuine.


8. APOGEE (NOUN): the highest point

Synonyms: pinnacle, apex Antonyms: base, bottom

Example Sentence:

Johnny seemed to be at the apogee of happiness when he received the title of ‘Employee of the year’.


9. ASSEVERATE (VERB): to state in a definite manner

Synonyms: affirm, avow Antonyms: deny, negate

Example sentence: 

James had to asseverate his truthfulness before testifying for his friend.


10. AVERSE (ADJECTIVE): opposing

Synonyms: hostile, reluctant Antonyms: willing, liking

Example Sentence:

All of us were shocked by Billy’s decision to skydive as we knew about his averse to heights.








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