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Vocabulary - 06.07.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary
1. GAINSAY (VERB): oppose

Synonyms: contravene, contradict

Antonyms: agree, consent

Example Sentence:

Nobody had the nerve to gainsay the captain’s decision.


2. GAWK (VERB): to stare at

Synonyms: ogle, gape Antonyms: ignore, overlook

Example Sentence: 

Everyone gawked at the celebrity when she entered the venue.


3. GIST (NOUN): essence

Synonyms: core, intent Antonym: exteriority, surface

Example Sentence: 

The introductory paragraph provides the gist of the verbose article.


4. GLEAN (VERB): collect

Synonyms: gather, garner Antonyms: distribute, scatter

Example Sentence:

The police wasn’t able to glean much information about the robber.


5. GLOAT (VERB): exclaim triumph

Synonyms: boast, vaunt Antonyms: be modest, mourn

Example Sentence: 

The captain was humble enough not to gloat the victory before the opposite team. 


6. HEBETUDE (NOUN): lethargy 

Synonym: dullness, impassivity Antonym: liveliness, vitality

Example Sentence:

Alcohol causes the consumer to be in a state of hebetude until it wears off completely. 


7. HOVEL (NOUN): tiny unkempt house

Synonyms: hut, cottage Antonyms: mansion, castle

Example Sentence: 

The old man lived in a hovel near the community park


8. HAVOC (NOUN): chaotic situation 

Synonyms: cataclysm, mayhem Antonyms: peace, harmony

Example Sentence:

The earthquake inflicted havoc upon many parts of Nepal.


9. HARROWING (ADJECTIVE): frightening

Synonyms: distressing, traumatic Antonyms: pleasant, appeasing

Example sentence: 

The child’s harrowing experience with the giant wheel scarred his experience for a lifetime.


10. HECTIC (ADJECTIVE): frantic

Synonyms: frenzied, turbulent Antonyms: easeful, leisurely

Example Sentence: 

Despite his hectic schedule the businessman always had time for his family.












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