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Vocabulary - 15.07.2016

Mahendra Guru

Vocabulary
1. Disdain (Noun): hate; indifference

Synonyms: arrogance, derision 

Antonyms: admiration, respect 

Example Sentence: 

Dante seemed to pay no heed to the impatience or the disdain of his master.


2. LABYRINTHINE (ADJECTIVE): mazelike 

Synonyms: intricate, complex Antonyms: direct, simple 

Example Sentence: 

He would simplify and reform the labyrinthine tax system. 


3. RENAISSANCE (NOUN): rebirth 

Synonyms: rejuvenation, revival Antonyms: destruction, suppression 

Example Sentence: 

During the age of exploration, the city experienced a Renaissance.


4. TRAVERSE (VERB): cross over; travel 

Synonyms: bisect, cut cross Antonyms: stay, confirm

Example Sentence: 

These are main, federal roads that traverse the state.


5. CONVICTION (NOUN): belief, opinion 

Synonyms: faith, sentiment Antonyms: doubt, disbelief 

Example Sentence: 

Now he wants his conviction overturned and is seeking a new trial.


6. SCALDING (ADJECTIVE): hot 

Synonyms: blazing, burning Antonyms: cool, freezing 

Example Sentence: 

She seized a cup of scalding tea, and choked over its contents.


7. OBLITERATE (VERB): eliminate

Synonyms: destroy, remove Antonyms: repair, fix

Example Sentence: 

Civilization modifies this division of labor, but cannot obliterate it.


8. RECEPTIVITY (NOUN): openness 

Synonyms: acceptance, interest Antonyms: disagreement, disbelief 

Example Sentence: 

It thinks its system of concepts freely on the occasion of the affections of the receptivity.


9. LINT (NOUN): tiny particles in the air 

Synonyms: dirt, grime Antonyms: cleanliness, purity 

Example Sentence: 

I did think the hall was rather dirty when I dropped my coat and took it up covered with lint.


10. INCUBUS (NOUN): evil spirit 

Synonyms: demon, devil Antonyms: angel, god 

Example Sentence: 

It was one of those rash friendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife. 









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