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Vocabulary - 23.07.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary
1. ADULTERATE (VERB): alter or debase, often for profit 

Synonyms: contaminate, defile 

Antonyms: purify, cleanse 

Example Sentence: 

Those who adulterate milk should be severely punished.


2. INDISPENSABLE (ADJECTIVE): necessary

Synonyms: imperative, essential Antonyms: needless, superfluous 

Example Sentence: 

After a night's sleep the news is as indispensable as the breakfast.


3. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): mysterious, hidden 

Synonyms: ambiguous, enigmatic Antonyms: clear, definite 

Example Sentence: 

I wondered just what he meant by that cryptic remark. 


4. CHASTISE (VERB): punish

Synonyms: berate, beat Antonyms: encourage, promote 

Example Sentence: 

Saurabh will be chastised for his unruly behaviour in the department.


5. DECRY (VERB): disparage 

Synonyms: belittle, denounce Antonyms: praise, commend 

Example Sentence: 

You can’t gain anything by decrying the success of your rivals.


6. DISSIPATE (VERB): squander, waste

Synonyms: deplete, lavish Antonyms: save, hoard 

Example Sentence: 

India cannot afford to dissipate the forest resources.


7. ENCOMIUM (NOUN): praise

Synonyms: accolade, compliment Antonyms: blame, condemnation 

Example Sentence: 

Every member of the family showered encomium on his grand success.


8. EXPUNGE (VERB): delete, cancel 

Synonyms: destroy, obliterate Antonyms: create, help 

Example Sentence: 

I shall request the Principal to expunge the unfavourable remarks from your annual report.


9. FOMENT (VERB): stir up, instigate 

Synonyms: abet, arouse Antonyms: finish, tranquilize 

Example Sentence: 

The decision of the government is likely to foment disagreement among the opposition parties.


10. GROUSE (NOUN): complaint 

Synonyms: gripe, grouch Antonyms: praise, compliment 

Example Sentence: 

I have no grouse against anyone for the misfortunes of life.









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