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Vocabulary - 12.08.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary
1. DIFFIDENT (ADJECTIVE): shy

Synonyms: timid, hesitant 

 Antonyms: confident, brave

Example Sentence: 

He was a diffident child in such a large family.


2. DERIDE (VERB): mock 

Synonyms: rap, incite Antonyms: praise, commend

Example Sentence: 

He was derided by his colleague for his foolish project.


3. FRAY (NOUN): brawl

Synonyms: melee, contest Antonyms: harmony, peace

Example Sentence: 

An ordinary brawl soon turned into a devastating riot.


4. HERETIC (ADJECTIVE): cynic

Synonyms: pagan, apostate Antonyms: adherent, faithful

Example Sentence: 

Your heretic speeches may land you in deep trouble.


5. IMPERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): impolite

Synonyms: blushing, ill-mannered Antonyms: mannered, nice

Example Sentence: 

An impertinent man is never respected.


6. LACONIC (ADJECTIVE): brief 

Synonyms: concise, compact Antonyms: wordy, prolific

Example Sentence: 

He described the incident in a laconic way.


7. NEXUS (NOUN): link

Synonyms: bond, connection Antonyms: interruption, exteriority

Example Sentence: 

There is always a nexus between politicians and police.


8. QUIRK (NOUN): strange act

Synonyms: knack, quibble Antonyms: conformity, normality

Example Sentence: 

It was not just another ‘on the spot’ quirk by Ramesh, it was well planned by all.


9. REMONSTRATE (VERB): protest

Synonyms: complain, dispute Antonyms: agree, concede

Example Sentence: 

The officials remonstrated against the injustice in their department.


10. TRYST (NOUN): meeting

Synonyms: appointment, rendezvous Antonyms: separation, division

Example Sentence:

His success is nothing but his tryst with destiny.




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