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Vocabulary Words - 20.09.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary Words - 20.09.2016
1. OPPRESS (VERB): subdue

Synonyms: torment, trample 

Antonyms: delight, gladden 

Example Sentence:

The tyrant general oppressed his people.


2. PENNY-PINCHING (ADJECTIVE): economical 

Synonyms: frugal, prudent Antonyms: spendthrift, extravagant

Example Sentence:

She is a penny-pinching person.


3. MALODOROUS (ADJECTIVE): foul-smelling

Synonyms: decomposed, noxious Antonyms: aromatic, savory

Example Sentence: 

We decided to stay away from the malodorous room.


4. CANNY (ADJECTIVE): clever

Synonyms: dexterous, discreet Antonyms: imbecile, moronic

Example Sentence:

A canny person is always ahead of others.


5. ASPHYXIATE (VERB): cut off air

Synonyms: smother, stifle Antonyms: breathe, loosen

Example Sentence:

The patients died because someone asphyxiated their oxygen. 


6. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): secret

Synonyms: arcane, esoteric Antonyms: definite, obvious

Example Sentence: 

The cryptic conditions must be understood well.


7. UPTIGHT (ADJECTIVE): nervous

Synonyms: nervy, edgy Antonyms: unworried, composed 

Example Sentence:

An uptight behavior can get you rejected in an interview.


8. DRIP (VERB): drop

Synonyms: dribble, drizzle Antonyms: collect, pour 

Example Sentence:

We must ensure that water doesn’t drips away uselessly.


9. PERVADE (VERB): spread through

Synonyms: infuse, permeate Antonyms: block, hinder 

Example Sentence:

The poison must be blocked before it pervades the vital organs.


10. KUDOS (NOUN): praise

Synonyms: applause, eminence Antonyms: condemnation, denunciation 

Example Sentence:

All the sportspersons who won medals for us at the Paralympics deserve kudos.


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