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Vocabulary Words - 11.02.2017

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Vocabulary Words - 11.02.2017
1. FLABBERGAST (VERB): surprise

Synonyms: amaze, astonished 

Antonyms: bore, calm

Example Sentence: 

The burglar was flabbergasted when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers.


2. STAGGER (VERB): walk falteringly

Synonyms: careen, falter Antonyms: continue, stay

Example Sentence:

If my father doesn’t stagger on his decision, I won’t be able to attend the sleepover. 


3. INSOLENT (ADJECTIVE): bold

Synonyms: abusive, arrogant Antonyms: cowardly, modest

Example Sentence:

The captain put the insolent soldier on report.


4. POMPOUS (ADJECTIVE): arrogant

Synonyms: boastful, grandiose Antonyms: humble, kind

Example Sentence:

The millionaire was a pompous man who believed he should never wait in line for anything.


5. DECEITFUL (ADJECTIVE): dishonest

Synonyms: artful, deceptive Antonyms: actual, athentic

Example Sentence:

The early difficulties of Elizabeth's reign secured him a deceitful peace on that side for a time.


6. DIFFIDENCE (NOUN): hesitancy

Synonyms: backwardness, doubt Antonyms: arrogance, boldness

Example Sentence: 

George was a diffident student who never stood up to his bullies.


7. DOCILITY (NOUN): agreement

Synonyms: conformity, consent Antonyms: difference, refusal

Example Sentence: 

As soon as they shake hands docility reflects from their gesture.


8. AMATEUR (NOUN): casual participant

Synonyms: aspirants, beginner Antonyms: expert, professional

Example Sentence:

Radhika is considered an amateur makeup artist.


9. PROPAGATE (VERB): breed

Synonyms: inseminate, multiply Antonyms: decrease, deplete

Example Sentence:

The political candidate hopes to propagate his vision to potential voters.


10. DWINDLE (VERB): to become gradually less or smaller

Synonyms: decrease, diminish Antonyms: rise, grow

Example Sentence:

The members of this department have dwindled from 50 to 20.

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