Vocabulary Words - 18.02.2017

1. PERPETUATE (VERB): maintain

Synonyms: preserve, conserve 

Antonyms: discontinue, cease

Example Sentence: 

In order to perpetuate this system the method of amending the constitution was made extremely rigid.

2. MALIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): deadly

Synonyms: destructive, mortal Antonyms: harmless, healthful

Example Sentence:

He died of a malignant tumour.

3. DENIGRATE (VERB): besmirch

Synonyms: defame, disparage Antonyms: praise, laud

Example Sentence:

We should not try to denigrate the character of anyone.

4. DAUNTLESS (ADJECTIVE): bold

Synonyms: brave, gallant Antonyms: timid, fearful

Example Sentence:

Mr. Pratik is a dauntless person.

5. DECORUM (NOUN): grace

Synonyms: propriety, dignity Antonyms: Impropriety, Levity

Example Sentence:

We all should maintain our decorum.

6. DETRIMENT (NOUN): damage

Synonyms: harm, loss Antonyms: profit, benefit

Example Sentence: 

Smoking is a detriment to good health. 

7. DREARY (ADJECTIVE): cheerless

Synonyms: comfortless, dark Antonyms: inspiring, pleasant

Example Sentence: 

I will have to go to another dreary meeting tomorrow.

8. GROTESQUE (ADJECTIVE): ugly

Synonyms: absurd, odd Antonyms: graceful, natural

Example Sentence:

His grotesque appearance makes him defame.

9. GLIDE (VERB): pass

Synonyms: relapse, go by Antonyms: stop, freeze

Example Sentence:

He players glided across the field easily.

10. GINGERLY (ADVERB): carefully

Synonyms: cautiously, delicately Antonyms: hesitantly, timidly

Example Sentence:

Shashank gingerly moved his injured foot.

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