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The Hindu Vocabulary | 25 - 07 - 17

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The Hindu Vocabulary | 25 - 07 - 17
1. DAINTY (ADJECTIVE): Delicate

Synonyms: charming, elegant               

Antonyms: awkward, clumsy

Example Sentence:

She is a dainty child.

2. DENIGRATE (VERB): Criticize unfairly

Synonyms: defame, disparage                

Antonyms: acclaim, approve

Example Sentence:

She was denigrated by her boss.


3. COARSE (ADJECTIVE): Unpolished

Synonyms: harsh, unrefined             

Antonyms: polite, civilized

Example Sentence:

His popularity among his friends has reduced because of his coarse manners.

4. CONTEMPTIBLE (ADJECTIVE): Despicable

Synonyms: pitiful, vile            

Antonyms: respectful, admirable

Example Sentence:

The snobs in society look down at the poor with despicable attitude.

5. BEWILDER (VERB): Confuse

Synonyms: perplex, baffle    

Antonyms: inform, enlighten

Example Sentence:

This question of yours bewildered me.

6. ABRIDGMENT (NOUN): Summary 

Synonyms: synopsis, analysis   
 
 Antonyms: elaborate, expand

Example Sentence:

The act of abridgment of the holy books is not liked by the respective religious scholars.

7. APLOMB (NOUN): Calmness

Synonyms: coolness, composure   

Antonyms:  awkwardness, confusion 

Example Sentence:

I admire his aplomb under pressure. 

8. BRUSQUE (ADJECTIVE): Abrupt

Synonyms: brisk, gruff  
      
Antonyms:  smooth, polished

Example Sentence:

The inexperienced delivered her speech in a brusque manner.

9. ABDUCT (VERB): Steal 

Synonyms: carry off, kidnap     

Antonyms:  give away, surrender

Example Sentence:

The abducted goods are still untraceable.

10. DOUR (ADJECTIVE): Unyielding 

Synonyms: gloomy, stern         

Antonyms:  cheery, genial

Example Sentence:

He is a dull and a dour boy.

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