The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 27-07-2023

 

1. PLACARDS(Noun): A large notice or poster, often used for advertising or

promoting an event.

Synonyms: Billboard , Notice

Sentence: The protesters held placards with powerful slogans, demanding action against climate change.

2. PROSTRATE(Adjective, Verb) : Lying flat on the ground, face down, as an act of submission , Overwhelmed, physically or emotionally exhausted

Synonyms: Supine , Helpless , Subjugate

Antonyms: Erect , Strengthen , Rise

Sentence: After completing their prayer, they prostrated themselves before the altar.

3. RANSACK (Verb) : To search thoroughly or vigorously through a place, often causing disorder

Synonyms: Pillage , Plunder

Antonyms: Systematize , Tidy

Sentence: The burglar ransacked the house, tearing apart furniture and drawers in search of money and jewelry.

4. DOUSE(Verb): To pour a liquid, usually water, over someone or something, often to extinguish a fire or to make something wet.

Synonyms: Dench , Splash

Antonyms: Ignite , Spark

Sentence: The firefighters quickly doused the flames, preventing the fire from spreading further.

5. BENUMB(Verb) : To dull or deaden someone's emotions or reactions.

Synonyms: Deaden , Stun

Antonyms: Invigorate , Activate

Sentence: The shocking news seemed to benumb her mind, leaving her speechless.

6. DANGLE (Verb) : To hang something loosely and allow it to swing or sway.

Synonyms: Hang , Swing

Sentence: The keys dangled from the doorknob, just out of the child's reach.

7. STACK(Noun , Verb) : A large quantity or number of things arranged in an orderly manner.

Synonyms: Mound , Pile, Heap

Antonyms: Disarray , Sparsity

Sentence: The warehouse had a stack of boxes waiting to be shipped.

8. FIERY(Adjective): burning or emitting flames

Synonyms: Fervent , Blaze

Antonyms: Cool , Apathetic

Sentence: The fiery dragon breathed out flames, scorching everything in its path.

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