The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 14-08-2023

 

1. GAWK (VERB): stare at in amazement

Synonyms: glare, ogle

Antonyms: overlook, ignore

Example Sentence:

She gave him the letter and a fee that made him gawk.

2. VERIDICAL (ADJECTIVE): Accurate

Synonyms: authentic, definite 

Antonyms: imprecise, fake

Example Sentence:

Teachers showed reasonably veridical perceptions of memory development, especially in the area of memory strategies.

3. CONTEMPLATE (VERB): think about it seriously

Synonyms: consider, ponder 

Antonyms: neglect, reject

Example Sentence:

Our busy schedule does not allow much time to contemplate about the pleasant surroundings.

4. GRAPPLE (VERB): grab/wrestle

Synonyms: confront, contend. 

Antonyms: agree, avoid

Example Sentence:

Many companies are starting to grapple with this new technology’s limitations.

5. IMPORTUNATE (ADJECTIVE): whining person

Synonyms: appealing, pleading 

Antonyms: satisfied, content

Example Sentence:

His secretary shielded him from important visitors.

6. IRREDUCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): profiting

Synonyms: exclusive, final 

Antonyms: unprofitable, fruitless

Example Sentence:

We know that this form of association is not primary and irreducible.

7. IMPERTURBABLE (ADJECTIVE): not easily excited or upset

Synonyms: complacent, composed 

Antonyms: jittery, irritable

Example Sentence:

Ram says that he likes me because of my imperturbable nature.

8. HOARSE (ADJECTIVE): raspy in voice

Synonyms: harsh, gruff 

Antonyms: polite, smooth

Example Sentence:

His voice turned hoarse because he addressed several public gatherings.

9. WINSOME (ADJECTIVE): charming

Synonyms: captivating, delightful 

Antonyms: repulsive, unattractive

Example Sentence:

She gave her sister her most winsome smile.

10. EXPONENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): rapidly changing

Synonyms: aggressive, epidemic

 Antonyms: planned, schematic

Example Sentence:

Too many exponential experiments may hamper the growth of a company.

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