The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 27-08-2023

 

1-SMEAR:  Noun, Verb: to spread or apply a substance (e.g., paint, ink, or grease) in a hasty, careless, or uneven manner, resulting in a blotchy or messy appearance.

Sentence: The party cadres resorted to hooliganism when their demands were not met in the meeting by the government.

2-UNTOWARD : Adjective: Situations or behaviour that is difficult, awkward, or contrary to what is desired or appropriate.

Synonyms: Inappropriate, Unseemly

Antonyms: Promising, Expected

Sentence: The sudden untoward weather change caught the hikers off guard, leaving them stranded in the mountains.

3-ABJURED: Verb:solemnly renounce or give up a belief, claim, or allegiance, often under oath.

Synonyms: Forsake, Repudiate

Antonyms: Embrace

Sentence: After facing a crisis of conscience, the politician publicly abjured his former party's policies, vowing to work independently for the betterment of the people.

4-TURPITUDE:Noun: Morally reprehensible or disgraceful behaviour or character.

Synonyms: Depravity, Evil

Antonyms: Virtue, Morality, Integrity

Sentence: The judge was appalled by the defendant's actions, considering them to be a clear display of moral turpitude, leading to a severe sentence.

5-SNAGS: Noun: A complication or problem that causes a delay or difficulty.

Synonyms: Obstacle, Impediment

Antonyms: Facilitation

Sentence: The construction project faced several snags, including a shortage of building materials and bad weather conditions.

6-IMPENDING : Adjective: Imminent or about to happen, often used to describe something threatening or significant that is expected to occur in the near future.

Synonyms: Looming, Approaching

Antonyms: Distant, Remote

Sentence: She had a sense of unease due to the impending job interview.

7-METICULOUS: Adjective: Showing great attention to detail, thoroughness, and precision in work or actions.

Synonyms: Careful, Diligent

Antonyms: Sloppy, Negligent

Sentence: The artist was known for her meticulous attention to every brushstroke, creating intricate and lifelike paintings.

8-REVERIE:Noun: A state of being lost in thought, often characterized by daydreaming, contemplation, or pleasant fantasies.

Synonyms: Fantasy, Reflection

Antonyms: Reality, Focus

Sentence: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore often lured him into a state of reverie.

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