The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 07-09-2023

 

1-ALLEGIANCE : Noun: A commitment to support and uphold the interests and values of the entity to which one owes allegiance.

Synonyms: Fealty, Loyalty

Antonyms: Rebellion, Defection

Sentence: Despite facing numerous challenges, her unwavering allegiance to her principles made her a respected leader.

2-PLAQUE : Noun: A flat, thin, and typically rectangular or circular plate or tablet.

Synonyms: Plate

Antonyms: Indentation

Sentence: Regular brushing and flossing help prevent the buildup of dental plaque.

3-RESURGENCE: Noun: a revival or renewal of something that was previously less significant or dormant.

Synonyms: Recovery, Reawakening

Antonyms: Decay, Decline

Sentence: The team's resurgence in the playoffs surprised everyone, as they went from being underdogs to championship contenders.

4-DYSTOPIA: Noun: an imaginary or fictional society or world characterized by oppressive, undesirable, and often nightmarish conditions.

Synonyms: Apocalypse

Antonyms: Utopia

Sentence: The artist's painting portrayed a bleak and desolate dystopia, with crumbling buildings and a polluted sky.

5-PERCOLATES: Verb: the gradual spreading or dissemination of ideas, information, or influences.

Synonyms: Defuse, Penetrate

Antonyms: Stagnate, Clog

Sentence: Rainwater percolates through the soil, replenishing the underground aquifers.

6-PREDELICTIONS :Noun: inherent tendencies or inclinations that make a person or thing more likely to exhibit certain behaviour or react in a particular way, often due to genetic, psychological, or environmental factors.

Synonyms: Propensities

Antonyms: Aversions

Sentence: Early exposure to music can create a predisposition for a lifelong love of the arts.

7-GUISE: Noun: The external appearance or manner in which someone or something appears.

Synonyms: Façade, Mien

Antonyms: Reality, Authenticity

Sentence: The abandoned mansion had an eerie and dilapidated guise, but beneath the decay, it held a rich history waiting to be uncovered.

8-CRAMMING: Verb & Noun: The action of engaging in intensive, last-minute studying or memorization.

Synonyms: Swot, Cram-in

Antonyms: Steady-learning

Sentence: She had to cram all night to prepare for the presentation she forgot about until the last minute.

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