The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 08-09-2023

 

1-ABROGATION: Noun: The act of formally repealing or abolishing a law, rule, agreement, or custom, especially by an authority or government.

Synonyms: Annulment, Revocation

Antonyms: Validation

Sentence: The council voted for the abrogation of the outdated bylaws that no longer served the community's needs.

2-ANTHROPOGENIC : Adjective: Relating to or resulting from human activities, particularly those that have a significant impact on the natural environment, climate, or ecosystem.

Synonyms: Man-made

Antonyms: Organic, Wild

Sentence: The construction of the dam was criticized for its significant anthropogenic impact on the local ecosystem and wildlife.

3-ASSIMILATE: Verb: To take in and incorporate information, ideas, or culture into one's own understanding or way of life.

Synonyms: Imbibe, Acquire

Antonyms: Isolate, Segregate

Sentence: It took him a while to assimilate the complex scientific concepts, but with time and effort, he mastered them.

4-DUTIFUL: Adjective: Obedient and respectful in carrying out tasks or following orders.

Synonyms: Devoted, Compliant

Antonyms: Negligent, Rebellious

Sentence: His dutiful response to his teacher's instructions earned him praise for his respectful behaviour in the classroom.

5-TRAVESTY : Noun: An event or situation that is a complete failure, disappointment, or mockery of what it was supposed to be.

Synonyms: Spoof, Ridicule

Antonyms: Honesty, Realism

Sentence: His attempt to imitate the famous singer's voice turned into a travesty that left the audience in stitches.

6-VINDICTIVE: Adjective: Having a strong desire for revenge or a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, often with a malicious or spiteful attitude.

Synonyms: Revengeful, Spiteful

Antonyms: Magnanimous, Gracious

Sentence: The vindictive rivalry between the two sports teams often led to heated and aggressive matches on the field.

7-DUPING: Verb: Deceiving or tricking someone into believing something that is not true, typically with the intention of taking advantage of them.

Synonyms: Swindling, Conning

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity

Sentence: The magician's act was all about duping the audience with his clever illusions.

8-INUNDATION : Noun: An overwhelming abundance or surge of something, such as emotions, information, or requests.

Synonyms: Avalanche, Deluge

Antonyms: Desiccation, Drainage

Sentence: Despite the inundation of negative reviews, the movie still managed to attract a large audience.

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