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

 

1-GENEOLOGY: Noun: The study or tracing of the descent and history of a family, including the identification of ancestors, their relationships, and their biographical information. 

Synonyms: Heritage 

Antonyms: Anonymity, Alienation 

Sentence : The genealogy of the royal family was meticulously recorded in historical documents dating back centuries.

2-PROLIFERATION : Noun: The rapid and widespread increase or growth in the number or quantity of something

Synonyms: Escalation, Advancement

Antonyms: Decline, Abatement

Sentence: Concerns have been raised about the proliferation of nuclear weapons in certain regions of the world.

3-RIPARIAN: Adjective: Relating to or located on the banks or shores of a river, stream, or other body of water.

Sentence: The local community organized a cleanup effort to preserve the riparian ecosystem and prevent pollution of the nearby creek.

4-ESTUARINE : Adjective: Estuarine environments are characterized by their unique mix of fresh and saltwater and often support diverse ecosystems. 

Sentence: The estuarine ecosystem at the mouth of the river is home to various species of fish, birds, and marine life that thrive in brackish water conditions.

5-DECAPITATED: Verb: To cut off the head of a person or animal, typically as a form of execution or as a result of a violent act.

Synonyms: Executed, Beheaded

Antonyms: Spared, Preserved

Sentence: The horror movie featured a gruesome scene in which one of the characters was decapitated by a supernatural force.

6-HINGES : Noun: A crucial or pivotal point or factor upon which something depends or turns.

Synonyms: Fulcrum, Swivel

Antonyms: Rigid , Immobile

Sentence: The success of the project hinges on securing adequate funding from investors.

7-DISSIDENTS: Noun: Individuals or groups who publicly express strong disagreement, opposition, or dissent, especially against established political, social, or religious authorities or policies.

Synonyms: Agitators , Insurgents

Antonyms: Acquiescent , Followers

Sentence : The dissidents gathered in the town square to protest against the government's repressive policies.

8-STIFLE : Verb: To smother or suffocate someone or something by restricting airflow.

Synonyms: Quash , Curb

Antonyms: Unleash , Promulgate

Sentence : The heavy smoke in the room made it difficult to breathe, and she felt like it was stifling her.

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