The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 16-10-2023

 

1-MYSTIQUE: Noun: an air of mystery, intrigue, or fascination surrounding a person, thing, or concept

Synonyms: Aura, allure, charisma 

Antonyms : plainness, ordinariness 

Sentence : The old mansion on the hill had a mystique that inspired ghost stories and urban legends among the locals.

2-BLITZKRIEG: Noun : A military strategy or tactic characterized by sudden, intense, and overwhelming attacks

Synonyms: Lightning war

Antonyms: gradual advance.

Sentence: During World War II, the German military employed the blitzkrieg strategy to swiftly advance through Europe, gaining territory at a remarkable pace.

3-CONFIDANT: Noun: A confidant is someone in whom you have complete confidence and trust.

Synonyms: ally, advisor.

Antonyms: betrayer, adversary

Sentence: A loyal confidant can be an invaluable source of emotional support during challenging times.

4-SMACK  : Noun: a sharp, resounding noise or the sound of something hitting or being struck.

Synonyms : Crack, snap, pop, clap.

Antonyms : Silence, quiet, hush.

Sentence: The smack of the ball hitting the bat echoed across the baseball field.

5-IMPUTATION : Noun: assigning responsibility or blame for a particular action or

outcome.

Synonyms: ascription, assignment

Antonyms: exculpation, denial.

Sentence: The imputation of success to hard work and dedication is a common theme in motivational literature.

6-UMBRAGE: Noun: a sense of suspicion or doubt regarding someone's actions or motives.

Synonyms: Offense, resentment

Antonyms: contentment, indifference.

Sentence: She took umbrage at his comment, considering it a personal attack

on her abilities.

7-INDENTURED: Adjective: a person who is bound by an indenture or contract

Synonyms: Bonded, apprenticed

Antonyms: liberated, emancipated

Sentence: The indentured servants had to work for several years to fulfil their contract and gain their freedom.

8-REPUGNANT: Adjective: extremely distasteful, offensive, or repulsive.

Synonyms: Abhorrent, revolting

Antonyms: Pleasant, agreeable

Sentence: The use of child labour in that factory was not only illegal but also morally repugnant to most people.

9-CONFISCATE: Verb: to seize or take possession of someone's property

Synonyms: Seize, impound

Antonyms: Return, give back

Sentence: It's against the law to confiscate someone's property without a valid reason or legal authority.

10-FLOUNDER: Noun, Verb: a person or organization experiencing confusion or problems.

Synonyms: stumble, falter

Antonyms: flourish, thrive

Sentence: She floundered in her new job, unsure of her responsibilities and how to handle them.

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