The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 18-11-2023

 

1-CONFLAGRATION(Noun) : A large and destructive fire that causes significant damage.

Synonyms: Holocaust, Catastrophe

Antonyms: Quenching, Extinguishment

Sentence: The city was in chaos as the conflagration engulfed several buildings, and firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the raging blaze under control.

2-ETHNIC: Pertaining to characteristics, customs, and traditions of a specific cultural or racial group.

Synonyms: Racial, National, Tribal

Antonyms: Universal

Sentence: The neighbourhood was known for its ethnic diversity, with people from various cultural backgrounds coming together to celebrate and share their traditions.

3-ENRAGE(Verb) : To provoke intense anger or rage in someone.

Synonyms: Irritate, Provoke

Antonyms: Appease, Placate

Sentence : The news of the unfair decision enrages him, causing him to express his frustration and anger at the unjust treatment he had received.

4-OSTENSIBLY: Outwardly appearing or seeming, often with the implication that the appearance may be deceptive.

Synonyms: Allegedly, Evidently

Antonyms: Truly, Actually

Sentence: He was ostensibly interested in the meeting, nodding along with the discussion, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere, betraying his lack of true engagement.

5-RAGING : Exhibiting intense or passionate emotion.

Synonyms: Furious, Violent

Antonyms: Tranquil, Moderate

Sentence: The raging storm unleashed its fury, with howling winds and torrential rain, causing

chaos throughout the coastal town.

6-FRATERNAL(Adjective) : Characteristic of or befitting a brother; brotherly.

Synonyms: Sibling, Collegial

Antonyms: Estranged, Antagonistic

Sentence: The fraternal bond between the two brothers was evident in the way they supported each other through thick and thin, always offering a helping hand when needed.

7-DAUNTING(adjective) : Intimidating or causing apprehension. , Overwhelming in size or difficulty.

Synonyms: Formidable

Antonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring

Sentence: The prospect of climbing the steep and treacherous mountain was daunting, but the experienced mountaineer felt a surge of determination to conquer the challenge.

8-FESTERING(Adjective) : Becoming worse or more intense over time.

Synonyms: Brewing, Rankling

Antonyms: Resolving, Settling

Sentence: The festering tension between the two colleagues finally erupted into a heated argument during the team meeting, revealing long-standing issues that needed to be addressed.

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