The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 25-11-2023

 

1-TEPID (Adjective) : Lacking enthusiasm or passion; indifferent.

Synonyms: Unenthusiastic, Halfhearted

Antonyms: Passionate, Zealous, Fervent

Sentence: The audience gave a tepid response to the speaker's uninspiring presentation.

2-TIDINGS (Noun) : an old-fashioned word for news or information

Synonyms: Information, Report

Sentences: 1. In times of uncertainty, people often seek tidings to stay informed about

current events.

2. The messenger arrived with tidings of victory from the battlefield.

3-SPURRED (Verb) : Urged or prompted someone to do something.

Synonyms: Motivated, Encouraged, Egged on

Antonyms: Deterred, Discouraged, Hindered

Sentence: The challenging task ahead spurred her to work harder

and overcome obstacles.

4-RECEDE (Verb): To move back or away from a previous position; To diminish or become less intense; withdraw from (a promise or agreement)

Synonyms: Retreat, Subside

Antonyms: Advance, Approach

Sentence: With time, the painful memories of the past started to recede

from her mind.

5-EUPHEMISM (Noun) : Substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

Synonyms: Circumlocution, Polite term

Antonyms: Bluntness, Candor

Sentence: 1. Senior citizen - Instead of saying elderly person.

2. Visually impaired - Instead of saying blind.

6-Idiosyncrasy (Noun) : a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has.

Synonyms: Quirk, Peculiar

Antonyms: Conformity, Commonality

Sentence: The artist's paintings were marked by an idiosyncrasy that made them instantly recognizable in the art world.

7-Kink (Noun): A flaw or obstacle in a plan or system;A twist or curl in something

that is otherwise straight.

Synonyms: Twist, Bend, Deviation

Antonyms: Straightness, Smoothness

Sentence: 1. The project faced a kink when unexpected expenses arose.

2. The cable had a kink in it, affecting the quality of the signal.

8-RAMP UP (Phrasal verb): To increase or raise the level, quantity, or intensity of something; To accelerate or escalate the pace or amount of a process or activity.

Synonyms: Intensify, Boost

Antonyms: Diminish, Scale down

Sentence: The company decided to ramp up production in response to the high demand for their product.

9-Rein in (Phrasal verb): To control or restrain something or someone.

Synonyms: Limit, Regulate

Antonyms: Unleash, Allow

Sentence: The teacher had to rein in the students' excitement before the field trip.

10-A RUDE SHOCK (Phrase): An unexpected and unpleasant surprise or revelation that is disappointing, unsettling, or disconcerting.

Synonyms: Harsh surprise, Jolt

Antonyms: Pleasant surprise

Sentence: The sudden drop in stock prices was a rude shock to investors who were expecting a stable market.

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