The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams |13-12-2023

 

1-OMINOUSLY(ADVERB): to describe an action or manner that suggests something bad, threatening, or foreboding is about to happen.

Synonym: Menacingly, threateningly, forebodingly, portentously

Antonym: Reassuringly, optimistically, cheerfully, hopefully

Example Sentence: The CEO's announcement about potential layoffs hung ominously in the air, causing anxiety among the employees..

2-IMPERILLED(ADJECTIVE): being in danger, at risk, or facing a threat to safety or well-being.

Synonyms: Endangered, jeopardized, at risk, threatened, precarious

Antonyms: Safe, secure, protected, out of danger, unharmed

Example Sentence: The imperilled species of birds face extinction due to habitat loss and environmental changes.

3-ABROGATION(noun) : The act of repealing, abolishing, or formally putting an end to a law, agreement, custom, or right

Synonyms: Repeal, annulment, revocation, nullification, cancellation

Antonyms: Confirmation, endorsement, approval, ratification, enactment

Example Sentence: The abrogation of the outdated policy paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable approach.

4-AUDACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): someone or something that is bold, daring, or fearless, often with a willingness to take risks or engage in actions that others might find surprising or unconventional.

Synonyms: Bold, daring, fearless, courageous, adventurous

Antonyms: Cautious, timid, reserved, fearful, conservative

Example Sentence: Her audacious plan to start her own business at such a young age impressed many in the industry.

5-LEGITIMISE (VERB): To make something legal, valid, or acceptable according to established rules or standards.

Synonyms: Validate, authorize, legitimize, legalize, sanction

Antonyms: Invalidate, illegalize, prohibit, disallow

Example Sentence: The government passed a law to legitimise the use of certain medicinal herbs for therapeutic purposes.

6-UNCONSCIONABLE (ADJECTIVE): something that is extremely unfair, unreasonable, or morally unacceptable

Synonyms: Unfair, unjust, excessive, immoral, unethical

Antonyms: Fair, just, reasonable, conscionable, ethical

Example Sentence: The company's decision to exploit child labour was deemed unconscionable by human rights advocates.

7-ENUNCIATE (VERB): to pronounce words or express ideas clearly and distinctly.

Synonyms: Articulate, pronounce, express, state, vocalize

Antonyms: Mumble, slur, garble, muffle, stutter

Example Sentence: It's important to enunciate your words when speaking in public to ensure that your message is understood by the audience.

8-ENVISAGE (VERB): to contemplate, visualize, or foresee something in the future.

Synonyms: Contemplate, visualize, imagine, foresee, picture

Antonyms: Disregard, ignore, overlook, neglect, forget

Example Sentence: She could hardly envisage the challenges that awaited her on the adventurous journey.

9-PECULIAR (ADJECTIVE): It often refers to something unusual, strange, or distinctive in a way that is different from what is normal or expected.

Synonyms: Odd, strange, unique, distinct, unusual

Antonyms: Common, typical, ordinary, familiar, conventional

Example Sentence: The peculiar sound coming from the old house at night made the
neighbourhood residents uneasy.

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