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The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 06-02-2024

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1. CONFERRED

Parts of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Granted or bestowed (an honor, title, or power) upon someone.

Discussed or consulted with others to exchange opinions or information.

Synonym: Bestowed, awarded, granted.

Antonym: Withheld, denied, refused.

Example Sentence: The university conferred the prestigious award on the outstanding student for her academic achievements.

2. STIMULANT

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Something that increases activity, energy, or alertness.

Synonym: Energizer, invigorator, booster.

Antonym: Depressant, sedative, relaxant.

Example Sentence: A brisk walk in the morning can act as a natural stimulant, boosting your energy for the day.

3. PEDESTAL

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A support or base upon which a statue, column, or structure is placed.

A position of high regard or admiration, often placing someone or something in an elevated status.

Synonym: Base, stand, foundation.

Antonym: Ground, floor , Obscurity, insignificance, lowliness..

Example Sentence: The artist placed the beautiful sculpture on a marble pedestal in the center of the gallery.

4. REMINISCED

Parts of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To indulge in the act of recalling or thinking about past experiences, events, or memories with a sense of nostalgia.

Synonym: Recalled, remembered, reflected, recounted.

Antonym: Forgot, neglected, ignored.

Example Sentence: As they gathered around the fireplace, the old friends reminisced about their school days, sharing stories and laughter.

5. SOVEREIGNTY

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning : The supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself or another state; autonomy or independence.

Synonym: Autonomy, independence, self-government, supremacy.

Antonym: Subjugation, dependence, submission.

Example Sentence: The nation celebrated its regained sovereignty after years of struggle for independence, marking a significant milestone in its history.

6. UNANIMOUSLY

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In complete agreement or unity, with everyone expressing the same opinion or vote.

Synonym: Unanimously, united, consensually, collectively.

Antonym: Disagreed, discordantly,

Example Sentence: The board of directors unanimously approved the proposal for the new project, showcasing their shared confidence in its potential success.

7. EUPHEMISM

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The use of a mild or indirect expression in place of a harsh or blunt one, often to soften the impact or to make something less offensive.

Synonym: Substitution, understatement, polite term, circumlocution.

Antonym: Bluntness, directness, plain speaking.

Example Sentence: Instead of using the term "let go," the manager employed a euphemism by saying that some employees would be "transitioning out of the company."

8. HEGEMONY

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Synonym: Dominance, control, supremacy, leadership.

Antonym: Subordination, subjugation, inferiority.

Example Sentence: The military and economic hegemony of the superpower was evident in its influence over global politics and trade agreements.

9. CONSOLIDATION

Parts of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The action or process of making something stronger, more solid, or more effective; the act of combining or merging different things into a single, unified whole.

Synonym: Integration, amalgamation, merging, unification.

Antonym: Disintegration, fragmentation, separation.

Example Sentence: The company's consolidation of its various departments led to increased efficiency and improved communication among team members.

10. REINFORCE

Parts of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To strengthen or support with additional force, material, or personnel; to make something stronger or more resilient.

Synonym: Strengthen, fortify, bolster, support, enhance.

Antonym: Weaken, undermine, diminish, sabotage.

Example Sentence: The construction team decided to reinforce the foundation of the building to ensure its stability during earthquakes.

 

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