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The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 06-03-2024

Mahendra Guru







1. CARDINAL

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: A high-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church; a bird with predominantly red plumage and a crest on the head.

Synonyms: Cleric, bishop, bird species.

Antonyms: Layperson, non-bird.

Sentence: The cardinal delivered a sermon to the congregation during the Sunday service.

Adjective: Meaning: Of primary importance; fundamental or essential.

Synonyms: Fundamental, essential, principal, key.

Antonyms: Insignificant, secondary, unimportant.

Sentence: The cardinal rule of safety is to always wear a helmet when riding a bike.

2. REPERCUSSION

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: The unintended consequence or indirect effect of an action or event; an outcome or result, especially one that is significant or far-reaching.

Synonyms: Consequence, aftermath, effect, impact.

Antonyms: Cause, action, origin.

Sentence: The decision to cut funding for education had serious repercussions, leading to a decline in the quality of schools and educational resources.

3. CHAUVINIST

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular group, cause, or gender, often with a belief in the superiority of that group.

Synonyms: Partisan, bigot, zealot, extremist.

Antonyms: Egalitarian, moderate, unbiased.

Sentence: He was criticized for being a chauvinist, always asserting the superiority of his cultural background.

4. VANDALISE

Parts of Speech: VERB

Meaning: To deliberately destroy or damage public or private property.

Synonyms: Deface, destroy, damage, desecrate.

Antonyms: Preserve, protect, respect.

Sentence: The group of vandals vandalized the park by spray-painting graffiti on the walls and breaking several benches.

5. CONFLAGRATION

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: An extensive and destructive fire that causes significant damage.

Synonyms: Blaze, inferno, firestorm.

Antonyms: Extinguishment, dousing.

Sentence: The historic building was engulfed in a conflagration that took hours for firefighters to bring under control.

6. LAMENTING

Parts of Speech: VERB

Meaning: Expressing grief, sorrow, or regret; mourning or expressing sadness.

Synonyms: Mourn, grieve, wail, weep.

Antonyms: Rejoice, celebrate, be glad.

Sentence: She was lamenting the loss of her beloved pet, expressing her sorrow through tears and heartfelt words.

7. IMPUNITY

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: Exemption from punishment or harm; freedom from the consequences of one's actions.

Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, invulnerability.

Antonyms: Accountability, responsibility, liability.

Sentence: The corrupt official acted with impunity, knowing that the legal system was too weak to hold him accountable for his actions.

8. INCUMBENT

Parts of Speech: ADJ.

Meaning : Currently holding a position, often used in reference to a person holding an office or a position.

Synonyms: Current, present, holding, occupying.

Antonyms: Former, past, previous.

Sentence: The incumbent president is running for re-election.

9. DELEGITIMISATION

Parts of Speech: NOUN

Meaning: The act or process of undermining or questioning the legitimacy or authority of something, such as an institution, government, or individual.

Synonyms: Discrediting, undermining, questioning legitimacy.

Antonyms: Legitimization, validation, support.

Sentence: The constant criticism and allegations aimed at the elected government contributed to the delegitimization of the political process in the eyes of the public.

10. MUZZLE

Parts of Speech: VERB

Meaning: To fit a muzzle on an animal; to prevent someone or something from expressing their thoughts or feelings.

Synonyms: Restrain, silence, gag.

Antonyms: Unmuzzle, free, release.

Sentence: The government attempted to muzzle the media, limiting the freedom of the press.










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