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Vocabulary - 24.07.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary
1. WREST (VERB): take violently

Synonyms: seize, usurp 

Antonyms: give, bestow

Example Sentence: 

In elections every party tries to wrest initiative from opposite parties by hook or by crook.


2. WRATH (NOUN): extreme anger

Synonyms: asperity, conniption Antonyms: calm, peace 

Example Sentence: 

The natural calamities are manifestation of divine wrath and scourge.


3. WAIVE (VERB): give up

Synonyms: abandon, prorogue Antonyms: approve, expedite

Example Sentence: 

He pled guilty to the charges and waived his right to appeal.


4. UNSAVORY (ADJECTIVE): nasty, disgusting

Synonyms: distasteful, obnoxious Antonyms: agreeable, appetizing 

Example Sentence: 

Her unsavory remarks about the host broke up the party suddenly.


5. TENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): fragile, delicate 

Synonyms: flimsy, shaky Antonyms: strong, firm 

Example Sentence: 

The constituents of the present government are held by tenuous ties.


6. TYRO (NOUN): someone new to a field or activity

Synonyms: beginner, abecedarian Antonyms: expert, professional 

Example Sentence: 

Though he is just a tyro in business, he works like a veteran.


7. TRANQUIL (ADJECTIVE): quiet, peaceful

Synonyms: amicable, balmy Antonyms: agitated, harsh 

Example Sentence: 

The place was tranquil and appealing.


8. SUBJUGATE (VERB): conquer 

Synonyms: enslave, crush Antonyms: surrender, lose 

Example Sentence: 

The king was overthrown as he was unable to subjugate the traitors.


9. SPURIOUS (ADJECTIVE): counterfeit, fake

Synonyms: bogus, false Antonyms: genuine, authentic 

Example Sentence: 

There is glut of spurious drugs in the market.


10. REPLENISH (VERB): fill up again 

Synonyms: furnish, refill Antonyms: deplete, damage 

Example Sentence: 

When the food ran out, it was replenished by the rescue team promptly.







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