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Vocabulary - 30.04.2016

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary - 15.05.2016
1. PROLIFERATE (VERB): spread rapidly or increase in number

Synonyms: escalate, multiply 

Antonyms: decline, lessen

Example Sentence:

People constantly slapping and swatting at the air, shows that insects of all kinds are proliferating.


2. COLLATE (VERB): to put information in a specific order

Synonyms: analogize, assemble Antonyms: scatter, disperse

Example Sentence: 

The nurse used to collate the patient’s records into stacks based on the spelling of the patient’s last name.


3. SACROSANCT (ADJECTIVE): too important or respected to be criticized or changed

Synonyms: sacred , pious Antonym: condemned, disapproved

Example Sentence: 

The writer felt that his work was too sacrosanct to be criticized by the media people.


4. VEHEMENT (ADJECTIVE): passionate

Synonyms: opinionated, fervent Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

Example Sentence: 

John wrote a vehement letter to the manager as he was highly disappointed in the room service he received at the hotel.


5. UPBRAID (VERB): to harshly criticize

Synonyms: scold, chastise Antonyms: compliment, laud

Example Sentence: 

James’ parents upbraided him for not passing a single class this semester.


6. TRITE (ADJECTIVE): unoriginal or lacking in importance

Synonyms: silly, banal Antonyms: relevant, impressive

Example Sentence: 

I tend to avoid trite conversations at meetings because they are lethargic


7. SPITEFUL (ADJECTIVE): hateful

Synonyms: vicious, malicious Antonyms: friendly, affectionate

Example Sentence: 

With a spiteful look on the stranger’s face, Lean knew she was in danger.


8. COVETOUS (ADJECTIVE): greedy

Synonyms: desirous, avaricious Antonyms: generous, benevolent

Example Sentence: 

Augustus was known for his wise methods of governance despite his covetous and cruel nature.


9. SUPPLE (ADJECTIVE): flexible

Synonyms: bendable, agile Antonyms: rigid, brittle

Example sentence: 

Clay starts out a supple substance, but once molded and dried, it creates beautiful things.


10. INIMICAL (ADJECTIVE): not friendly 

Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic Antonyms: favorable, friendly

Example Sentence: 

As long as India and Pakistan remain inimical, there won’t ever be peace between the two countries.



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