The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 21-07-2023

 

1. SOGGY (Adjective) : गीला : Something that is thoroughly wet

Synonyms: Soaked, Waterlogged, Saturated

Antonyms: dry, arid, parched

Sentence: After playing in the rain, the kids came back inside with soggy clothes and shoes.

2. EMBROILED(Adjective) : to be involved in a difficult, complicated, or heated situation, often with conflicts or disputes.

Synonyms: ensnared, entwined

Antonyms: uninvolved, disengaged

Sentence: The politician became embroiled in a scandal that damaged his reputation.

3. VENALITY(Noun) : the quality or state of being open to bribery, corruption

Synonyms: immorality, unscrupulousness

Antonyms: integrity, honesty

Sentence: The government was plagued by venality, with many officials involved in

corrupt practices.

4. ANACHRONISM (Noun) : तिथि व समय की अशुद्धता : a person, custom, or object that belongs to a different era.

Synonyms: old-fashioned, outdated

Antonyms: modern, current

Sentence: In the historical movie, there was an anachronism when a character used a smartphone in a scene set in the 18th century.

5. MISCONSTRUE(Verb) : गलत  समझ लेना : to interpret or understand something incorrectly

Synonyms: misread, misconceive

Antonyms: grasp, comprehend

Sentence: The reporter misconstrued the politician's statement, leading to a false headline in the newspaper.

6. DEROGATORY (Adjective): अनादरपूर्ण: shows a critical, disrespectful, or belittling attitude towards someone or something.

Synonyms: disparaging, offensive

Antonyms: complimentary, respectful

Sentence: She was hurt by the derogatory comments made about her appearance.

7. DEROSTERED(Verb) : हटा दिया गया: the action of removing someone from a roster or list, usually in a formal or official capacity.

Synonyms: Removed, excluded

Antonyms: Included, listed

Sentence: The unreliable player was derostered from the team before the championship.

8. SLUGFEST(Noun) : a heated and intense physical fight or a contest marked by aggressive and forceful actions.

Synonyms: Brawl, melee, scuffle

Antonyms: harmony, agreement

Sentence: The boxing match turned into a  slugfest as both fighters relentlessly traded

powerful punches.

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