“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

 

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 119

1. DEVASTATE (VERB): destroy
 
Synonyms: ruin, wreck Antonyms: protect, save
 
Example Sentence: 
The entire area of the city was devastated by an earthquake.
2. DIZZY (ADJECTIVE): feel unsteady
 
Synonyms: woozy, giddy Antonyms: steady, aware
 
Example Sentence:
I was dizzy with anger and shame.
3. INORDINATE (ADJECTIVE): excessive
Synonyms: unreasonable, undue Antonyms: sensible, moderate
Example Sentence:
They spent an inordinate amount of time.
4. PROTRACT (VERB): extend 
Synonyms: draw out, prolong Antonyms: hasten, shorten
Example Sentence:
The guest did not protract his stay that evening above an hour longer.
5. PLUMMET (VERB): fall hard and fast 
Synonyms: plunge, collapse Antonyms: rise, grow
 
Example Sentence:
The rock plummeted to the bottom of the cliff. 
6. SQUABBLE (NOUN): minor fight
Synonyms: argument, quarrel Antonyms: harmony, agreement
Example Sentence: 
There have been a minor squabble about phone bills.
7. CONFINEMENT (NOUN): imprisonment
Synonyms: restriction, internment Antonyms: freedom, liberty
Example Sentence: 
She had been held in solitary confinement for four months.
 
8. BUSTLE (NOUN): quick and busy activity
Synonyms: hubbub, fuss Antonyms: calmness, relaxation
 
Example Sentence:
He doesn’t like the hustle and bustle of modern life.
9. CHAR (VERB): to burn or turn black by fire or heat.
 
Synonyms: scorch, sear Antonyms: douse, extinguish
 
Example Sentence:
The wood was charred by the intense heat.
10. ACCREDITED (ADJECTIVE): officially recognized
Synonyms: authorized, certified Antonyms: unofficial, uncertified
Example Sentence:
Accredited contents are given for our website.

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