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Vocabulary

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1. EXCRUCIATE (VERB): agonize: (कष्ट पहुंचाना)  Synonyms: anguish, bother  Antonyms: equity, fairness  Example Sentence:  Swastika stood back, excruciated by the possibility.  2. CONCRETE (ADJECTIVE): actual: (वास्तविक)  Synonyms:

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LAGGARD (NOUN): (सुस्त):idler Synonyms:  straggler, lingerer Antonyms: winner, hard worker Example Sentence: Ankit was always the laggard who finished in last place. ACQUIESCE (VERB): (मौन स्वीकृति देना):accede Synonyms: conform, comply Antonyms: deny, resist

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1. INVECTIVE (NOUN): verbal abuse:(निंदा करना) Synonyms: denunciation, tirade Antonyms: exculpation, exoneration  Example Sentence: The invective he faced for his actions were of no effect. 2. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm:(शांत)

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1. INSISTENCE (NOUN): (ज़ोर) demand  Synonyms: urging, emphasis  Antonyms: satisfaction, satiation  Example Sentence:  Our insistence for luxuries should not cause a misery to anyone.  2. NEGATE (VERB): (प्रतिवाद करना) contradict  Synonyms: annihilate,

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1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन)  Synonyms: tough, unimaginable  Antonyms: banal, mundane  Example Sentence:  The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army.  2. DROUGHT

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1. UPHILL (ADJECTIVE): difficult:(कठिन)  Synonyms: tough, unimaginable  Antonyms: banal, mundane  Example Sentence:  The article had a glorious description regarding the uphill task done by the army.  2. DROUGHT

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1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): buoyant (उत्साहित)  Synonyms: happy, cheery  Antonyms: depressed, discouraged  Example Sentence:  He is a very upbeat person.  2. SPUR (NOUN): incitement (प्रेरणा)  Synonyms: catalyst, excitant  Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance  Example

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1. SNITCH (VERB): (प्रकट करना) reveal  Synonyms: divulge, evince  Antonyms: conceal, suppress  Example Sentence:  Today Akshima is going to snitch her secret. 2. NUMB (ADJECTIVE): (सुन्न) dazed  Synonyms: indifferent, frozen 

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TOUT (VERB):show off(अपनी संपदा या चातुर्य का प्रदर्शन करना) Synonyms: praise, brag about Antonyms: blame, conceal  Example Sentence: He was touting, trying to make a really big

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1.REPINE (VERB): complain Synonyms: grumble, lament                   Antonyms: compliment, praise     Example Sentence: He always repines about his peer.           INURE(VERB): familiarize Synonyms: acclimate, toughen Antonyms: neglect, soften    Example Sentence:

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EMERGE (VERB):develop Synonyms: appear, arrive        Antonyms: abandon, decrease Example sentence: Big cows emerged from the fog. TAME (ADJECTIVE):docile Synonyms: mild, subdued             Antonyms: harsh, rough Example sentence: It is a tame dog. UNACCEPTABLE (ADJECTIVE):undesirable Synonyms: objectionable,

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INGENUITY(NOUN): Cleverness Synonyms: ability, brilliance      Antonyms: clumsiness, ignorance Example Sentence:   As per my view, this task is difficult and may require some ingenuity. SWIRL(VERB): Spin around Synonyms: churn, roil         Antonyms: straighten, uncoil Example Sentence: The leaves were swirled along the ground

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1. DISTORTION (NOUN): deformity Synonyms: bias, misuse                        Antonyms: clarity, perfection Example sentence: Private tuitions is against the backdrop of a distortion that India’s school system  must be prepared for.

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1. FLACCID (ADJECTIVE): nerveless  Synonyms: enfeebled, debilitated Antonyms: taut, firm Example Sentence: The patient’s condition is appearing as flaccid as at first. 2. CHICANERY (NOUN): dishonesty or fraud Synonyms: Intrigue, machination Antonyms: forthrightness,

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1. PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): betraying Synonyms: deceitful, deceptive  Antonyms: honest, forthright Example Sentence: His perfidious nature led him nowhere. 2. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): repulsive Synonyms: disgusting, hateful  Antonyms: agreeable, decent  Example Sentence: His obnoxious

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CURB(NOUN): control Synonyms: restriction, rein           Antonyms: freedom, encouragement Example Sentence:  Taking a few deep breaths may curb your temper. SURREPTITIOUSLY (ADVERB):secretly Synonyms: covertly, clandestinely         Antonyms: openly, publicly Example Sentence: It was a surreptitiously printed material.

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1. VERITABLE (ADJECTIVE): authentic   Synonyms: genuine, actual Antonyms: fake, unreal Example Sentence:  Our guide narrated a veritable tale about the great tomb in Agra. 2. VENAL (ADJECTIVE): bribable  

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1. ZEST (NOUN): flavoring Synonyms: pungency, piquancy Antonyms: dullness, blandness Example Sentence: My brother’s remark added a certain zest to the atmosphere. 2. WHIMSICAL (ADJECTIVE): playful Synonyms: amusing, funny Antonyms: behaving, sensible Example

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1. CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE): blameworthy Synonyms: wrong, guilty        Antonyms: innocent, clean Example Sentence: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable. 2. CULMINATION (NOUN): climax Synonyms: conclusion,

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NUDGE (VERB):a slight push Synonyms: poke, prod                            Antonyms: emulate, pull Example sentence: He nudged my elbow when he saw his father enter the house. BOLSTER (VERB):support Synonyms: strengthen, boost                       Antonyms: hinder,

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1. EXUDE (VERB): emit Synonyms: leak, discharge Antonyms: conceal, keep Example sentence: There was a factory nearby which exuded a pungent smell. 2. EXTROVERT (ADJECTIVE): sociable person Synonyms: gregarious, lively Antonyms: introvert, loner

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1. MORDANT (ADJECTIVE): sarcastic   Synonyms: caustic, sardonic Antonyms: kind, nice   Example Sentence: The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts.   2. ALTERCATION (NOUN): fight, often

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1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence   Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, incompetence Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want.     2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame  

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1. REDUNDANT (ADJECTIVE): excessive, repetitious Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary   Antonyms: necessary, essential   Example Sentence: The programmer deleted the redundant line of code that added no value to

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PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Treacherous Synonyms: insidious, betraying                    Antonyms: honest, reliable Example Sentence: Madan proved to be a perfidious member of their family. BITER (NOUN):kid  Synonyms: boy, youngster         

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LANGUISH (VERB):droop Synonyms: deteriorate, dwindle                               Antonyms: develop, grow Example sentence: I pray that the judge gives the criminal a lifetime to languish in prison.   GRIMLY (VERB):harshly Synonyms: brutally, powerfully                       

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1. KNAVERY (NOUN): badness Synonyms: immorality, corruption Antonyms: benevolence, benefit Example sentence:  Knavery is not allowed in any circumstances. 2. DELECTATION (NOUN): amusement Synonyms: elation, enjoyment Antonyms: depression, dislike Example sentence:  Alisha cooks

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1. DEBUNK (VERB): expose as ridiculously false Synonyms: disprove, unmask Antonyms: uphold, praise Example Sentence: They will surely debunk the myth later.   2. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms 

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1. TAINT (VERB): disgrace   Synonyms: shame, dishonour    Antonyms: respect, honour Example Sentence: The celebrities were tainted by the media.   2. TANTALIZE (VERB): torture   Synonyms: frustrate, tease Antonyms: please,

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SWERVE (VERB):turn aside Synonyms: deflect, skid                      Antonyms: straighten, go direct Example Sentence: The bus driver swerved the bus in order to avoid the collision.   SOOT (NOUN):grime Synonyms: grit, dirt                             Antonyms: cleanliness, sanitation

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HITHERTO (ADVERB):previously Synonyms: formerly, earlier                              Antonyms: later, after Example sentence: I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in my other ventures.   DEPRAVE (VERB):bestialize Synonyms: brutalize, debase                       Antonyms: improve, purify Example

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1. CABOODLE (NOUN): collection of something Synonyms: assemblage, chunk Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence:  She has no use for the whole caboodle. 2. CACHET (NOUN): prestige Synonyms: status, stature Antonyms: unimportance, obscurity Example

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1. COALESCE (VERB): to grow together Synonyms: fuse, blend Antonyms: separation, unmix   Example Sentence: Polymer molecules coalesce and surround the structural fibers. 2. DISENCHANTED (ADJECTIVE): freed from a strong

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1. PERENNIAL (ADJECTIVE): permanent   Synonyms: ceaseless, perpetual    Antonyms: temporary, ephemeral Example Sentence: Tea-plants are perennial, and are set about four feet apart on hillsides. 2. PEEVISH

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1.NOXIOUS(ADJECTIVE): foul Synonyms: toxic, pernicious         Antonyms: good, healthy Example Sentence: This perfume has a noxious smell.   DRACONIAN(ADJECTIVE): harsh Synonyms: cruel, strict         Antonyms: contrite, pliable Example Sentence:   Adolf Hitler was a

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ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE):industrious Synonyms: diligent, attentive                               Antonyms: careless, indolent Example sentence: Garima was assiduous in pointing out every feature.   ABATE (VERB):mitigate Synonyms: lessen, decrease                         Antonyms: aggravate, intensify Example sentence: Only flushing

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CONSORT(NOUN): associate Synonyms: concomitant, companion           Antonyms: enemy, foe Example Sentence:  She chose to consort with the enemy.   DROLL (ADJECTIVE):amusing Synonyms: eccentric, whimsical         Antonyms: serious, tragic Example Sentence: James is a fine droll artist.

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1. PUTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): presumed Synonyms: presumptive, supposed Antonyms: proven, real Example sentence:  Many people see garlic juice as a putative cure of runny noses.   2. PUTREFACTION (NOUN): decay Synonyms: adulteration,

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1. ABASEMENT (NOUN): A low or downcast state. Synonyms: abjection, humiliation Antonyms: praising, commendable Example Sentence: Every disaster brought my brother into an attitude of abasement. 2. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): Lovable

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1. ELEGANT (ADJECTIVE): beautiful Synonyms: dignified, fancy    Antonyms: dull, ugly Example Sentence:  You look elegant today. 2. ENUNCIATE (VERB): declare   Synonyms: propound, express Antonyms: conceal, suppress   Example Sentence: He

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                                 UNRULY (ADJECTIVE):Loud Synonyms: boisterous, noisy                     Antonyms: quite, silent Example Sentence: The unruly activists belonged to ABC political party. BRADE (VERB): to be angry Synonyms: irritate, chafe           Antonyms: soothe, appease Example Sentence:  He

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1. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): happening during the same period of time Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate Example Sentence:  His grandfather was contemporaneous with the English. 2. COLTISH (ADJECTIVE): full of

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1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want. 2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame Synonyms: dignity, status Antonyms: lowliness, insignificance   Example

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MALADY (NOUN):Disease Synonyms: affliction, ailment     Antonyms: good health, comfort Example Sentence:  Smoking causes severe malady. MAUL (VERB): Savage Synonyms: drub, lacerate      Antonyms: protect, guard Example Sentence: A human could maul another person with a dagger.

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                             AMPLE(ADJECTIVE): abundant Synonyms: bountiful, copious           Antonyms: cramped, limited Example Sentence:  Ample conversations are going on in

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1. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): openly wicked Synonyms: brazen, heinous Antonyms: magnificent, respectable Example Sentence: It is not easy to pardon such flagrant violation of the decorum of the house.   2.

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1. OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Unaware Synonyms: ignorant, unconcerned Antonyms: attentive, aware Example Sentence: I was surrounded by oblivious thoughts in my mind. 2. BLEARY (ADJECTIVE): Blurred Synonyms: dim, dull Antonyms: bright, clear Example Sentence:

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1. COGNOSCENTE (NOUN): expert Synonyms: judge, specialist    Antonyms: inexperienced, novice Example Sentence:  My father is a cognoscente in every field. 2. COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): conversational Synonyms: informal, familiar Antonyms: formal, unfamiliar  

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DISORIENT (VERB):Baffle Synonyms: puzzle, bewilder        Antonyms: orient, balance Example Sentence: Students become pretty much disoriented when they are asked career related questions. STIRRING (ADJECTIVE): Rousing Synonyms: stimulating, inspiring      Antonyms: boring, monotonous Example Sentence:

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MORONIC (ADJECTIVE):stupid Synonyms: dopey, foolish             Antonyms: brainy, intelligent Example sentence: Any moronic boy can’t solve this puzzle.   MODISH (ADJECTIVE):fashionable Synonyms: dashing, smart                   Antonyms: old-fashioned, unfashionable Example sentence: Danish is

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