The Hindu Vocabulary | 21-06-2022 1. ABREAST (ADVERB): up wi | ZITY AIM
The Hindu Vocabulary | 21-06-2022
1. ABREAST (ADVERB): up with
Synonyms: up to date with, in touch with
Antonyms: out of touch with
Example Sentence:
In modern times, one has to keep abreast of developments.
2. RIFE (ADJECTIVE): widespread
Synonyms: general, common
Antonyms: scarce, unknown
Example Sentence:
Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.
3. EXACERBATE (VERB): aggravate
Synonyms: worsen, inflame
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:
Their silly attempts to resolve their misunderstandings exacerbated matters.
4. RECTITUDE (NOUN): righteousness
Synonyms: goodness, virtue
Antonyms: infamy
Example Sentence:
The necessity of moral rectitude was itself an incentive.
5. UNDERLIE (VERB): fundamental
Synonyms: basic, basal
Antonyms: subordinate
Example Sentence:
We discussed the principles that underlay their methods.
6. DISPENSE (VERB): waive
Synonyms: omit, drop
Antonyms: include
Example Sentence:
Let's dispense with the formalities, shall we?
7. DISMAY (NOUN): appall
Synonyms: horrify, shock
Antonyms: encourage
Example Sentence:
He was dismayed by the U-turn in policy.
8. TENACITY (NOUN): persistence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: irresoluteness
Example Sentence:
She fought with tenacity born of anxiety.
9. SUPPRESS (VERB): censor
Synonyms: redact, conceal
Antonyms: publicize
Example Sentence:
The report had been suppressed.
10 EUPHORIA (NOUN): elation
Synonyms: happiness, joy
Antonyms: misery
Example Sentence:
In his euphoria, he had become convinced he could defeat them.
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