Vocab Of The Day Part 73

By | April 26, 2016

1. ZEALOT (NOUN): fanatic

Synonyms: die hard, extremist

Antonyms: conservative, moderate

Example Sentence:

The zealots are offensive to those who believe in humanitarian service.
2. WAN (ADJECTIVE) : light

Synonyms: fade, dim Antonyms: clear, bright

Example Sentence:

She looked wan and weak after long illness.
3. WAIVE (VERB): stop

Synonyms: let go, give up Antonyms: carry out, continue

Example Sentence:

Government is thinking of waiving of import duty on life saving drugs.
4. VITUPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): insulting

Synonyms: calumniating, underestimating Antonyms: praising, commending

Example Sentence:

It is a pity that modern politicians indulge in vituperating criticism in every election campaign.
5. VITIATE (VERB): destroy

Synonyms: annihilate, negate Antonyms: help, aid

Example Sentence:

The Reservation policy has vitiated Indian society giving rise to castist policy.
6. UMBRAGE (NOUN): offence

Synonyms: anger, resentment Antonyms: calmness, cheer.

Example Sentence:

She considered the remarks exceptionable and felt umbrage.
7. TAINTED (ADJECTIVE): infected

Synonyms: contaminated, corrupt Antonyms: lack, need

Example Sentence:

The ice-cream sold by the street hawkers are generally tainted.
8. VENAL (NOUN): capable of being bribed

Synonyms: corruptible, immoral Antonyms: moral, honest

Example Sentence:

The venal policeman did not take any action against the smuggler and set him free.
9. TRAVESTY (NOUN): mockery

Synonyms: parody, ridicule Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity

Example Sentence:

The trial of patriots like Bhagat Singh was a sheer travesty of justice.
10. OVERT (NOUN): clear

Synonyms: unconcealed, apparent Antonyms: obscure, uncertain

Example Sentence:

The trampling of national flag is an overt act of treason.

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