Vocab Of The Day Part 77

By | May 3, 2016

1. SUPERSEDE (VERB): take the place of

Synonyms: override, overrule

Antonyms: keep, support

Example Sentence:

When the marketing manager was superseded by his junior the former resigned.
2. SOPHISTICATION (NOUN): elegance

Synonyms: refined, style Antonyms: crudeness, ingenuousness

Example Sentence:

Sophistication implies a minute loss of natural simplicity in character.
3. SALUTARY (ADJECTIVE): beneficial.

Synonyms: healthy, fit Antonyms: unfit, unhealthy

Example Sentence:

Salutary working conditions tend to improve the efficiency of the workers.
4. SHAMBLES (NOUN): scene of destruction.

Synonyms: mess, disarray Antonyms: order, harmony

Example Sentence:

The house where murder was committed was in shambles.
5. THROTTLE (VERB): strangle

Synonyms: choke, suppress Antonyms: release, free

Example Sentence:

The old woman was throttled to death by the dacoits.
6. TRANSCEND (VERB): surpass

Synonyms: hard work, struggle Antonyms: fall, lose

Example Sentence:

Peace of mind in one’s life transcends all material achievement.
7. INCESSANT (ADJECTIVE): uninterrupted

Synonyms: continuous, persistent Antonyms: ceasing, discontinuous

Example Sentence:

We had to cancel our visit to Agra because of incessant rains.
8. IMBUED (VERB): filled with

Synonyms: infuse, saturate Antonyms: take out, drain

Example Sentence:

It is a pity that all of our political leaders are not imbued with the spirit of nationalism.
9. HARBINGER (NOUN): informer

Synonyms: messenger, herald Antonyms: result, listener

Example sentence:

Autumn is the harbinger of spring.
10. INKLING (VERB): hint

Synonyms: hint, tip Antonyms: information, detail.

Example Sentence:

I had no inkling that she would give up so soon.

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