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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 23.05.2017
1. AMPLE (ADJECTIVE): abundant
Synonyms: bountiful, copious
Antonyms: cramped, limited
Example Sentence:
Ample conversations are going on in the conference hall.
2. AFFRAY (NOUN): fight
Synonyms: altercation, assault
Antonyms: harmony, peace
Example Sentence:
Anusha was charged with causing an affray.
3. AMASS (VERB): collect
Synonyms: gather, accumulate
Antonyms: disperse, divide
Example Sentence:
Teacher ordered the students to amass in the playground.
4. ALLEGE (VERB): charge
Synonyms: depose, testify
Antonyms: deny, withhold
Example Sentence:
He was alleged with criminal contention.
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5. ACRIMONIOUS (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: caustic, bitter
Antonyms: mild, kind
Example Sentence:
Why do we let acrimonious discussions get in the way of our work?
6. ACME (NOUN): pinnacle of achievement
Synonyms: optimum, peak
Antonyms: base, nadir
Example Sentence:
The team reached its acme when it won the world cup.
7. ANCILLARY (ADJECTIVE): extra
Synonyms: additional, supplementary
Antonyms: necessary, needed
Example Sentence:
Don’t portray your ancillary skills, do as I say!
8. ADJURE (VERB): command
Synonyms: beseech, entreat
Antonyms: reply, answer
Example Sentence:
He was adjured to stay at that place only.
9. AMELIORATE (VERB): make, become better
Synonyms: mitigate, lighten
Example Sentence:
His story ameliorated my pain.
Antonyms: aggravate, intensify
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10. ADULATION (NOUN): applause
Synonyms: commendation, blandishment
Example Sentence:
His act of bravery was worth adulation.
Antonyms: abuse, criticism