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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 15.04.2017
1. DESPOIL (VERB): destroy
Synonyms: desecrate, devour
Antonyms: construct, assemble
Example Sentence:
She despoiled my plans.
2. NETTLE (VERB): provoke
Synonyms: annoy, chafe
Antonyms: appease, soothe
Example Sentence:
What happened was the result of Shashi’s anger so now stop nettling her.
3. PIED (ADJECTIVE): spotted
Synonyms: dappled, mottled
Antonyms: uncoloured, unflecked
Example Sentence:
I saw green leaves that are heavily mottled with chocolate and maroon.
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4. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm
Synonyms: peaceful, placid
Antonyms: clamorous, turbulent
Example Sentence:
There is serene environment in my yoga classes.
5. PESTILENT (ADJECTIVE): dangerous
Synonyms: baneful, contagious
Antonyms: secure, unhazardous
Example Sentence:
Stay away from this pestilent plant.
6. PAPER TIGER (NOUN): powerless person
Synonyms: empty suit, hollow man
person
Antonyms: powerful person, influential
Example Sentence:
Sanjay is nothing but a paper tiger.
7. OSSIFY (VERB): become hard from aging
Synonyms: congeal, fossilize
Antonyms: soften, liquefy
Example Sentence:
My father’s opinion has started to ossify so I know he won’t change his mind.
8. PIFFLE (NOUN): nonsense
Synonyms: balderdash, baloney
Example Sentence:
Stop this piffle now.
Antonyms: sense, truth
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9. BROOK (VERB): endure
Synonyms: countenance, tolerate
Antonyms: dodge, shun
Example Sentence:
I can’t brook you anymore now.
10. BOUNTEOUS (ADJECTIVE): generous
Synonyms: beneficent, bountiful
Example Sentence:
He is so bounteous in nature.
Antonyms: miserly, uncharitable