the hindu vocabulary | 27.05.2017

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THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 27.05.2017 |
1. LANGUISH (VERB): droop
Synonyms: deteriorate, dwindle
Antonyms: develop, grow
Example sentence:
I pray that the judge gives the criminal a lifetime to languish in prison.
2. GRIMLY (VERB): harshly
Synonyms: brutally, powerfully
Antonyms: weakly, infirmly
Example sentence:
The old man smiled grimly at him.
3. INADEQUATE (NOUN): defective
Synonyms: faulty, incompetent
Antonyms: adequate, capable
Example sentence:
Hospital was criticized for providing inadequate medical care.
4. RELEASE (NOUN): clemency
Synonyms: discharge, absolution
Antonyms: imprisonment, restraint
The ceremony included the release of two white doves.
5. INCONSISTENCY (NOUN): deviation
Synonyms: difference, disparity
Example sentence:
The inconsistency was glaringly evident.
Antonyms: accord, agreement
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6. ONEROUS (ADJECTIVE): arduous
Synonyms: backbreaking, burdensome
Antonyms: effortless, easy
Example sentence:
Taking care of the puppy is an onerous task.
7. OFFENCE (NOUN): misdemeanour
Synonyms: felony, delinquency
Antonyms: defence, protection
Example sentence:
There came a news of new offence for obtaining property illegally.
8. DETENTION (NOUN): custody
Synonyms: arrest, detainment
Antonyms: freedom, liberation
Example sentence:
He was kept in detention.
9. PANACEA (NOUN): elixir
Synonyms: cure, relief
Antonyms: disease, injury
Example sentence:
This medicine proved a panacea for tuberculosis.
10. INCARCERATION (NOUN): captivity
Synonyms: confinement, imprisonment
Antonyms: emancipation, discharge
Example sentence:
The public would not be served by Raviraj’s incarceration.

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