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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 12.05.2017
1. ABSOLVE (VERB): acquit
Synonyms: exempt, exonerate
Antonyms: condemn, convict
Example Sentence:
The criminal was absolved by the court.
2. ADHERENT (NOUN): supporter
Synonyms: backer, devotee
Antonyms: antagonist, non believer
Example Sentence:
He is an adherent of theism.
3. AFFRONT (NOUN): insult
Synonyms: indignity, provocation
Antonyms: praise, complement
Example Sentence:
I found this statement as an affront.
4. AVIDITY (NOUN): alertness
Synonyms: alacrity, briskness
Antonyms: indifference, dullness
Example Sentence:
You should do it with some avidity.
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5. ALLEVIATE (VERB): allay
Synonyms: assuage, ease
Antonyms: worsen, intensify
Example Sentence:
Maya couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it.
6. AWKWARD (ADJECTIVE): clumsy
Synonyms: rude, stiff
Antonyms: adroit, artful
Example Sentence:
I found his saying quite awkward.
7. APPARENT (ADJECTIVE): possible
Synonyms: probable, supposed
Antonyms: doubtful, dubious
Example Sentence:
I see this is an apparent reason for this disaster.
8. ALLURE (NOUN): attraction
Synonyms: charisma, charm
Antonyms: repulsion, loathing
Example Sentence:
The hungry child could not resist the allure of the food.
9. ABORTIVE (ADJECTIVE): failed
Synonyms: fruitless, futile
Antonyms: fruitful, productive
Example Sentence:
He made an abortive attempt this time.
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10. ABOMINABLE (ADJECTIVE): abhorrent
Synonyms: atrocious, awful
Antonyms: pleasing, desirous
Example Sentence:
His works made him abominable person.