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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 08.05.2017
1. WRY (ADJECTIVE): ironic
Synonyms: sarcastic, sardonic
Antonyms: forthright, straightforward
Example Sentence:
Wipe that wry grin off your face.
2. PRY (VERB): poke
Synonyms: intrude, spy
Antonyms: neglect ignore
Example Sentence:
Don’t pry into everybody else’s life.
3. DESPICABLE (ADJECTIVE): hateful
Synonyms: loathsome, vile
Antonyms: respectable, reputable
Example Sentence:
He is such a despicable man.
4. DERIDE (VERB): disdain
Synonyms: disparage, ridicule
Antonyms: compliment, praise
Example Sentence:
Imposters are individuals who deride other people.
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5. TEPID (ADJECTIVE): dull
Synonyms: apathetic, unlively
Antonyms: keen, enthusiastic
Example Sentence:
He saw a tepid movie.
6. DEFILE (VERB): corrupt
Synonyms: besmirch, desecrate
Antonyms: honour, praise
Example Sentence:
You have to pay someday for your defile behaviour.
7. DEPLORE (VERB): abhor
Synonyms: bemoan, denounce
Antonyms: commend, laud
Example Sentence:
How can you deplore her behavior?
8. DEFRAY (VERB): pay
Synonyms: fund, settle
Antonyms: take, accept
Example Sentence:
She defrayed the bill.
9. DECIPHER (VERB): analyse
Synonyms: decode, interpret
Antonyms: conceal, hide
Example Sentence:
She couldn't decipher her language but still she had to feign emotional.
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10. DEFER (VERB): delay
Synonyms: postpone, prolong
Example Sentence:
Don’t defer the meeting now.
Antonyms: hasten, hurry