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THE HINDU VOCABULARY - 06.05.2017
1. CONCOCT (VERB): formulate
Synonyms: create, contrive
Antonyms: destroy, ruin
Example sentence:
I concocted about company’s dream project.
2. CAVALIER (ADJECTIVE): arrogant
Synonyms: condescending, curt
Antonyms: humble, reticent
Example sentence:
He is a cavalier leader.
3. CULMINATE (VERB): come to a climax
Synonyms: conclude, terminate
Antonyms: begin, commence
Example sentence:
The day will culminate with a presentation to members of Parliament.
4. CHECKMATE (VERB): countermove
Synonyms: outwit, defeat
Antonyms: fail, lose
Example sentence:
The vice president checkmated that strategy.
5. CORDIAL (ADJECTIVE): friendly
Synonyms: affectionate, congenial
Example sentence:
He is a cordial boy.
Antonyms: rude, hostile
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6. CUPIDITY (NOUN): strong desire
Synonyms: avidity, craving
Antonyms: dislike, apathy
Example sentence:
After seeing burger she had a feeling of cupidity.
7. CONJECTURE (NOUN): speculation
Synonyms: hunch, supposition
Antonyms: reality, fact
Example sentence:
Life is constantly probing and testing, conjecture and refutation, she said.
8. CHOLERIC (ADJECTIVE): irascible
Synonyms: peevish, quick-tempered
Antonyms: calm, patient
Example sentence:
Avinash is a choleric man.
9. CONSORT (NOUN): associate
Synonyms: companion, concomitant
Antonyms: opponent, antagonist
Example sentence:
Only she is my consort in a college.
10. CRUX (NOUN): bottom line
Synonyms: core, essence
Antonyms: exteriority, nothingness
Example sentence:
The crux of the matter is that she feels lack of positivity now a days.