**Vocabulary Words - 08.05.2015**

**Vocabulary Words - 08.05.2015**

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►-AVER (VERB): maintain

Synonyms: affirm, assert Antonyms: disclaim, deny

Example Sentence:

Many scientists aver to the contrary but science is not decided by consensus.

►-LIBERTINE (NOUN): debauched person

Synonyms: lecher, cyprian Antonyms: puritan

Example Sentence:

There was an especial article in the law which opened wide the door to libertine husbands and debauched wives.

►-SEDULOUS (ADJECTIVE): diligent in application or attention; persevering

Synonyms: assiduous, determined Antonyms: tiring, unconstant

Example Sentence:

Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office running smoothly.

►-RAFFISH (ADJECTIVE): unmindful of social conventions

Synonyms: bohemian, disreputable Antonyms: behaved, couth

Example Sentence:

His popularity has always owed more to his raffish, well-rounded personality than to his views.

►-DROSS (NOUN): waste matter

Synonyms: remains, dregs Antonyms: assests, possessions

Example Sentence:

Nowhere is it written that anyone can turn water to wine, dross to gold or frogs into princes by following a step-by-step guide.

►-LASSITUDE (NOUN): lethargy

Synonyms: fatigue, exhaustion Antonyms: energy, liveliness

Example Sentence:

After the long race, Jack experienced a feeling of lassitude.

►-PHLEGMATIC (ADJECTIVE): unemotional

Synonyms: apathetic, indifferent Antonyms: interested, passionate

Example Sentence:

He was calm, almost phlegmatic in conversation, but the minute he walked on a platform he was transformed.

►-CRAVEN (ADJECTIVE): weak, timid

Synonyms: mean-spirited, cowardly Antonyms: brave, courageous

Example Sentence:

The bad guys are represented by a craven businessman and a scarred ex-Marine.

►-PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE) : flavorful, biting

Synonyms: peppery, savoury Antonyms: tasteless, bland

Example Sentence:

Green sauces are invariably piquant and herbacious.

►-DEMUR (VERB) : disagree

Synonyms: vacillate, oppose Antonyms: accept, agree

Example Sentence:

There was no reason for demur ; there was no law against it.

** ANTONYMS & SYNONYMS **
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►-Precarious- अनिश्चित, संदिग्ध, नाजुक
S- doubtful, dbious, uncertain, unsettled, perilous
A- assured, certain, safe, immutable

►-Presposterous-मूर्ख, बेतुका, असंगत
S- absurd, foolish, irrational, ridiculous, nonsensical
A- fair, rational, reasonable, moderate, just, right