** Vocabulary Words - 09.05.2015 **

** Vocabulary Words - 09.05.2015 **

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1. OBLOQUY (NOUN): strong public condemnation.

Synonyms: abuse, criticism Antonyms: praise, commendation

Example Sentence:

Not all writers or artists seek or ably perform a public role, and those who do risk obloquy and derision, even in free societies.

2. NIHILISTIC (ADJECTIVE) : total rejection of established laws and institutions

Synonyms: lawless, anarchic Antonyms: civilized

Example Sentence:

Heller leaves one big escape hatch from this nihilistic frame.

3. VANQUISH (VERB): defeat soundly

Synonyms: Conquer, overpower Antonyms: give in, lose

Example Sentence:

In an attempt to vanquish the monster, the superheroes step in and pummel him, knocking him to the ground.

4. LISSOME (ADJECTIVE): agile and thin

Synonyms: Flexible, limber Antonyms: rigid, clumsy

Example Sentence:

The lean and lissome Obama has learned to slap with a long hand.

5. PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): treacherous

Synonyms: betraying, deceitful Antonyms: trustworthy , reliable

Example Sentence:

Michelle sought revenge on her perfidious friend who stole her lottery ticket.

6. MOPPET (NOUN) : youth

Synonyms: child , kid Antonyms: adult

Example Sentence:

Johnny Boy exudes a peculiar combination of street-smart toughness and moppet charm.

7. ERSATZ (ADJECTIVE): artificial.

Synonyms: fake, phony Antonyms: genuine, true

Example Sentence:

Unfortunately, the admissions system seems to be primarily geared towards fake sincerity and ersatz enrichment.

8. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): flaunting, blatant; without shame

Synonyms: outrageous, disgraceful Antonyms: timid, shy

Example Sentence:

The bruises on the boy’s legs revealed the flagrant abuse he had suffered at home.

9. PROSAIC (ADJECTIVE): unimaginative

Synonyms: banal, drab Antonyms: exciting, unusual

Example Sentence:

If all of this seems too outlandish, there is a more prosaic way of obtaining negative interest rates through inflation.

10. SANGFROID (ADJECTIVE): composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.

Synonyms: calmness, equanimity Antonyms: instability, agitation

Example Sentence:

Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl.

** ANTONYMS & SYNONYMS **
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►-Desecrate-अपवित्र करना, दूषित करना, भ्रष्ट करना
S- profane, misuse, abuse, corrupt
A- consecrate, purify, sanctify, solemnize, glorify

►-Despair- निराशा, नाउम्मीदी
S- despondency, desperation, hopelesness, dejection
A- confidence, hope, elation, anticipation, expectation