Vocabulary Words - 18.02.2016

Vocabulary Words - 18.02.2016
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1. SAPPY (ADJECTIVE): foolish, sentimental

Synonyms: maudlin, silly

Antonyms: realistic, serious

Example Sentence:

This is going to sound completely sappy, but it's my honest answer.

2. PECCADILLO (NOUN): small fault

Synonyms: impropriety, indiscretion Antonyms: major fault

Example Sentence:

The accused was joking in the court as if the bombing was a mere peccadillo and not a serious crime.

3. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE): argumentative

Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: harmonious, similar

Example Sentence:

The document is a convincing polemic that reveals the corruption rampant in the corporation.

4. STOLID (ADJECTIVE): apathetic, stupid

Synonyms: impassive, indifferent Antonyms: aware, interested

Example Sentence:

They are stolid, dependable people, and have more facial hair than anybody else.

5. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): quarrelsome

Synonyms: combative, antagonistic Antonyms: agreeable

Example Sentence:

In general, I always avoid contentious topics of conversation because they lead to arguments.

6. ABORTIVE (ADJECTIVE): failing to achieve a goal

Synonyms: futile, fruitless Antonyms: productive, profitable

Example Sentence:

All the friends made an abortive effort to bake a cake for their friend’s birthday party.

7. PREMONITION (NOUN): feeling that an event is about to occur

Synonyms: portent, hunch Antonyms: information, knowledge

Example Sentence:

In the movie, the eight year old boy wakes in the early hours of the morning with a premonition of disaster.

8. SUBVENTION (NOUN): grant

Synonyms: allocation, allotment Antonyms: repudiation, refusal

Example Sentence:

In whole of the Europe and America, the Governments are offering subventions to their farmers on regular basis.

9. ENSHROUD (VERB): cover

Synonyms: conceal, hide Antonyms: disclose, reveal

Example Sentence:

The central region of this galaxy is enshrouded in dust, as a result the regions where stars are formed are hidden.

10. PALATIAL (ADJECTIVE): grand, opulent

Synonyms: deluxe, magnificent Antonyms: common, impressive

Example Sentence:

In the forecourt of a most palatial hotel, the birthday girl was waiting.