Vocabulary Words - 17.03.2016

Vocabulary Words - 17.03.2016
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1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE): thorough

Synonyms: strenuous, diligent

Antonyms: lethargic, unscrupulous

Example Sentence:

Our institute makes painstaking efforts for our success.

2. FORGE (VERB): counterfeit

Synonyms: fabricate, falsify Antonyms: invent, produce

Example Sentence:

They forged the signatures of all the directors and are now in jail.

3. DRIVE (NOUN): campaign for cause

Synonyms: crusade, initiative Antonyms: idleness, inactivity

Example Sentence:

They are sponsoring the drive for driving safely and following the traffic rules.

4. MINGLE (VERB): join

Synonyms: blend, intermix Antonyms: disjoin, unmix

Example Sentence:

We need to mingle in order to work properly.

5. OFFSET (VERB): balance

Synonyms: equalize, neutralize Antonyms: disturb, disproportion

Example Sentence:

His speech offset the disturbances caused earlier.

6. TIP-OFF (NOUN): hint

Synonyms: prompt, suggestion Antonyms: ignorance, carelessness

Example Sentence:

We have come across a tip-off from the Pakistanis regarding terror activities.

7. DIVERT (VERB): turn in a different directions

Synonyms: deflect, alter Antonyms: maintain, straighten

Example Sentence:

We need to divert their attention towards the actual issues.

8. DAWN (NOUN): beginning of the day

Synonyms: daybreak, aurora Antonyms: darkness, sundown

Example Sentence:

We need to wake up before dawn and get started with our day.

9. SUBSIDY (NOUN): money given to help another

Synonyms: bonus, financial aid Antonyms: forfeit, theft

Example Sentence:

The subsidy for the poor is being stolen by greedy and wealthy politicians.

10. APPEAL (NOUN): request for help

Synonyms: petition, proposal Antonyms: disclaimer, revocation

Example Sentence:

They have appealed against the judgment given by the Honorable High Court.