Vocabulary Words - 25.06.2016

Vocabulary Words - 25.06.2016

1. EAGERNESS (NOUN): enthusiasm Synonyms: longing, yearning  Antonyms: apathy, reluctance

Example Sentence:  His eagerness for fame can be seen in his actions.

2. ARDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): difficult Synonyms: onerous, uphill Antonyms: effortless, pleasant



Example Sentence:  The arduous task was completed on time.


3. FANATIC (NOUN): an overenthusiastic person Synonyms: bigot, radical Antonym: liberal, moderate

Example Sentence:  The fanatics are disliked by everyone.

4. PINNACLE (NOUN): top Synonyms: apex, zenith Antonyms: nadir, base

Example Sentence: They reached the pinnacle of their career honestly.

5. DETRIMENT (NOUN): disadvantage Synonyms: liability, drawback Antonyms: boon, gain

 Example Sentence:  They faced many detriments while achieving their goal.

6. ZEST (NOUN): spicing Synonyms: seasoning, flavoring Antonym: indifference, lethargy

Example Sentence: A bit of zest is important in life.

7. WAYWARD (ADJECTIVE): contrary Synonyms: delinquent, capricious Antonyms: compliant, obedient

 Example Sentence:  The wayward points in the case made him lose it.

8. GAPE (VERB): stare Synonyms: glare, ogle Antonyms: ignore, overlook

 Example Sentence: Many people gape in anger.

9. PINE (VERB): long for Synonyms: crave, hanker Antonyms: dislike, despise

Example sentence:  They pined for a lot money and ended up in jail.

10. MUFFLED (ADJECTIVE): quietened  Synonyms: silenced, subdued Antonyms: encouraged, promoted

 Example Sentence:  He muffled the noise with his roar.


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