02 November 2016

English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-2

English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-2 

 
       
  Word : Abandon

  Synonyms: Leave, Quit, Discard, Discontinue, Evacuate,Relinquish, Desert.

  Antonyms : Follow, Continue, Chase, Undertake, Prosecute, Pursue.

  Example : Selfish people desert their friends in difficult times.


  Word : Baffle
  
  Synonyms : Confuse, Amaze, Confound, Elude, Ambiguous.
  
  Antonyms : Clarify, Explain, Interpret, Spell out, Elucidate

  Example : This book helps to elucidate the difficult parts of the lesson.


  Word : Calamity

  Synonyms : Disaster, Catastrophe, Misery, Trouble, Misfortune, Affliction.

  Antonyms : Prosperity, Happiness, Joy, Fortune.

 Example :Our country is afflicted with twin disaster of food shortages and an increasing population.

 
 Word :  Dainty

  Synonyms : Charming, Neat, Elegant, Pretty, Savory.

  Antonyms:  Clumsy, Awkward, Uncouth, Coarse.

 ExampleA dainty child got the attention of all the people present in the function. 


 Word : Ebb

 Synonyms : Decline, Decay, Sink, Wane, Retire, Recede.

 Antonyms : Flow, Increase, Swell, Abound.

 Example : After the accident in which he lost his right leg, his life began to ebb.


 Word : Feeble 

 Synonyms : Weak, Infirm, Frail, Impotent, Languid.

 Antonyms : Strong, Sinewy, Athletic, Muscular, Vigorous.

 Example : The strong should help the weak.


 Word : Gallant

 Synonyms : Brave, Bold, lion- hearted , Courageous, Daring, Valorous, Splendid.

 Antonyms : Fearful, Discourteous.

 Example : Virat kohli is very gallant at the batting.


 Word : Hamper

 Synonyms : Obstruct, Restrain, Prevent, Impede, Hold up, Bind.

 Antonyms : Aid, Assist, Help, Promote, Encourage, Host.

 ExampleHis walk is hampered by his heavy dress.


 Word : Imprudent

 Synonyms : Careless, Fool hardy, Reckless, Irresponsible, Headless, Ill-advised.

 Antonyms : Careful, Cautious, Polite, Responsible, Discreet, Wise, Considerate.

 ExampleIs it not imprudent of you to buy a bike when your salary is very low?


 Word : Jaundiced

 Synonyms : Cynical, Bitter, Hostile, Jealous, Suspicious, Skeptical, Envious.

 Antonyms :  Open-minded, Optimistic, Trusting, Ingenuous, Credulous.

 Example : Do not take a jaundiced view on her marriage.