17 November 2016

English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-4

English Vocabulary : Synonyms and Antonyms-4

Word : Liquidate

Synonyms : Pay up, Clear off, Settle, Repay, Reimburse.

Antonyms : Owe, Remain, Invest, Hold.

Example : The Indian government is trying hard to liquidate old currency.

Word : Incense

Synonyms : Annoy, Make anger, Miff, Ruffle, Enrage, Rant, Rave, Vex.

Antonyms : Calm down, lull, Please, Delight, Gratify.

Example : He was incensed by her abusive words.

Word : Jest

Synonyms : Joke, Tease, Banter, Fun, Jeer, Jive, Make fun of, Game, Sport.

Antonyms : Serious, Sobriety, Soberness, Earnest, Solemnity.

Example : Don't jest about stammering deformity.

Word : Immaculate

Synonyms : Spotless, Pure, Neat, Decent, Flawless, Chaste, Vestal.

Antonyms : Corrupt, Impure, Filthy, Smutty, Defective.

Example : Mahatma Gandhi's life was immaculate.

Word : Loath

Synonyms : Reluctant, Hesitant, Unwilling, Averse, Ambivalent, Shy, Timid.

Antonyms : Eager, Ready, Willing, Keen.

Example : He is loath to keep her money longer.

Word :Languor

Synonyms : Weakness, Lethargy, Torpor, Stupor, Lassitude.

Antonyms : Strength, Vigor, Vivacity.

Example : She is unable to carry a box due to her languor.

Word : Obstinate

Synonyms : Stubborn, Adamant, Inflexible, Steadfast, Firm.

Antonyms : Obedient, Flexible, Amenable, Docile, Soft, Plaint.

Example : The child was obstinate about a specific toy.

Word : Maiden

Synonyms : Foremost, Earliest, First, Pioneer, Virgin.

Antonyms : Final, Latest, Ultimate, Concluding.

Example : Anil kumble got an hattrick in his maiden match

Word : Meretricious

Synonyms : Blatant, Showy, Sham, Counterfeit, Insincere, Mislead.

Antonyms : Real, Genuine, Plain, Simple.

Example : Police warned about his meretricious character.

Word : Meddle 

Synonyms : Intrude, Interfere, Poke, Pry, Interpose, Snoop, Interlope.

Antonyms : Eschew, Ignore, Shun, Avoid.

Example : Please stop meddling when teacher is speaking.

Word : Meticulous

Synonyms :  Careful, Fussy, Cautious, Heedful, Painstaking.

Antonyms : Careless, Negligent, Lax, Reckless.

Example : He secured a high level rank by his meticulous work.