Vocabulary Words - 14.11.2015

November 14, 2015    


1. ENSCONCE (VERB): hide; tuck away

Synonyms: situate, stash

Antonyms: depart, displace

Example Sentence:

Amazingly, incredibly to him, this grown woman appeared about to ensconce herself.

2. TRANSCRIBE (NOUN): transfer to another medium

Synonyms: decipher, interpret 

Antonyms: ignore, avoid

Example Sentence:

We could make copies of these digital files on our computers and transcribe anywhere anytime we wanted.

3. PRISSY (ADJECTIVE): particular and fussy 

Synonyms: prudish, finicky 

Antonyms: informal, unconcerned 

Example Sentence:

It 's remarkably implausible how all of these prissy young men could go through the meat grinder so many times.

4. LIMPID (ADJECTIVE): clear, transparent

Synonyms: comprehensible, lucid 

Antonyms: muddy, obscure

Example Sentence:

Mr. Johnson’s limpid writing style greatly pleased readers who disliked complicated novels.

5. AGGRIEVED (ADJECTIVE): very distressed

Synonyms: disturbed, grieving 

Antonyms: comforted, happy

Example Sentence:

The aggrieved parties met and commenced arguing as to who was in the right.

6. ERSATZ (ADJECTIVE): artificial.

Synonyms: fake, phony 

Antonyms: genuine, true

Example Sentence:

Unfortunately, the admissions system seems to be primarily geared towards fake sincerity and ersatz enrichment.

7. TRADUCE (VERB): violate 

Synonyms: defame, denigrate 

Antonyms: honour, praise 

Example Sentence:

So to make them final arbiters is to traduce their spirit.

8. DOTE (VERB): show excessive fondness

Synonyms: cherish, fawn 

Antonyms: ignore, offend

Example Sentence:

You must know that I dote upon that girl, and that consequently I am interested in you.

9. RUSE (NOUN): trick, deception

Synonyms: gimmick, feint 

Antonyms: honesty, truth

Example Sentence:

The ruse worked and her attendance at the party went unreported.

10. ACERBIC (ADJECTIVE): biting, bitter in tone or taste 

Synonyms: harsh, sharp 

Antonyms: mild, kind

Example Sentence:

She became extremely acerbic and began to cruelly make fun of all her friends




Vocabulary Words - 14.11.2015 4.5 5 Yateendra sahu November 14, 2015 1. ENSCONCE (VERB):  hide; tuck away Synonyms:  situate, stash Antonyms:  depart, displace Example Sentence: Amazingly, incredibly ...


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