English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu”

English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu”:

Dear Readers, list of important English Vocabulary words, and its meaning with example sentence were given here. Candidates those who are preparing for banking and all competitive exams can use this.

1). Anomaly

Meaning: Oddity, peculiarity, irregularity, inconsistency, incongruity, quirk

Definition:  something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

Usage: There are a number of anomalies in the present system

                

2). Equivocal

Meaning: hazy, foggy, vague, indefinite, inexplicit, nebulous, borderline

Definition:  (of a person) using ambiguous or evasive language

Usage: The equivocal nature of her remarks

Meaning: cogent, coherent, communicative, articulate, eloquent

Definition: expressed clearly; easy to understand

Usage: A lucid account

4). Precipitate

Meaning: bring about, cause, lead to, occasion, trigger, provoke, hasten

Definition:  (cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

Usage: The incident precipitated a political crisis

5). Assuage

Meaning: relieve, ease, alleviate, soothe, calm, reduce, lower, dilute

Definition:  make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

Usage: The letter assuaged the fears of most members

6). Erudite

Meaning: Learned, scholarly, well educated, well read, civilized

Definition:  having or showing great knowledge or learning

Usage: Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion

7). Antipathy

Meaning: hostility, antagonism, aversion, animus, opposition, enmity, hate, loathing

Definition:  a deep-seated feeling of aversion

Usage: His fundamental antipathy to capitalism

8). Opaque

Meaning: Non-transparent, cloudy, filmy, blurred, misty, dirty, dingy

Definition:  not able to be seen through; not transparent

Usage: Bottles filled with a pale opaque liquid

9). Bolster

Meaning: Pillow, cushion, pad, support, rest

Definition:  a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support

Usage: The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence

10). Deride

Meaning: ridicule, mock, jeer at, scoff at, make fun of, pillory

Definition:  express contempt for; ridicule

Usage: The decision was derided by environmentalists

 

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