Vocabulary Words - 30.07.2016

July 30, 2016    

1. ABET (VERB): help in wrongdoing 

Synonyms: urge, promote 

Antonyms: dissuade, deter 

Example Sentence: 

He abets the petty criminals who work for him. Hence, put him in jail.


2. ABHOR (VERB): regard with contempt 

Synonyms: scorn, loathe Antonyms: relish, adore

Example Sentence: 

We abhorred our teacher for his lectures, now we think he was correct.


3. ABJECT (ADJECTIVE): hopeless and downtrodden 

Synonyms: wretched, degraded Antonyms: commendable, magnificent 

Example Sentence: 

The abject man requested our help.


4. ABOMINATE (VERB): hate

Synonyms: despise, dislike Antonyms: admire, cherish

Example Sentence: 

The school children abominate home work.


5. ABSCOND (VERB): run away

Synonyms: skedaddle, flee Antonyms: face, endure

Example Sentence: 

The prisoners have been absconding since morning.


6. BARRICADE (NOUN): blocking object

Synonyms: barrier, blockade Antonyms: aid, opening 

Example Sentence: 

We weren’t able to cross the barricades.


7. BARTER (VERB): trade goods or services

Synonyms: swap, bargain Antonyms: keep, steal

Example Sentence: 

The traders bartered goods.


8. BATTY (ADJECTIVE): crazy

Synonyms: nuts, insane Antonyms: sane, intelligent

Example Sentence: 

A batty employee is leaving our division today.


9. BAWDY (ADJECTIVE): vulgar

Synonyms: cheap, lewd Antonyms: moral, decent

Example Sentence: 

The bawdy people attain publicity but they never earn respect.


10. BEHEST (NOUN): order

Synonyms: commandment, direction Antonyms: reply, answer

Example Sentence: 

The behest of the dictator had to be followed by all.
























Vocabulary Words - 30.07.2016 4.5 5 Yateendra sahu July 30, 2016 1. ABET (VERB): help in wrongdoing  Synonyms: urge, promote  Antonyms: dissuade, deter  Example Sentence:  He abets the petty ...


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