Vocabulary Words - 31.07.2016

July 31, 2016    

1. ELIMINATE (VERB): remove 

Synonyms: oust, eradicate 

Antonyms: preserve, keep 

Example Sentence: 

He eliminated all the errors in the file.


2. OBLIGATION (NOUN): responsibility 

Synonyms: duty, accountability Antonyms: irresponsibility, freedom 

Example Sentence: 

He has taken full care of his obligation.


3. DISCHARGE (NOUN): setting free

Synonyms: parole, liberation Antonyms: imprisonment, indebtedness 

Example Sentence: 

On the completion of their term, the soldiers attained honorable discharges.


4. SLOW-WITTED (ADJECTIVE): stupid

Synonyms: dumb, oaf Antonyms: smart, brainy

Example Sentence: 

The slow-witted student couldn’t reply to the questions.


5. INSIPID (ADJECTIVE): dull

Synonyms: jejune, vapid Antonyms: appetizing, pleasing

Example Sentence: 

The prisoners have an insipid life.

6. RELISH (NOUN): great appreciation of something

Synonyms: savor, delectation Antonyms: apathy, disinclination 

Example Sentence: 

We have a relish for adventure.


7. INGENIOUS (ADJECTIVE): brilliant

Synonyms: skillful, artistic Antonyms: foolish, inept

Example Sentence: 

The ingenious scientist developed a new method for it.


8. QUENCH (VERB): extinguish

Synonyms: douse, dampen Antonyms: dry, start

Example Sentence: 

They quench their thirst when needed.


9. VANISH (VERB): disappear

Synonyms: dissolve, fade Antonyms: solidify, coagulate

Example Sentence: 

The spots vanished after washing the clothes.


10. WILY (ADJECTIVE): clever

Synonyms: artful, sly Antonyms: aboveboard, honest

Example Sentence: 

The wily boy solved the puzzles quickly.
























Vocabulary Words - 31.07.2016 4.5 5 Yateendra sahu July 31, 2016 1. ELIMINATE (VERB): remove  Synonyms: oust, eradicate  Antonyms: preserve, keep  Example Sentence:   He eliminated all the er...


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