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

March 14, 2017    

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). Apocryphal
Meaning:(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
Synonyms: fictitious, made-up, untrue, fabricated, false,
Usage:An apocryphal story about a former president
Meaning:a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
Synonyms:saying, maxim, axiom, proverb, slogan
Usage:It is vital for every pilot to remember the old adage ‘safety first
3). Ersatz
Meaning:(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
Synonyms:artificial, substitute, imitation, fake, false
Usage:Ersatz emotion
4). Espionage
Meaning:the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
Synonyms:spying, undercover work, cloak-and-dagger activities, surveillance, reconnaissance
Usage:The camouflage and secrecy of espionage
5). Restive
Meaning:(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.
Synonyms:restless, fidgety, edgy, on edge, tense, uneasy
Usage:The crowd had been waiting for hours and many were becoming restive.
6). Accolade
Meaning:an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.
Synonyms:honour, recognition, privilege, award, gift, title
Usage:The hotel has won numerous accolades
7). Harbinger
Meaning:a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
Synonyms:sign, indicator, signal,
Usage:Witch hazels are the harbingers of spring.
8). Restraint
Meaning:unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control.
Synonyms:self-control, self-restraint, self-discipline, control
Usage:The customary restraint of the British police
9). Trepidation
Meaning:a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Synonyms:fear, apprehension, dread, fearfulness,
Usage:He sat in the waiting room, full of trepidation
10). Imperturbable
Meaning:unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Synonyms:self-possessed, composed, collected, calm, cool, calm

Usage:My father was a solid, imperturbable man


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