Vocab 1august

REPINE (VERB): (शिकायत करना): complain

Synonyms: grumble, lament

Antonyms: compliment, praise

Example Sentence:

He always repines about his peer.

2. INURE (VERB): (तपाकर पुख़्ता करना): harden

Synonyms: temper, toughen

Antonyms: lighten, soften

Example Sentence:

A continuation of the exclusion of these people from their lands should not inure to the benefit of the wrongdoers.

3. ONSLAUGHT (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack

Synonyms: onrush, invasion

Antonyms: retreat, defense

Example Sentence:

The people suddenly made an onslaught on him.

4. PRIGGISH (ADJECTIVE): (परोपदेशक): smug

Synonyms: pompous, stuffy

Antonyms: dissatisfied, discontented

Example Sentence:

I had to meet a priggish person in the train.

5. CABOODLE (NOUN): (ताम-झाम): collection of something

Synonyms: cluster, agglomeration

Antonyms: individual, one

Example Sentence:

I have a caboodle of great books.

6. ATTICISM (NOUN): (शान): splendour

Synonyms: grandeur, elegance

Antonyms: crudeness, inelegance

Example Sentence:

I see the majestic Atticism in her personality.

7. AUSTERITY (NOUN): (आत्मसंयम): formality

Synonyms: acerbity, asperity

Antonyms: informality, mildness

Example Sentence:

The austerity of the politician was well renowned.

8. ARTIFICE (NOUN): (चालाकी): clever act

Synonyms: maneuver, gimmick

Antonyms: candor, honesty

Example Sentence:

These pictures are full of artifice.

9. VALOR (NOUN): (वीरता): courage

Synonyms: firmness, fortitude

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity

Example Sentence:

His valor impressed everyone.

10. VIGILANT (ADJECTIVE): (जागरूक): attentive

Synonyms: observant, cautious

Antonyms: heedless, impulsive

Example Sentence:

I am very vigilant while writing a letter