Vocab 8 september

RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): aggressively greedy : (लालची)

Synonyms: ferocious, marauding

Antonyms: satisfied, contended

Example Sentence:

He is a rapacious lawyer.

2. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): calm, peaceful : (धीर)

Synonyms: quiet, still

Antonyms: agitated

Example Sentence:

It is such a halcyon place.

3. TREMOR (NOUN): shiver : (कंपन)

Synonyms: vibration, shaking

Antonyms: stillness, calmness

Example Sentence:

The train caused tremor at the platform.


4. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): idealistic : (विलक्षण)
Synonyms: impractical, dreamy

Antonyms: realistic, sensible

Example Sentence:

It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant.

5. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): not straightforward or candid : (कपटी)
Synonyms: unfair, cunning

Antonyms: frank, truthful

Example Sentence:

It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.

6. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): ridiculing : (व्यंग्यात्मक)

Synonyms: cheeky, mocking

Antonyms: polite, respectful

Example Sentence:

It was a derisive act.

7. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely unpleasant : (घिनौना)

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid

Antonyms: attractive, delightful

Example Sentence:

The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.

8. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): lucky, accidental : (आकस्मिक)

Synonyms: random, chance

Antonyms: intentional, planned

Example Sentence:

The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.

9. TRIFLING (ADJECTIVE): insignificant : (तुच्छ)

Synonyms: dinky, worthless

Antonyms: important, worthwhile

Example Sentence:

Avika always engages herself in trifling tasks.

10. TOPPLE (VERB): collapse : (गिर पड़ना)

Synonyms: oust, unseat

Antonyms: rise, increase

Example Sentence:

Within the fraction of few seconds the plane toppled over the building.