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Monday, August 6, 2018

Vocab 7 august

FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): (उद्देश्यहीन): without purpose

Synonyms: aimless, carefree

Antonyms: purposeful, efficient

Example Sentence:

It was a feckless attempt to make the company a success.

2. MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): flighty, temperamental

Synonyms: changeable, impulsive

Antonyms: constant, stable

Example Sentence:

His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with his teammates.

3. SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (भटकाने वाला): misleading

Synonyms: deceptive, false

Antonyms: genuine, valid

Example Sentence:

His readings are seeming to be specious.

4. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (विलक्षण): idealistic

Synonyms: impractical, dreamy

Antonyms: realistic, sensible

Example Sentence:

It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant.

5. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): not straightforward or candid

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): (व्यंग्यात्मक): ridiculing

Synonyms: cheeky, mocking

Antonyms: polite, respectful

Example Sentence:

It was a derisive act.

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

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid

Antonyms: attractive, delightful

Example Sentence:

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

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

Synonyms: random, chance

Antonyms: intentional, planned

Example Sentence:

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

9. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अति लोलुप): aggressively greedy or ravenous

Synonyms: ferocious, marauding

Antonyms: satisfied, contended

Example Sentence:

He is a rapacious lawyer.

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

Synonyms: quiet, still

Antonyms: agitated

Example Sentence:

It is such a halcyon place.

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