Vocabulary Time (Written by Aamir Mahar)

MURKY (ADJECTIVE): obscure Sentence: Yesterday, my wife bought a resplendent purse

Synonyms: cloudy, dark from the market.
Antonyms: bright, apparent
Sentence: The plane crashed due to murky weather. PIQUE (NOUN): irritation
Synonyms: annoyance, ruckus
PAROXYSM (NOUN): outburst Antonyms: delight, joy
Synonyms: seizure, spasm Sentence: In a fit of pique, he threw down his bag.
Antonyms: peace, calm
Sentence: Nazia overcome a paroxysm of grief. DISARMING (ADJECTIVE): charming
Synonyms: irresistible, saccharine
CHOLERIC (ADJECTIVE): irritable Antonyms: despicable, disgusting
Synonyms: peevish, irascible Sentence: He approached with a disarming smile.
Antonyms: happy, pleasant
Sentence: He was beaten by a choleric old schoolmaster. FATHOM (VERB): measure the depth of
Synonyms: comprehend, penetrate
MARSHAL (VERB): organize Antonyms: neglect, misinterpret
Synonyms: assemble, mobilize Sentence: It is hard to fathom the pain felt at the death of a
Antonyms: disperse, disarrange child.
Sentence: The government marshaled its economic
resources. INARTICULATE (ADJECTIVE): unable to express oneself
clearly
OCCULT (NOUN): supernatural practices and techniques Synonyms: incoherent, blurred
Synonyms: magic, mystic Antonyms: articulate, communicative
Antonyms: open, clear Sentence: He made an inarticulate noise in the back of his
Sentence: Imran has made a study of witches and the throat.
occult.
VENGEANCE (NOUN): revenge
PREEMPT (VERB): To acquire or take Synonyms: reprisal, requital
Synonyms: confiscate, annex Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Antonyms: relinquish, surrender Sentence: She wanted vengeance for the loss of her
Sentence: I've preempted the next compartment. daughter.

ASPERITY (NOUN): the quality of being hard BESEECH (VERB): beg earnestly
Synonyms: harshness, acerbity Synonyms: implore, adjure
Antonyms: sweetness, courtesy Antonyms: command, reply
Sentence: “I told you he had no idea” she remarked with Sentence: I beseech you, “don’t punish him.”
some asperity.
CHAFE (VERB): be angry
BEATITUDE (NOUN): a state of supreme happiness Synonyms: irritate, abrade
Synonyms: bliss, ecstasy Antonyms: aid, placate
Antonyms: sorrow, misery Sentence: He chafed at having to take orders from
Sentence: After qualifying the CSS Examination, Aamir was someone else.
in a state of beatitude.
PUNY (ADJECTIVE): small and weak
CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): changeable Synonyms: inconsequential, diminutive
Synonyms: erratic, fickle Antonyms: giant, strong
Antonyms: constant, predictable Sentence: What can we expect from a puny child?
Sentence: She may change her mind, she's very capricious.
CONJECTURE (NOUN): guesswork
DENOUEMENT (NOUN): the outcome of a complex Synonyms: speculation, hunch
sequence of events Antonyms: certainty, reality
Synonyms: conclusion, result Sentence: Sidra made several conjectures about where her
Antonyms: beginning, opening son might be.
Sentence: The unexpected denouement of the affair was
surprising for all. JAMBOREE (NOUN): noisy celebration
Synonyms: ceremony, festival
RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): impressive Antonyms: weary, condolence
Synonyms: splendid, dazzling Sentence: Our company has planned a nice jamboree.
Antonyms: dull, gloomy

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JAUNDICED (NOUN): prejudiced PELLUCID (ADJECTIVE): transparently clear; easily

Synonyms: biased, bitter understandable
Antonyms: unbiased, unprejudiced Synonyms: bright, explicit
Sentence: The writer of a novel showed his jaundiced vision Antonyms: unclear, doubtful
in the novel. Sentence: Aamir’s plan is pellucid therefore I can’t object.

LACERATE (VERB): hurt PEJORATIVE (ADJECTIVE): expressing disapproval

Synonyms: torture, distress Synonyms: negative, debasing
Antonyms: please, relieve Antonyms: praising, positive
Sentence: She was lacerated with her filthy remarks. Sentence: Imran used the word in a pejorative sense.

LACKADAISICAL (ADJECTIVE): lazy PEEVISH (ADJECTIVE): easily irritated or annoyed

Synonyms: lethargic, indifferent Synonyms: irritable, crabbed
Antonyms: excited, inspired Antonyms: pleasant, cheerful
Sentence: Arsalan seemed a little lackadaisical at times. Sentence: Lack of sleep never made me peevish.

LAMBASTE (VERB): punish PEER (NOUN): person who is another's equal

Synonyms: castigate, criticize Synonyms: companion, compeer
Antonyms: praise, loud Antonyms: opponent, foe
Sentence: No one should be lambasted without any fault. Sentence: His personality made him popular with his peers.

LARCENY (NOUN): theft PEDANTIC (ADJECTIVE): marked by a narrow focus on

Synonyms: stealing, robbery Synonyms: bookish, didactic
Antonyms: pay, reimbursement Antonyms: plain, simple
Sentence: He was arrested because of grand larceny Sentence: His lecture was pedantic and uninteresting.
charges.
PECUNIARY (ADJECTIVE): relating to or involving money
LARGESS (NOUN): generosity Synonyms: monetary, financial
Synonyms: magnanimity, altruistic Antonyms: nonfinancial, noncommercial
Antonyms: greediness, meanness Sentence: She denies obtaining a pecuniary advantage by
Sentence: Largess is an absolute quality of a nobleman. deception.

LATENT (ADJECTIVE): hidden PALL (NOUN): melancholy

Synonyms: secret, concealed Synonyms: dismay, gloom
Antonyms: developed, expressed Antonyms: happiness, excitement
Sentence: Advertisements attempt to project a latent Sentence: His absence cast a pall over the celebration.
meaning behind an overt message.
PAUPER (NOUN): a person who is poor
LIMPID (ADJECTIVE): understandable Synonyms: supplicant, bankrupt
Synonyms: clear, unambiguous Antonyms: rich, wealthy
Antonyms: incomprehensible, obscure Sentence: Although Meryam is a pauper, she wears fancy
Sentence: The speech was a model of its kind - limpid and dresses.
unaffected.
TENACITY (NOUN): diligence
LITHE (ADJECTIVE): nimble Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Synonyms: supple, agile Antonyms: idleness, slackness
Antonyms: clumsy, rigid Sentence: Without tenacity, you will not be able to
Sentence: His walk was lithe and graceful. complete the marathon.

PENCHANT (NOUN): a strong liking PANICKY (ADJECTIVE): frightened

Synonyms: fondness, inclination Synonyms: worried, afraid
Antonyms: antipathy, dislike Antonyms: confident, calm
Sentence: He had a penchant for playing jokes on people. Sentence: Many women feel panicky when traveling alone
at night.
PENANCE (NOUN): atonement
Synonyms: punishment, penalty PANEGYRIC (NOUN): tribute
Antonyms: reward, price Synonyms: praise, homage
Sentence: The penance imposed on him proved light. Antonyms: dishonor, disrespect

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Sentence: It is traditional to deliver a panegyric to the Antonyms: cleanse, purify
departed. Sentence: They daubed his home with slogans.

PANDER (VERB): indulge DAUNT (VERB): discourage

Synonyms: please, satisfy Synonyms: frighten, scare
Antonyms: anger, annoy Antonyms: encourage, inspire
Sentence: The government has pandered to the terrorists Sentence: Nothing evil could daunt them.
for far too long.
DEBAUCH (VERB): deprave
OBESE (ADJ): very overweight Synonyms: corrupt, defile
Synonyms: corpulent, heavy Antonyms: defend, clean
Antonyms: skinny, underweight Sentence: Faizan wanted to debauch his friend but he failed.
Sentence: My sister was fairly slim as a child, but has had to
fight obesity all her adult life. DEBONAIR (ADJECTIVE): charming
Synonyms: affable, elegant
PARRY (VERB): ward off Antonyms: awkward, inelegant
Synonyms: avoid, dodge Sentence: Danish is a handsome and debonair boy although
Antonyms: allow, attract he is not interested in modeling.
Sentence: He parried questions about his involvement in
the affair. DECAMP (VERB): depart suddenly
Synonyms: evacuate, escape
PATENT (ADJECTIVE): unconcealed Antonyms: arrive, enter
Synonyms: obvious, apparent Sentence: A child planned to decamp but his mother caught
Antonyms: concealed, hidden him at the door.
Sentence: This was a patent lie.
DECOROUS (ADJECTIVE): suitable
PENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): thoughtful Synonyms: polite, sedate
Synonyms: serious, sober Antonyms: impolite, indecent
Antonyms: ignorant, negligent Sentence: We all should behave in a decorous manner.
Sentence: Nowadays, Ahmed is looking very pensive.
DECOY (NOUN): trap
PEREMPTORY (ADJECTIVE): autocratic Synonyms: attraction, inducement
Synonyms: intolerant, dogmatic Antonyms: honesty, frankness
Antonyms: lenient, mild Sentence: He acted as a decoy to draw the dogs' attention
Sentence: He treated his colleagues in a peremptory away from the children.
manner.
REDUNDANT (ADJECTIVE): excessive, repetitious
SHED (VERB): cast off Synonyms: superfluous, unnecessary
Synonyms: discard, scrap Antonyms: necessary, essential
Antonyms: keep, collect Sentence: The programmer deleted the redundant line of
Sentence: The failing economy had forced the company to code that added no value to the software program.
shed over 500 positions this past quarter.
SUPPLE (ADJECTIVE): flexible
DAFT (ADJECTIVE): stupid Synonyms: pliant, stretchable
Synonyms: absurd, crazy Antonyms: stiff, rigid
Antonyms: intelligent, smart Sentence: Paul was incredibly supple and strong.
Sentence: I wasn't so daft as to believe my friend.
SURREPTITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): secret
DANK (ADJECTIVE): moist Synonyms: underhand, private
Synonyms: clammy, muggy Antonyms: open, clear
Antonyms: parched, dry Sentence: They had several surreptitious conversations.
Sentence: The kitchen was very dank.
SYCOPHANT (NOUN): flatterer
DAREDEVIL (ADJECTIVE): adventurous Synonyms: polisher, leech
Synonyms: daring, bold Antonyms: master, dictator
Antonyms: fearful, cowardly Sentence: Whatever Ramesh says about his boss, can’t be
Sentence: He enjoys playing daredevil games. believed because he is a sycophant.

DAUB (VERB): make dirty INEBRIATED (ADJECTIVE): drunk

Synonyms: deface, smear Synonyms: intoxicated, boozy
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Antonyms: sober, straight Antonyms: dearth, lack
Sentence: The inebriated partygoers were very loud. Sentence: There's a glut of agricultural products in Sindh.

SUMPTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): magnificent GRATIFY (ADJECTIVE): please

Synonyms: splendid, deluxe Synonyms: content, delight
Antonyms: plain, cheap Antonyms: discontent, dissatisfy
Sentence: They live in sumptuous surroundings. Sentence: She was gratified by his response.

SUPERCILIOUS (ADJECTIVE): arrogant HACKNEYED (ADJECTIVE): overused

Synonyms: haughty, egotistic Synonyms: common, banal
Antonyms: humble, meek Antonyms: fresh, new
Sentence: Sohail is a supercilious boy. Sentence: That's the old hackneyed phrase, but it's true.

STRENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): arduous HAPHAZARD (ADJECTIVE): without plan

Synonyms: laborious, burdensome Synonyms: aimless, casual
Antonyms: effortless, half-hearted Antonyms: planned, systematic
Sentence: This is a better advice for you that you should Sentence: A haphazard arrangement makes him angry
avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
HAUGHTY (ADJECTIVE): arrogant
INCARCERATE (VERB): imprison Synonyms: proud, pompous
Synonyms: jail, captive Antonyms: humble, modest
Antonyms: free, give liberty Sentence: He spoke in a haughty tone.
Sentence: It can cost Rs. 50,000 to incarcerate a prisoner
for a year. ELEGANT (ADJECTIVE): beautiful
Synonyms: dignified, fancy
INCIPIENT (ADJECTIVE): starting Antonyms: dull, ugly
Synonyms: beginning, inceptive Sentence: You look elegant today.
Antonyms: final, mature
Sentence: There were signs of incipient panic. ENUNCIATE (VERB): declare
Synonyms: propound, express
TAINT (VERB): disgrace Antonyms: conceal, suppress
Synonyms: shame, dishonour Sentence: He was always ready to enunciate his views to
Antonyms: respect, honour anyone who would listen.
Sentence: The celebrities were tainted by the media.
PERSISTENT (ADJECTIVE): constant
TANTALIZE (VERB): torture Synonyms: continual, endless
Synonyms: frustrate, tease Antonyms: intermittent, occasional
Antonyms: please, encourage Sentence: A persistent effort is required to get success.
Sentence: When Ahmed had joined the college he was
tantalized there. ENNUI (NOUN): apathy
Synonyms: boredom, fatigue
TRADUCE (VERB): defame Antonyms: activeness, speed
Synonyms: denigrate, malign Sentence: He suffered from ennui whenever he was alone.
Antonyms: glorify, honor
Sentence: We shouldn’t traduce anyone by saying ENMESH (VERB): intricate
something wrong. Synonyms: entangle, involve
Antonyms: free, liberate
GERMANE (ADJECTIVE): relevant Synonyms: He tried to enmesh Aslam but he was fortunate
Synonyms: pertinent, apposite enough to be saved.
Antonyms: irrelevant, inappropriate
Sentence: Germany advertisements are not published in EVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): deceptive
the local newspaper. Synonyms: unclear, ambiguous
Antonyms: clear, definite
GLIB (ADJECTIVE): smooth-spoken Sentence: He was evasive about the circumstances of his
Synonyms: artful, eloquent first meeting.
Antonyms: inarticulate, stuttering
Sentence: The salesman was a very glib man. EVINCE (VERB): manifest
Synonyms: show, display
GLUT (ADJECTIVE): surplus Antonyms: conceal, hide
Synonyms: excess, oversupply Sentence: We shouldn’t evince our weakness to anyone.
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ESCULENT (ADJECTIVE): edible DESPICABLE (ADJECTIVE): contemptible
Synonyms: palatable, eatable Synonyms: shameful, vile
Antonyms: uneatable, indigestible Antonyms: honorable, reputable
Sentence: Esculent plants are those which are suitable for Sentence: He said that it was a despicable crime.
food.
DESPISE (VERB): abhor
EXONERATE (VERB): absolve Synonyms: loathe, contemn
Synonyms: exculpate, forgive Antonyms: regard, admire
Antonyms: condemn, punish Sentence: I know she despises me for failing in the
Sentence: The official report exonerated the school of any examination.
blame.
COGNOSCENTE (NOUN): expert
PERFIDY (NOUN): infidelity Synonyms: judge, specialist
Synonyms: faithlessness, dishonesty Antonyms: inexperienced, novice
Antonyms: honesty, straightforwardness Sentence: My father is a cognoscente in every field.
Sentence: Can anyone believe perfidy is a quality of a noble
man? COLLOQUIAL (ADJECTIVE): conversational
Synonyms: informal, familiar
DEFT (ADJECTIVE): efficient Antonyms: formal, unfamiliar
Synonyms: adroit, dexterous Sentence: He converses in colloquial Japanese as easily as
Antonyms: dull, blunt in English.
Sentence: Her movements during dance were neat and deft.
COLOSSUS (NOUN): gigantic
DEFUNCT (ADJECTIVE): deceased Synonyms: enormous, huge
Synonyms: lifeless, dead Antonyms: small, pygmy
Antonyms: live, active Sentence: The Landmark hotel in Sukkur is very colossus.
Sentence: Can a defunct law change the face of a country?
COMBAT (VERB): battle
DEGENERATE (VERB): debase Synonyms: fight, war
Synonyms: decline, degrade Antonyms: compromise, negotiate
Antonyms: improve, upgrade Sentence: The residents of the town tried to combat the
Sentence: The quality of his writing degenerated as he government's plans to build a motorway.
continued to drink.
COMMEMORATE (VERB): memorize
DEIFY (VERB): elevate Synonyms: remember, memorialize
Synonyms: idolize, adore Antonyms: forget, neglect
Antonyms: condemn, critize Sentence: This inscription commemorates those who died.
Sentence: The audience deified the singer’s performance.
CONCILIATORY (ADJECTIVE): placatory
DELIRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): frantic Synonyms: appeasing, mollifying
Synonyms: excited, frenzied Antonyms: aggravating, instigating
Antonyms: balanced, rational Sentence: The next time he will use a conciliatory tone.
Sentence: He was delirious with joy.
COMPLIANT (ADJECTIVE): obedient
DERANGE (VERB): disorder Synonyms: docile, pliant
Synonyms: addle, muddle Antonyms: obstinate, stubborn
Antonyms: order, arrange Sentence: My brother is a compliant boy.
Sentence: This does not derange the numbers, since the
order of succession is observed.
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DEROGATORY (ADJECTIVE): insulting Aamir Mahar, Sukkur
Synonyms: dishonouring, disparaging
Antonyms: appreciable, honouring
Sentence: She refused to withdraw her derogatory remarks.

DESCENT (NOUN): going down

Synonyms: drop, plunge
Antonyms: ascent, climb
Sentence: That is a steep descent.

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