Vocabulary-27

1.      PRIGGISH (ADJECTIVE): smug (दम्भी) 
Synonyms: pompous, stuffy 
Antonyms: dissatisfied, discontented 
Example Sentence: 
I had to meet a priggish person in the train. 

2. INURE (VERB): accustom someone to something esp. unpleasant (सहनशील बनाना) 
Synonyms: acclimate, toughen 
Antonyms: neglect, 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): attack (हमला) 
Synonyms: onrush, invasion 
Antonyms: retreat, defense 
Example Sentence: 
The people suddenly made an onslaught on him. 

4.REPINE (VERB): complain (शिकायत करना) 
Synonyms: grumble, lament 
Antonyms: compliment, praise 
Example Sentence: 
He always repines about his peer. 

5. CABOODLE (NOUN): collection of something (ताम-झाम) 
Synonyms: cluster, agglomeration 
Antonyms: individual, one 
Example Sentence: 
I have a caboodle of great books. 

6. ATTICISM (NOUN): grace (लालित्य) 
Synonyms: grandeur, elegance 
Antonyms: crudeness, imbalance 
Example Sentence: 
I see the majestic Atticism in her personality. 

7. AUSTERITY (NOUN): severity in manner (आत्मसंयम) 
Synonyms: acerbity, asperity 
Antonyms: informality, mildness 
Example Sentence: 
The austerity of the politician was well renowned. 

8. ARTIFICE (NOUN): clever act (चालाकी) 
Synonyms: maneuver, gimmick 
Antonyms: candor, honesty 
Example Sentence: 
These pictures are full of artifice. 

9. VALOUR (NOUN): courage (वीरता) 
Synonyms: firmness, fortitude 
Antonyms: cowardice, timidity 
Example Sentence:
His valor impressed everyone.

 
10. VIGILANT (ADJECTIVE): attentive (जागरूक) 
Synonyms: observant, cautious 
Antonyms: heedless, impulsive 
Example Sentence: 
I am very vigilant while writing a letter.