The Gds Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 30- 06-2022

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1. LACKADAISICAL (ADJECTIVE): : Careless

Synonyms: Lazy, Lax

Antonyms: Enthusiastic

Example Sentence:

Raj has a rather lackadaisical approach to his work.

2. OUTLAY (NOUN): : Expenditure


Synonyms: Expenses, Spending

Antonyms: Income

Example Sentence:

A modest outlay on local advertising was spent.

3. SANCTIFY (VERB): : Consecrate

Synonyms: 
Bless, Ordain

Antonyms: Deconsecrate

Example Sentence:

He was consecrated bishop of York.

4. CONTEMPORARY (ADJECTIVE): : Present

Synonyms: Modern, Present-day

Antonyms: Old-fashioned, Out of date

Example Sentence:

The event was recorded by a contemporary historian.

5. PROPONENT (NOUN): : Supporter

Synonyms:
 Upholder, Exponent

Antonyms: Opponent

Example Sentence:

He is a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies.

6. ADHERE (VERB): : Abide by

Synonyms: Stick to, Hold to

Antonyms: Flout, Ignore

Example Sentence:

All drivers must adhere to speed limits.

7. CONTEND (VERB): :Face

Synonyms: Cope with, Grapple with

Antonyms: 
Surrender, Allow

Example Sentence:


She had to contend with his uncertain temper.

8. INCONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): : Unnoticeable

Synonyms: Unobtrusive, Unremarkable

Antonyms: Conspicuous, Noticeable

Example Sentence:

That was an inconspicuous red-brick building.

9. STAMPEDE (NOUN): : Panic

Synonyms: Rush, Flight

Antonyms: Retreat, Standing

Example Sentence:

The herd was fleeing in a wild stampede.

10. DISCOURSE (NOUN): : Discussion

Synonyms: conversation, talk

Antonyms: Silence

Example Sentence:

They understand the language of political discourse only.


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