The Gds Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 02- 07-2022
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1. ILLUSORY (ADJECTIVE): : delusory
Synonyms: delusional delusive
Antonyms: real
Example Sentence:
She knew the safety of her room was illusory.
2. HOARD (VERB): : store
Synonyms: store up, stockpile
Antonyms: squander
Example Sentence:
Thousands of antiques hoarded by a compulsive collector.
3.DEFER (VERB): : yield
Synonyms: submit, give way
Antonyms: stand up to
Example Sentence:
He deferred to his absolutely superior knowledge.
4. VIRTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): : righteous
Synonyms: good, moral
Antonyms: bad
Example Sentence:
5. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): : tense
Synonyms: strained, fraught
Antonyms: stable
Example Sentence:
The political situation become volatile.
6. EARNEST (ADJECTIVE): : serious
Synonyms: serious-minded, solemn
Antonyms: frivolous
Example Sentence:
His simple, earnest response and the conviction on his face floored her.
7. NOBLE (ADJECTIVE): : aristocratic
Synonyms: noble-born, titled
Antonyms: humble
Example Sentence:
The medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family.
8.OBSERVE (VERB): : notice
Synonyms: see, note
Antonyms: overlook
Example Sentence:
She observed that all the chairs were already occupied.
9. SLACKEN (VERB): : slow
Synonyms: slow down, decelerate
Antonyms: speed up
Example Sentence:
The pace of trade never slackens
10. SPUR (NOUN): : stimulus
Synonyms: incentive, encouragement
Antonyms: disincentive
Example Sentence:
Wars act as a spur to practical invention.