The Gds Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-08-2022


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1. CONTRACTION (NOUN): : Tightening

Synonyms: Tensing, Flexing

Antonyms: Relaxation

Example Sentence:

Neurons control the contraction of muscles.

2. GENEROSITY (NOUN): : Liberality

Synonyms: Magnanimity

Antonyms: Meanness

Example Sentence:

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours.

3. PRESTIGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): : Reputable

Synonyms: Distinguished, Respected

Antonyms: Disreputable

Example Sentence:

He works at a much prestigious academic post.

4. SPAWN (VERB): : Give rise to

Synonyms:Occasion, Generate

Antonyms: Destroy

Example Sentence:

The decade spawned a bewildering variety of books on the forces.

5. RECOMMENDATION (NOUN): : Advice

Synonyms: Counsel, Guidance

Antonyms: Criticism

Example Sentence:

The committee put forward forty recommendations for change.

6. GRATITUDE (NOUN): : Thanks

Synonyms: Appreciation, Recognition

Antonyms: Ingratitude

Example Sentence:

He expressed his gratitude to the committee for their support.

7. OUTBREAK (NOUN): : Eruption

Synonyms: Flare-up, Upsurge

Antonyms: Pacification

Example Sentence:

The origin of the outbreak is uncertain.

8. WITHOLD (VERB): : Hold back

Synonyms: Keep back, Conceal

Antonyms: Reveal

Example Sentence:

The name of the dead man is being withheld.

9. DISSENSION (NOUN): : Disagreement

Synonyms: Difference of opinion, Dispute

Antonyms:Cooperation

Example Sentence:

These issues caused bitter dissension in the party.

10. AIDE (NOUN): : Assistant

Synonyms: Helper, Adviser

Antonyms: Boss

Example Sentence:

He works as a presidential aide.



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