The Gds Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 14-08-2022

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1.NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): : noteworthy

Synonyms:
 remarkable, outstanding

Antonyms: insignificant

Example Sentence:


The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.

2.UNDERPIN (VERB): : promote

Synonyms: 
nurture, encourage

Antonyms: hinder

Example Sentence:

The theme of honour underpinning the two books.

3.EXASPERATION (NOUN): : irritation

Synonyms:
 annoyance, chagrin

Antonyms: pleasure

Example Sentence:

She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

4.IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): : sarcastic

Synonyms:
 sardonic dry

Antonyms: sincere

Example Sentence:

His mouth curved into an ironic smile.

5.DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): : despairing

Synonyms:
 hopeless, anguished

Antonyms: 
cheerful

Example Sentence:

A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.

6.WHITTLE (VERB): : erode

Synonyms:
 wear away, eat away

Antonyms: increase

Example Sentence:

The shortlist of fifteen was whittled down to five.

7.VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): : spirited

Synonyms:
 lively, high-spirited

Antonyms: spiritless

Example Sentence:

I reside in a vibrant cosmopolitan city.

8.WIT (NOUN): : intelligence

Synonyms: 
shrewdness, cleverness

Antonyms:
 stupidity

Example Sentence:

She does not lack perception or native wit.

9.DEFAMATORY (ADJECTIVE): : libellous

Synonyms:
 slanderous, defaming

Antonyms: complimentary

Example Sentence:

He used a defamatory statement to mention her.

10.RIDICULE (VERB): : deride

Synonyms:
 mock, laugh at

Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:

His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.

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