The Gds Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15- 07-2022

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 1. INDICTMENT (NOUN): : charge 

Synonyms: accusation, arraignment 

Antonyms: acquittal 
Example Sentence: 

It is an indictment for conspiracy. 

2. SLAM (VERB): : criticize 

Synonyms: find fault with, censure 

Antonyms: praise 

Example Sentence: 

The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible. 

3. INUNDATE (VERB): : flood 

Synonyms: deluge, overflow 

Antonyms: drain 

Example Sentence: 

The islands may be the first to be inundated as sea levels rise. 

4. INTENT (ADJECTIVE): : determined 

Synonyms: bent, set 

Antonyms: half-hearted 

Example Sentence: 

The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency. 

5. DETRIMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): : harmful 

Synonyms: damaging, injurious 

Antonyms: benign 

Example Sentence: 

Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people. 

6. JEOPARDY (NOUN): : peril 

Synonyms: danger, risk 

Antonyms: safety 

Example Sentence: 

The whole peace process is in jeopardy. 

7. BONHOMIE (NOUN): : geniality 

Synonyms: conviviality, affability 

Antonyms: coldness 

Example Sentence: 

He emits good humour and bonhomie. 

8. EXUDE (VERB): : discharge 

Synonyms: release, emit 

Antonyms: absorb 

Example Sentence: 

The beetle exudes a caustic liquid. 

9. DIVINE (ADJECTIVE): : godly 

Synonyms: godlike, angelic 

Antonyms: mortal 

Example Sentence: 

Heroes seldom have divine powers. 

10. COLD SHOULDER (VERB): : snub 

Synonyms: ignore, slight 

Antonyms: acknowledge 

Example Sentence: 

She was cold-shouldered by almost everyone. 

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