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Vocabulary Word List #4: Learning New English Vocab

Hello aspirants, presenting you a new vocabulary word list in which the words which are useful for the exam point of view are covered along with their synonyms, antonyms and their usage for better understanding.

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English Vocabulary Word List#4


1. corroborate

Meaning: confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding);
                   make more certain
Synonym:  confirm, verify, endorse, authenticate
Antonym: contradict, invalidate, disagree, disapprove
Usage: "He corroborated my presence in the office that day."
             
2. affront
Meaning: To insult intentionally, especially openly; offend
Synonym: insult, offence, indignity, provocation
Antonym: compliment, respect, flattery, appeasement
Usage: "Such an affront will not be tolerated."

3. indignant
Meaning: anger aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

Synonym: anger, rage, fury, wrath, ire
Antonym: content, cheerful, pleased, happy

Usage: "The mass expressed its indignation over the matter and protested."


4. prudent
Meaning: careful or wise in handling practical matters; 
                  exercising good judgement or common sense
Synonym:  cautious, careful, wary, discreet

Antonym: imprudent, careless, indiscreet, heedless
Usage: "She always takes a prudent and cautious approach while handling matters."
5.vain
Meaning: producing no result; useless; having or showing excessive
                  pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.
Synonym: fruitless, futile, conceited, egotistic
Antonym: profitable, successful, worthwhile, modest
Usage: a vain attempt;" Your efforts will not go in vain ."

6. precarious

 Meaning: a) dependent on chance; uncertain
                  b) likely to fall or collapse; not securely held or in position
Synonym: uncertain, unsure, insecure, risky, unsafe
Antonym: certain, sure, secure, safe
Usage:  " He walked up on a precarious ladder."

7. discern

Meaning: to recognize or understand as being different or distinct;
                    to perceive with the eyes; to distinguish mentally.
Synonym: distinguish, determine, detect, see, perceive, notice, observe

Antonym: overlook, miss, confuse, doubt, neglect, disregard

Usage: "He couldn't discern between right and wrong."
8. loath
Meaning: reluctant or unwilling; disinclined 

Synonym: unwilling, against, resisting, averse
Antonym: keen, willing, eager, avid, enthusiastic
Usage: "He is loath to admit a mistake."
9. cognizant
Meaning: aware; having knowledge; fully informed.
Synonym: aware, familiar, informed, versed, conscious
Antonym: unaware, ignorant, indifferent, unknowledgeable
Usage: "He was cognizant of the situation."

10. inadvertent

Meaning: not deliberate or considered; marked by or resulting from carelessness
Synonym: unintentional, accidental, unplanned

Antonym: deliberate, intentional, planned
Usage: "He said that it was an inadvertent mistake."

For practice, try to make some sentences with the help of these words.



Bonus Of the day

 ➤ Idiom of the day: "take it on the chin"

Meaning: accept misfortune courageously or stoically

Usage: "One of her great strength is her ability to take it on the chin."

Hope this word list will help you improve your vocabulary for the exam preparation and for English knowledge as well.

All the best!!



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