Vocabulary Words - 15 Mar 2016

1. ADAMANT (ADJECTIVE): unyielding
Synonyms: resolute, stubborn
Antonyms: irresolute, submissive
Example Sentence:
We shouldn’t be adamant every time else it might cause problems.

2. HUMANE (ADJECTIVE): kind
Synonyms: benevolent, merciful Antonyms: fierce, merciless
Example Sentence:
Mahatma Gandhi won the world with his humane words and actions.

3. INDOLENT (ADJECTIVE): lazy
Synonyms: drony, lethargic Antonyms: diligent, industrious
Example Sentence:
They are extremely indolent, they need to improve a lot.

4. ATHEIST (NOUN): non-believer
Synonyms: agnostic, skeptic Antonyms: believer, pious
Example Sentence:
They are atheist but that doesn’t mean they don’t have self-belief.

5. LIBERATION (NOUN): freedom
Synonyms: emancipation, salvation Antonyms: bondage, slavery
Example Sentence:
They have caused the liberation of all the prisoners.

6. DIALOGUE (NOUN): talk
Synonyms: parley, colloquy Antonyms: soliloquy, monologue
Example Sentence:
Have you forgotten the dialogue?

7. RED-FLAG (NOUN): warning signal
Synonyms: red rag, sore point Antonyms: green light, go-ahead
Example Sentence:
We need to red-flag them regarding the issues of the deal.

8. RIOTER (NOUN): protestor
Synonyms: dissenter, revolutionary Antonyms: supporter, comrade
Example Sentence:
The rioter smashed the windows of the house but didn’t try to enter.

9. DISSENT (NOUN): disagreement
Synonyms: dissension, discord Antonyms: accord, harmony
Example Sentence:
The cause of dissent has been Kashmir for over 60 years.

10. INTERPRET (VERB): understand
Synonyms: decipher, portray Antonyms: misinterpret, mystify
Example Sentence:
They have not been able to interpret our message correctly.