Vocabulary Words - 22.08.2016

1. PERNICIOUS (ADJECTIVE) - bad/hurtful
Synonyms- devastating, deadly
Antonyms- healthy, wholesome
Example- We avoid pernicious words.
2. FIGMENT (NOUN) - creation in one’s mind.
Synonyms- daydream, fiction Antonyms- reality, fact
Example- Most superheroes are based on figments.
3. PROLONG (VERB)- extend
Synonyms- lengthen, perpetuate Antonyms- shorten, cease
Example- The meeting was prolonged by the manager.
4. MIRAGE (NOUN)- imaginary vision
Synonyms- fantasy, hallucination Antonyms- reality, fact
Example- The mirage fooled us all.
5. UNDERPRIVILEGED (ADJECTIVE)- poor
Synonyms- deprived, impoverished Antonyms- wealthy, privileged
Example-He was an underprivileged person.
6. VERSATILE (ADJECTIVE)- dexterous
Synonyms- gifted, talented Antonyms- worthless, useless
Example- The versatile teacher taught a lot of things.
7. CAUTIOUS (ADJECTIVE) - careful
Synonyms- judicious, tentative Antonyms- inattentive, reckless
Example- The cautious soldier dealt with him carefully.
8. ENTHUSIASTIC (ADJECTIVE)- interested
Synonyms- vigorous, zealous Antonyms- impotent, impassionate
Example- The enthusiastic students were ready to do anything.
9. ANNEX (VERB)- seize
Synonyms- acquire, attain Antonyms- donate, give
Example- Germany annexed Alsace-Lorraine from France.
10. AUTHENTIC (ADJECTIVE) - real
Synonyms- credible, accurate Antonyms- invalid, untrustworthy
Example- The authentic facts must be known to all.