Part 19 of the compilation of most important A- Z vocabulary (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, Bank and other exams
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💠Part 19 of the compilation of A-Z MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams.
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⚫Slovenly ( adj )
Meaning- untidy, careless in work
Slovenly Synonyms - negligent, reckless, clumsy, sordid
Slovenly Antonyms - smart, stylish, classy, orderly
🔸Use slovenly in a sentence
Example- Shilu is often reprimanded for her slovenly habits.
⚫Supple ( adj )
Meaning- flexible, pliant
Supple Synonyms - soft, elastic, submissive, ductile
Supple Antonyms - rigid, inflexible, hard, stubborn
🔸Use Supple in a sentence
Example- The supple limbs of the athletes impressed everybody.
⚫Sacrilegious ( adj )
Meaning- desecrating, profane
Sacrilegious Synonyms - blasphemous, impious, sinful, evil
Sacrilegious Antonyms - sacred, divine, pious, devout
🔸Use Sacrilegious in a sentence
Example- The communal riots in the city broke out as a result of Sacrilegious act of one community.
⚫Sangfroid (n)
Meaning- coolness, courage
Sangfroid Synonyms - cold blooded, equanimity, balance, dignity
Sangfroid Antonyms - anxiety, nervousness, anguish, tension
🔸Use Sangfroid in a sentence
Example- The Sangfroid of the Army Commander saved the check post from being recaptured by the enemy.
⚫Scourge (n)
Meaning- severe punishment
Scourge Synonyms - curse, calamity, evil, misfortune
Scourge Antonyms - blessing, boon, happiness, felicity
🔸Use Scourge in a sentence
Example- The plague broke out in the province and people thought it to be a divine scourge.
⚫Salvage (v)
Meaning- rescue from loss
Salvage Synonyms - recover, retrieve, ransom, saving
Salvage Antonyms - lose, injure, harm, dump
🔸Use Salvage in a sentence
Example- The army swung into action to salvage the havoc caused by the earthquake.
⚫Sultry ( adj )
Meaning- sweltering
Sultry Synonyms - humid, sticky, moist, damp
Sultry Antonyms - dry, cool, chilly, frosty
🔸Use Sultry in a sentence
Example- September and October are Sultry months because of excessive humidity.
⚫Surmise (v)
Meaning- guess
Surmise Synonyms - suppose, assume, suspect, imagine
Surmise Antonyms - confirmation, proof, analysis, witness
🔸Use Surmise in a sentence
Example- I surmised that Sohan would not succeed in his attempt to exploit his wife.
⚫Spurious (adj)
Meaning- false, counterfeit, fake
Spurious Synonyms - bogus, artificial, fraudulent, deceitful
Spurious Antonyms - authentic, genuine, real, valid
🔸Use Spurious in a sentence
Example- There is glut of Spurious drugs in the market.
⚫Supersede (v)
Meaning- take the place of
Supersede Synonyms - replace, substitute, exchange, supplant
Supersede Antonyms - retain, accept, submit, place
🔸Use Supersede in a sentence
Example- When the Marketing Manager was superseded by his junior, the former resigned.
⚫Saga (n)
Meaning- a traditional story of heroic deeds
Saga Synonyms - legend, epic, history, Chronicle
Saga Antonyms - biography, short story
🔸Use Saga in a sentence
Example- The Saga of Indian soldiers on the war front is beyond description.
⚫Salutary ( adj )
Meaning- beneficial
Salutary Synonyms - salubrious, curative, nutritious, healing
Salutary Antonyms - damaging, injurious, harmful, baneful
🔸Use Salutary in a sentence
Example- Salutary working conditions tend to improve the efficiency of the workers.
⚫Slander (n)
Meaning- defamation
Slander Synonyms - malign, discredit, disparage, scandal
Slander Antonyms - honor, praise, compliment, respect
🔸Use Slander in a sentence
Example- The editor of the newspaper was charged with slander.
⚫Serenity (n)
Meaning- calmness, tranquility
Serenity Synonyms - peace, placidity, patience, stillness
Serenity Antonyms - rage, agitation, agony, stress
🔸Use Serenity in a sentence
Example- The serenity of the valley in the evening overwhelmed the visitors.
⚫Sumptuous ( adj )
Meaning- lavish (feast)
Sumptuous Synonyms - luxurious, rich, magnificent, splendid
Sumptuous Antonyms - economical, poor, meager, inexpensive
🔸Use Sumptuous in a sentence
Example- Sumptuous feast was served on the occasion of the wedding.
⚫Stagnant ( adj )
Meaning- motionless
Stagnant Synonyms - stationary, inert, inactive, static
Stagnant Antonyms - active, energetic, mobile, flowing
🔸Example- Stagnant water emits foul smell.
⚫Substantiate (v)
Meaning- verify, support
Substantiate Synonyms - confirm, establish, validate, justify
Substantiate Antonyms - disprove, deny, break, oppose
🔸Use substantiate in a sentence
Example- It is difficult to substantiate his statement for want of solid proof.
⚫Sedition (n)
Meaning- rebellion
Sedition Synonyms - revolt, insurrection, mutiny, revolution
Sedition Antonyms - loyalty, obedience, allegiance, devotion
🔸Use Sedition in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister of the state was charged with sedition by the king and was executed.
⚫Stint (n)
Meaning- assigned work
Stint Synonyms - job, task, period, restrict
Stint Antonyms - free, expensive, distribute, spend
🔸Use Stint in a sentence
Example- Our servant performs his daily stint without grumbling.
⚫Span ( n)
Meaning- distance (of time)
Span Synonyms - period, reach, duration, range
Span Antonyms - shorten, disconnect, compress, condense
🔸Use Span in a sentence
Example- Within a short span of ten years Rohan made remarkable progress in business.
⚫Supercilious ( adj )
Meaning- haughty
Supercilious Synonyms - arrogant, proud, disdainful, contemptuous
Supercilious Antonyms - humble, attentive, cultured, quiet
🔸Use Supercilious in a sentence
Example- Everybody resents the Supercilious treatment of the Manager.
⚫Savage ( adj )
Meaning- uncivilized, primitive
Savage Synonyms - wild, brutal, barbarous, fierce
Savage Antonyms - civilized, charitable, gentle, kind
🔸Use Savage in a sentence
Example- Dowry system is definitely a savage custom.
⚫Sporadic ( adj )
Meaning- occuring irregularly
Sporadic Synonyms - occasional, random, uncommon, scattered
Sporadic Antonyms - constant, continual, repeated, periodic
🔸Use Sporadic in a sentence
Example- Sporadic firing from across the borders continues throughout the year.
⚫Status quo (n)
Meaning- existing position
Status quo Synonyms - current situation, condition, usual, norm
Status quo Antonyms - lapse, reverse, setback, revolution
🔸Use Status quo in a sentence
Example- India and Pakistan have agreed to maintain status quo in respect of Line of Control in Kashmir.
⚫Superannuated (v)
Meaning- retired on pension
Superannuated Synonyms - obsolete, antique, elderly, aged
Superannuated Antonyms - modern, young, current, newfangled
🔸Use Superannuated in a sentence
Example- The Superannuated army personnel are not satisfied with their pension grades.
⚫Sophistication (n)
Meaning- artificiality, refined
Sophistication Synonyms - complexity, polish, adulteration, tact
Sophistication Antonyms - bad behaviour, simplicity, insanity, innocence
🔸Use Sophistication in a sentence
Example- Sophistication implies the loss of natural simplicity in a character.
⚫Scion (n)
Meaning- off spring
Scion Synonyms - heir, child, sprout, descendant
Scion Antonyms - ancestor, predecessor, root, source
🔸Use Scion in a sentence
Example- A number of scions of the former rulers have joined politics to maintain their status.
⚫Sinister ( adj )
Meaning- suggesting evil
Sinister Synonyms - scary, malevolent, wicked, disastrous
Sinister Antonyms - benevolent, encouraging, auspicious, favorable
🔸Use Sinister in a sentence
Example- India has to be always vigilant to foil the sinister designs of Pakistan on Kashmir.
⚫Salient ( adj )
Meaning- prominent
Salient Synonyms - remarkable, important, notable, outstanding
Salient Antonyms - unimportant, minor, negligible, subtle
🔸Use Salient in a sentence
Example- The passive nature of the foreign policy of India has been its salient feature which has not paid dividends.
⚫Sagacious ( adj )
Meaning- having insight
Sagacious Synonyms - wise, intelligent, clever, prudent
Sagacious Antonyms - stupid, insane, silly, brainless
🔸Use Sagacious in a sentence
Example- My father is quite Sagacious and is seldom taken in by the hypocrisy of his friends.
⚫Schism (n)
Meaning- split, division into two parts
Schism Synonyms - separation, disunion, breach, rift
Schism Antonyms - union, harmony, agreement, unanimity
🔸Use Schism in a sentence
Example- The schism in the Congress party has led to polarisation of political forces on economic basis.
⚫Savour (v)
Meaning- have a distinct flavour, smell or quality
Savour Synonyms - taste, enjoy, appreciate, zest
Savour Antonyms - avulse, regret, gobble
🔸Use Savour in a sentence
Example- The assurance of the opposition leaders to flood victims Savours of sheer hypocrisy.
⚫Senility (n)
Meaning- old age, feeble mindedness of old age
Senility Synonyms - oldness, second childhood, caducity, anility
Senility Antonyms - youth, childhood, salad days, strength
🔸Use Senility in a sentence
Example- Because of Senility Mr. Rao has lost hold over family business.
⚫Subsequent ( adj )
Meaning- following, later
Subsequent Synonyms - after, further, succeeding, next
Subsequent Antonyms - prior, former, earlier, previous
🔸Use Subsequent in a sentence
Example- Subsequent event have proved our apprehension correct about our business partner's treachery.
⚫Sartorial ( adj )
Meaning- pertaining to dress
Sartorial Synonyms - tailoring, garment maker, clothing, ready-made
Sartorial Antonyms - dumpy
🔸Use Sartorial in a sentence
Example- In the modern era there are rapid changes in sartorial fashions.
⚫Scrupulous ( adj )
Meaning- conscientious
Scrupulous Synonyms - meticulous, strict, careful, punctilious
Scrupulous Antonyms - negligent, outrageous, dishonest, incautious
🔸Use Scrupulous in a sentence
Example- India is woefully lacking scrupulous politicians who are concerned with public welfare.
⚫Subjugate (v)
Meaning- conquer
Subjugate Synonyms - defeat, overcome, crush, beat
Subjugate Antonyms - surrender, lose, liberate, unbind
🔸Use Subjugate in a sentence
Example- The king was overthrown as he was unable to Subjugate the traitors.
⚫Succour (n)
Meaning- aid, relief
Succour Synonyms - support, help, assistance, relieve
Succour Antonyms - harshness, agony, hate, disfavor
🔸Use Succour in a sentence
Example- The government has provided ample Succour to the farmers affected by flood in the form of financial subsidy.
⚫Sycophant (n)
Meaning- flatterer
Sycophant Synonyms - fawner, parasite, doormat, slave
Sycophant Antonyms - rule maker, proud, king
🔸Use Sycophant in a sentence
Example- One must be wary of a sycophant who is just like a snake in the grass.
⚫Surreptitious
Meaning- secret
Surreptitious Synonyms - clandestine, covert, hidden, undercover
Surreptitious Antonyms - obvious, open, overt, clear
🔸Use Surreptitious in a sentence
Example- The Surreptitious visit of Henry Kissinger to China brought about revolutionary transformation in the relations between America and China.
⚫Stringent ( adj )
Meaning- strict, severe
Stringent Synonyms - harsh, rigorous, rigid, forceful
Stringent Antonyms - flexible, tolerant, relaxed, mild
🔸Use Stringent in a sentence
Example- Stringent laws to curb terrorism in India must be enforced.
⚫Scruple (n)
Meaning- sense of right and wrong
Scruple Synonyms - hesitation, uncertainty, modicum, suspicion
Scruple Antonyms- ignorance, negligence, mess, conviction
🔸Use Scruple in a sentence
Example- Rohan has no scruple in letting down his parents by his wanton behaviour.
⚫Shambles (n)
Meaning- scene of destruction
Shambles Synonyms - disorder, chaos, havoc, ruin
Shambles Antonyms - arrange, order, compose, method
🔸Use Shambles in a sentence
Example- The house where murder was committed was a shambles.
⚫Sacrosanct ( adj )
Meaning- most sacred
Sacrosanct Synonyms - divine, holy, sanctified, religious
Sacrosanct Antonyms - profane, irreligious, unholy, narrow
🔸Use Sacrosanct in a sentence
Example- The President of India should not regard his privileges as sacrosanct and immune from public criticism.
⚫Stigma ( adj )
Meaning- mark of disgrace
Stigma Synonyms - stain, blot, shame, spot
Stigma Antonyms - pride, honor, dignity, fame
🔸Use Stigma in a sentence
Example- The stigma of having been sentenced to imprisonment always rankles in his mind.
⚫Succumb (v)
Meaning- die, yield
Succumb Synonyms - capitulate, submit, surrender, perish
Succumb Antonyms - endure, resist, overcome, amend
🔸Use Succumb in a sentence
Example- The wounded soldier succumbed to his injuries later on.
⚫Sluggish ( adj )
Meaning- slow
Sluggish Synonyms - lazy, torpid, lethargic, inactive
Sluggish Antonyms - fast, lively, energetic, alert
🔸Use Sluggish in a sentence
Example- The production activities in the factory have become sluggish on account of the apathy of the management.
⚫Sedentary ( adj )
Meaning- requiring sitting
Sedentary Synonyms - settled, fixed, motionless, sluggish
Sedentary Antonyms - active, mobile, energetic, athletic
🔸Use Sedentary in a sentence
Example- Those engaged in sedentary jobs need physical exercise.
🔘As we all know how important role "vocabs" play when it comes to SSC, IBPS, SBI exams. But memorizing and retaining them in our mind is still a challenge.To fix this,EnglishKendra.com has come up with an idea of providing relatable and awesome examples that will stick to your mind as soon as you read it."EnglishKendra team" is dedicated to provide you "the best study materials for English" for SSC, BANK, RAILWAY exams, prepared by the experts. Do check out other posts as well.
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💠Part 19 of the compilation of A-Z MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams.
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⚫Slovenly ( adj )
Meaning- untidy, careless in work
Slovenly Synonyms - negligent, reckless, clumsy, sordid
Slovenly Antonyms - smart, stylish, classy, orderly
🔸Use slovenly in a sentence
Example- Shilu is often reprimanded for her slovenly habits.
⚫Supple ( adj )
Meaning- flexible, pliant
Supple Synonyms - soft, elastic, submissive, ductile
Supple Antonyms - rigid, inflexible, hard, stubborn
🔸Use Supple in a sentence
Example- The supple limbs of the athletes impressed everybody.
⚫Sacrilegious ( adj )
Meaning- desecrating, profane
Sacrilegious Synonyms - blasphemous, impious, sinful, evil
Sacrilegious Antonyms - sacred, divine, pious, devout
🔸Use Sacrilegious in a sentence
Example- The communal riots in the city broke out as a result of Sacrilegious act of one community.
⚫Sangfroid (n)
Meaning- coolness, courage
Sangfroid Synonyms - cold blooded, equanimity, balance, dignity
Sangfroid Antonyms - anxiety, nervousness, anguish, tension
🔸Use Sangfroid in a sentence
Example- The Sangfroid of the Army Commander saved the check post from being recaptured by the enemy.
⚫Scourge (n)
Meaning- severe punishment
Scourge Synonyms - curse, calamity, evil, misfortune
Scourge Antonyms - blessing, boon, happiness, felicity
🔸Use Scourge in a sentence
Example- The plague broke out in the province and people thought it to be a divine scourge.
⚫Salvage (v)
Meaning- rescue from loss
Salvage Synonyms - recover, retrieve, ransom, saving
Salvage Antonyms - lose, injure, harm, dump
🔸Use Salvage in a sentence
Example- The army swung into action to salvage the havoc caused by the earthquake.
⚫Sultry ( adj )
Meaning- sweltering
Sultry Synonyms - humid, sticky, moist, damp
Sultry Antonyms - dry, cool, chilly, frosty
🔸Use Sultry in a sentence
Example- September and October are Sultry months because of excessive humidity.
⚫Surmise (v)
Meaning- guess
Surmise Synonyms - suppose, assume, suspect, imagine
Surmise Antonyms - confirmation, proof, analysis, witness
🔸Use Surmise in a sentence
Example- I surmised that Sohan would not succeed in his attempt to exploit his wife.
⚫Spurious (adj)
Meaning- false, counterfeit, fake
Spurious Synonyms - bogus, artificial, fraudulent, deceitful
Spurious Antonyms - authentic, genuine, real, valid
🔸Use Spurious in a sentence
Example- There is glut of Spurious drugs in the market.
⚫Supersede (v)
Meaning- take the place of
Supersede Synonyms - replace, substitute, exchange, supplant
Supersede Antonyms - retain, accept, submit, place
🔸Use Supersede in a sentence
Example- When the Marketing Manager was superseded by his junior, the former resigned.
⚫Saga (n)
Meaning- a traditional story of heroic deeds
Saga Synonyms - legend, epic, history, Chronicle
Saga Antonyms - biography, short story
🔸Use Saga in a sentence
Example- The Saga of Indian soldiers on the war front is beyond description.
⚫Salutary ( adj )
Meaning- beneficial
Salutary Synonyms - salubrious, curative, nutritious, healing
Salutary Antonyms - damaging, injurious, harmful, baneful
🔸Use Salutary in a sentence
Example- Salutary working conditions tend to improve the efficiency of the workers.
⚫Slander (n)
Meaning- defamation
Slander Synonyms - malign, discredit, disparage, scandal
Slander Antonyms - honor, praise, compliment, respect
🔸Use Slander in a sentence
Example- The editor of the newspaper was charged with slander.
⚫Serenity (n)
Meaning- calmness, tranquility
Serenity Synonyms - peace, placidity, patience, stillness
Serenity Antonyms - rage, agitation, agony, stress
🔸Use Serenity in a sentence
Example- The serenity of the valley in the evening overwhelmed the visitors.
⚫Sumptuous ( adj )
Meaning- lavish (feast)
Sumptuous Synonyms - luxurious, rich, magnificent, splendid
Sumptuous Antonyms - economical, poor, meager, inexpensive
🔸Use Sumptuous in a sentence
Example- Sumptuous feast was served on the occasion of the wedding.
⚫Stagnant ( adj )
Meaning- motionless
Stagnant Synonyms - stationary, inert, inactive, static
Stagnant Antonyms - active, energetic, mobile, flowing
🔸Example- Stagnant water emits foul smell.
⚫Substantiate (v)
Meaning- verify, support
Substantiate Synonyms - confirm, establish, validate, justify
Substantiate Antonyms - disprove, deny, break, oppose
🔸Use substantiate in a sentence
Example- It is difficult to substantiate his statement for want of solid proof.
⚫Sedition (n)
Meaning- rebellion
Sedition Synonyms - revolt, insurrection, mutiny, revolution
Sedition Antonyms - loyalty, obedience, allegiance, devotion
🔸Use Sedition in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister of the state was charged with sedition by the king and was executed.
⚫Stint (n)
Meaning- assigned work
Stint Synonyms - job, task, period, restrict
Stint Antonyms - free, expensive, distribute, spend
🔸Use Stint in a sentence
Example- Our servant performs his daily stint without grumbling.
⚫Span ( n)
Meaning- distance (of time)
Span Synonyms - period, reach, duration, range
Span Antonyms - shorten, disconnect, compress, condense
🔸Use Span in a sentence
Example- Within a short span of ten years Rohan made remarkable progress in business.
⚫Supercilious ( adj )
Meaning- haughty
Supercilious Synonyms - arrogant, proud, disdainful, contemptuous
Supercilious Antonyms - humble, attentive, cultured, quiet
🔸Use Supercilious in a sentence
Example- Everybody resents the Supercilious treatment of the Manager.
⚫Savage ( adj )
Meaning- uncivilized, primitive
Savage Synonyms - wild, brutal, barbarous, fierce
Savage Antonyms - civilized, charitable, gentle, kind
🔸Use Savage in a sentence
Example- Dowry system is definitely a savage custom.
⚫Sporadic ( adj )
Meaning- occuring irregularly
Sporadic Synonyms - occasional, random, uncommon, scattered
Sporadic Antonyms - constant, continual, repeated, periodic
🔸Use Sporadic in a sentence
Example- Sporadic firing from across the borders continues throughout the year.
⚫Status quo (n)
Meaning- existing position
Status quo Synonyms - current situation, condition, usual, norm
Status quo Antonyms - lapse, reverse, setback, revolution
🔸Use Status quo in a sentence
Example- India and Pakistan have agreed to maintain status quo in respect of Line of Control in Kashmir.
⚫Superannuated (v)
Meaning- retired on pension
Superannuated Synonyms - obsolete, antique, elderly, aged
Superannuated Antonyms - modern, young, current, newfangled
🔸Use Superannuated in a sentence
Example- The Superannuated army personnel are not satisfied with their pension grades.
⚫Sophistication (n)
Meaning- artificiality, refined
Sophistication Synonyms - complexity, polish, adulteration, tact
Sophistication Antonyms - bad behaviour, simplicity, insanity, innocence
🔸Use Sophistication in a sentence
Example- Sophistication implies the loss of natural simplicity in a character.
⚫Scion (n)
Meaning- off spring
Scion Synonyms - heir, child, sprout, descendant
Scion Antonyms - ancestor, predecessor, root, source
🔸Use Scion in a sentence
Example- A number of scions of the former rulers have joined politics to maintain their status.
⚫Sinister ( adj )
Meaning- suggesting evil
Sinister Synonyms - scary, malevolent, wicked, disastrous
Sinister Antonyms - benevolent, encouraging, auspicious, favorable
🔸Use Sinister in a sentence
Example- India has to be always vigilant to foil the sinister designs of Pakistan on Kashmir.
⚫Salient ( adj )
Meaning- prominent
Salient Synonyms - remarkable, important, notable, outstanding
Salient Antonyms - unimportant, minor, negligible, subtle
🔸Use Salient in a sentence
Example- The passive nature of the foreign policy of India has been its salient feature which has not paid dividends.
⚫Sagacious ( adj )
Meaning- having insight
Sagacious Synonyms - wise, intelligent, clever, prudent
Sagacious Antonyms - stupid, insane, silly, brainless
🔸Use Sagacious in a sentence
Example- My father is quite Sagacious and is seldom taken in by the hypocrisy of his friends.
⚫Schism (n)
Meaning- split, division into two parts
Schism Synonyms - separation, disunion, breach, rift
Schism Antonyms - union, harmony, agreement, unanimity
🔸Use Schism in a sentence
Example- The schism in the Congress party has led to polarisation of political forces on economic basis.
⚫Savour (v)
Meaning- have a distinct flavour, smell or quality
Savour Synonyms - taste, enjoy, appreciate, zest
Savour Antonyms - avulse, regret, gobble
🔸Use Savour in a sentence
Example- The assurance of the opposition leaders to flood victims Savours of sheer hypocrisy.
⚫Senility (n)
Meaning- old age, feeble mindedness of old age
Senility Synonyms - oldness, second childhood, caducity, anility
Senility Antonyms - youth, childhood, salad days, strength
🔸Use Senility in a sentence
Example- Because of Senility Mr. Rao has lost hold over family business.
⚫Subsequent ( adj )
Meaning- following, later
Subsequent Synonyms - after, further, succeeding, next
Subsequent Antonyms - prior, former, earlier, previous
🔸Use Subsequent in a sentence
Example- Subsequent event have proved our apprehension correct about our business partner's treachery.
⚫Sartorial ( adj )
Meaning- pertaining to dress
Sartorial Synonyms - tailoring, garment maker, clothing, ready-made
Sartorial Antonyms - dumpy
🔸Use Sartorial in a sentence
Example- In the modern era there are rapid changes in sartorial fashions.
⚫Scrupulous ( adj )
Meaning- conscientious
Scrupulous Synonyms - meticulous, strict, careful, punctilious
Scrupulous Antonyms - negligent, outrageous, dishonest, incautious
🔸Use Scrupulous in a sentence
Example- India is woefully lacking scrupulous politicians who are concerned with public welfare.
⚫Subjugate (v)
Meaning- conquer
Subjugate Synonyms - defeat, overcome, crush, beat
Subjugate Antonyms - surrender, lose, liberate, unbind
🔸Use Subjugate in a sentence
Example- The king was overthrown as he was unable to Subjugate the traitors.
⚫Succour (n)
Meaning- aid, relief
Succour Synonyms - support, help, assistance, relieve
Succour Antonyms - harshness, agony, hate, disfavor
🔸Use Succour in a sentence
Example- The government has provided ample Succour to the farmers affected by flood in the form of financial subsidy.
⚫Sycophant (n)
Meaning- flatterer
Sycophant Synonyms - fawner, parasite, doormat, slave
Sycophant Antonyms - rule maker, proud, king
🔸Use Sycophant in a sentence
Example- One must be wary of a sycophant who is just like a snake in the grass.
⚫Surreptitious
Meaning- secret
Surreptitious Synonyms - clandestine, covert, hidden, undercover
Surreptitious Antonyms - obvious, open, overt, clear
🔸Use Surreptitious in a sentence
Example- The Surreptitious visit of Henry Kissinger to China brought about revolutionary transformation in the relations between America and China.
⚫Stringent ( adj )
Meaning- strict, severe
Stringent Synonyms - harsh, rigorous, rigid, forceful
Stringent Antonyms - flexible, tolerant, relaxed, mild
🔸Use Stringent in a sentence
Example- Stringent laws to curb terrorism in India must be enforced.
⚫Scruple (n)
Meaning- sense of right and wrong
Scruple Synonyms - hesitation, uncertainty, modicum, suspicion
Scruple Antonyms- ignorance, negligence, mess, conviction
🔸Use Scruple in a sentence
Example- Rohan has no scruple in letting down his parents by his wanton behaviour.
⚫Shambles (n)
Meaning- scene of destruction
Shambles Synonyms - disorder, chaos, havoc, ruin
Shambles Antonyms - arrange, order, compose, method
🔸Use Shambles in a sentence
Example- The house where murder was committed was a shambles.
⚫Sacrosanct ( adj )
Meaning- most sacred
Sacrosanct Synonyms - divine, holy, sanctified, religious
Sacrosanct Antonyms - profane, irreligious, unholy, narrow
🔸Use Sacrosanct in a sentence
Example- The President of India should not regard his privileges as sacrosanct and immune from public criticism.
⚫Stigma ( adj )
Meaning- mark of disgrace
Stigma Synonyms - stain, blot, shame, spot
Stigma Antonyms - pride, honor, dignity, fame
🔸Use Stigma in a sentence
Example- The stigma of having been sentenced to imprisonment always rankles in his mind.
⚫Succumb (v)
Meaning- die, yield
Succumb Synonyms - capitulate, submit, surrender, perish
Succumb Antonyms - endure, resist, overcome, amend
🔸Use Succumb in a sentence
Example- The wounded soldier succumbed to his injuries later on.
⚫Sluggish ( adj )
Meaning- slow
Sluggish Synonyms - lazy, torpid, lethargic, inactive
Sluggish Antonyms - fast, lively, energetic, alert
🔸Use Sluggish in a sentence
Example- The production activities in the factory have become sluggish on account of the apathy of the management.
⚫Sedentary ( adj )
Meaning- requiring sitting
Sedentary Synonyms - settled, fixed, motionless, sluggish
Sedentary Antonyms - active, mobile, energetic, athletic
🔸Use Sedentary in a sentence
Example- Those engaged in sedentary jobs need physical exercise.
Part 19 of the compilation of A-Z MOST IMPORTANT VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, BANK (IBPS, SBI, RBI GRADE B) and other exams.
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