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Part 17 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 17 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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⚫Perquisite (n)

Meaning-   perks, gain above stipulated salary

Perquisite   Synonyms -  gratuity,  tip, bonus,  fringe benefit 

Perquisite   Antonyms -  detriment,  loss, deprivation,  disadvantage 

🔹Use perquisite in a  sentence 

Example-  Though the salary offered by the company is not high,  the perquisite are quite handsome. 


⚫Prone (adj)

Meaning-  inclined to (disorder)

Prone   Synonyms -  liable,  disposed,  vulnerable,  sensitive 

 Prone  Antonyms -  upright,  straight,  unlikely,  defiant 

🔹Use  prone in a sentence 

Example-  Indian farming is prone to uncertainty because of the fickleness of Monsoons. 


⚫Pandemonium (n)

Meaning-  wild disorder 

Pandemonium   Synonyms -  chaos,  commotion,  confusion,  uproar 

 Pandemonium  Antonyms -  peace,  tranquility,  serenity,  silence 

🔹Use  pandemonium in a sentence 

Example-  There was pandemonium in Parliament over the objectionable remarks made by a member of the opposition party. 


⚫Parasite (n)

Meaning-   living on another 

Parasite   Synonyms -  leach,  sycophant,  deadbeat,  freeloader 

Parasite   Antonyms -  host, helper, benefactor,  salubrious 

🔹Use  parasite in a sentence 

Example-  Flatterers are considered to be parasites because their existence depends on sycophancy. 


⚫Patrimony (n)

Meaning-   inheritance from father 

Patrimony  Synonyms -  heritage,  legacy,  inheritance,  birthright 

 Patrimomy  Antonyms -  debt

🔹Use  patrimony in a  sentence 

Example-  Though his father left huge patrimony,  he squandered it within a year or so. 


⚫Perennial (adj)

Meaning-   lasting 

Perennial   Synonyms -  eternal,  constant,  durable, perpetual 

 Perennial  Antonyms -  annual,  temporary,  short,  casual 

🔹Use  perennial in a  sentence 

Example-  The rivers originating in the Himalayas are perennial. 


⚫Poignant ( adj)

Meaning-   touching,  sharp 

Poignant  Synonyms -  moving,  emotional,  affecting,  intense 

Poignant   Antonyms -  dull, boring,  jejune, blunt 

🔹Use  poignant in a sentence 

Example-  The poignant cries of the orphaned children moved everybody present at the funeral. 


⚫Pungent ( adj  )

Meaning-   stinging,  strong 

Pungent   Synonyms -  bitter,  sharp,  caustic,  penetrating 

Pungent   Antonyms -  dull, tasteless,  smooth,  genial 

🔹Use  pungent in a sentence 

Example-  The cigarettes of inferior brands have pungent smell. 


⚫Paucity (n)

Meaning-   scarcity,  dearth 

Paucity   Synonyms -  lack, deficiency,  poverty,  want

Paucity   Antonyms -  abundance,  plenty,  plethora,  adequacy 

🔹Use  paucity in a sentence 

Example-  Many schemes fallen through because of the paucity of  funds. 


⚫Pinnacle (n)

Meaning-  peak, summit 

Pinnacle   Synonyms -  Acme,  apex, zenith,  top

Pinnacle   Antonyms -  base, bottom,  nadir,  depth 

🔹Use pinnacle in a sentence 

Example-  As Sohan reached the pinnacle of his carrier he parted from all those who stood by him in difficulties. 


⚫Pernicious ( adj  )

Meaning-   destructive,  injurious 

Pernicious   Synonyms -  harmful,  baneful,  detrimental, malicious 

Pernicious   Antonyms -  benevolent,  salubrious,  sympathetic,  healthy 

🔹Use  pernicious in a sentence 

Example-  Obscene magazines have pernicious effect on the impressionable minds of the youth. 


⚫Prerogative ( n  )

Meaning-   privilege,  unquestionable 

Prerogative    Synonyms -  freedom,  authority,  franchise,  liberty 

 Prerogative  Antonyms -  disadvantage,  obligation,  strike,  prohibition 

🔹Use  prerogative in a sentence 

Example-  It is  the prerogative of the Prime Minister to constitute his cabinet. 


⚫Parochial ( adj  )

Meaning-   narrow in view point 

Parochial   Synonyms -  prejudiced,  biased, bigoted,  illiberal 

Parochial   Antonyms -  liberal,  cosmopolitan,  broad,  tolerant 

🔹Use  parochial in a sentence 

Example-  All the political parties rise above parochial considerations when the security of the country is threatened. 


⚫Precedent (n)

Meaning-   earlier example 

Precedent   Synonyms -  model, antecedent,  case law,  previous 

 Precedent  Antonyms -  later, subsequent,  posterior, result 

🔹Use  precedent in a sentence 

Example-  The speaker cited many precedents for not allowing the opposition member to raise a question of that nature. 


⚫Piquant ( adj  )

Meaning-   pleasantly tasting 

Piquant   Synonyms -  spicy, tasty, tangy,  mouth-watering 

Piquant   Antonyms -  flavorless, mild, tasteless, dull

🔹Use  piquant in a sentence 

Example-  The piquant sauce makes food always enjoyable. 


⚫Preposterous ( adj  )

Meaning-   absurd,  ridiculous 

Preposterous   Synonyms -  foolish, crazy, insane,  senseless 

Preposterous   Antonyms -  clever,  reasonable,  logical,  brainy 

🔹Use  preposterous in a sentence 

Example-  He always offers such preposterous excuses that nobody believes him. 


⚫Precarious ( adj  )

Meaning-   uncertain,  risky 

 Precarious  Synonyms -  hazardous,  dangerous,  perilous,  sensitive 

Precarious   Antonyms -  safe,  secure,  certain,  definite 

🔹Use  precarious in a sentence 

Example-  The patient is in precarious condition because so far he has not recovered consciousness. 


⚫Predilection (n)

Meaning-   partiality for

Predilection   Synonyms -  penchant,  fondness,  inclination,  liking 

Predilection   Antonyms -  aversion,  dislike,  apathy,  disinterest 

🔹Use  predilection in a sentence 

Example-  Abhi is a good player but his predilection for scoring fast has not proved good for him. 


⚫Proclivity (n)

Meaning-   inclination 

Proclivity   Synonyms -  tendency,  propensity ,  predilection,  inclination 

🔹Use  Proclivity in a sentence 

Example-  Some employees are never satisfied because they have proclivity to complain. 


⚫Pertinent ( adj  )

Meaning-   suitable,  to the point 

Pertinent   Synonyms -  appropriate,  applicable,  fitting,  suitable 

Pertinent   Antonyms -  irrelevant,  unrelated,  contradictory,  disallowed 

🔹Use pertinent in a sentence 

Example-  Please don't beat about the bush,  come to the pertinent point. 


⚫Precursor (n)

Meaning-   forerunner,  pioneer 

Precursor   Synonyms -  predecessor,  harbinger,  ancestor,  prototype 

Precursor   Antonyms -  descendant, inheritor,  offspring,  heir

🔹Use precursor in a sentence 

Example-  Surendra Nath Banarjee was precursor of Indian National Movement. 


⚫Pariah (n)

Meaning-  social outcast 

 Pariah  Synonyms -  castaway,  derelict,  renegade,  untouchable 

Pariah   Antonyms -  associate,  member,  participant,  subscriber 

🔹Use  pariah in a sentence 

Example-  When Sahil married a girl of his own choice,  he came to be considered a pariah by his family. 


⚫Perverse ( adj  )

Meaning-   stubborn,  intractable 

Perverse   Synonyms -  obstinate,  contrary,  depraved,  corrupt 

Perverse   Antonyms -  agreeable,  tolerant,  ethical,  docile 

🔹Use perverse in a sentence 

Example-  could not pull well with her husband because of her perverse nature. 


⚫Ponder (v)

Meaning-  think

Ponder   Synonyms -  consider,  meditate,  think over,  deliberate 

Ponder   Antonyms -  ignore,  abrupt,  activate, abandon 

🔹Use  ponder in a sentence 

Example-  Before taking hasty step you must ponder over the consequences of your action.


⚫Passing ( adj  )

Meaning-  transitory 

Passing   Synonyms -  transient,  temporary,  ephemeral,  temporary 

 Passing  Antonyms -  permanent,  endless,  resurrection,  lasting 

🔹Use  passing in a sentence 

Example-  Don't be proud of your beauty because it is passing in nature. 


⚫Plebeian (n)

Meaning-   of low rank

Plebian   Synonyms -  humble,  vulgar,  ordinary,  mean

 Plebian  Antonyms -  noble,  aristocratic,  wealthy,  refined 

🔹Use  plebeian in a sentence 

Example-  Shakespeare treated plebeians with contempt in his plays. 


⚫Pensive ( adj  )

Meaning-   thoughtful 

Pensive   Synonyms -  meditative,  melancholy,  mournful,  gloomy 

Pensive   Antonyms -  thoughtless,  brainless ,  shallow,  ignorant 

🔹Use  pensive in a sentence 

Example-  She was in a pensive mood and looked intently at the placid water of the lake. 


⚫Puerile ( adj  )

Meaning-   silly,  childish 

 Puerile  Synonyms -  immature,  juvenile,  young,  jejune

Puerile    Antonyms -  mature, adult,  clever,  serious 

🔹Use  puerile in a sentence 

Example-  Though Shahnaz has grown up, her puerile behaviour always irritates her friends. 





Part 17 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. Part 17 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. Reviewed by Admin on November 19, 2019 Rating: 5

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