Part 8 of the compilation of most important VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for BANKING (SBI IBPS, RBI) exams - PREPARE ENGLISH FOR SSC BANK AND OTHER EXAMS:ENGLISHKENDRA

Part 8 of the compilation of most important  VOCABULARY (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence)  for BANKING (SBI  IBPS, RBI) exams




⚫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. 



⚫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. 




⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫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. 



⚫Tantamount ( adj  )

Meaning-   equal in effect


Tantamount  Synonyms -  equivalent,  identical,  alike,  duplicate


 Tantamount   Antonyms -  diverse,  different,  contrasting,  opposite


🔸Use Tantamount in a sentence 


Example-  Your action is obviously tantamount to insult. 



⚫Tacit ( adj  )


Meaning-   understood


Tacit   Synonyms -  unspoken,  implicit,  unexpressed, silent


 Tacit  Antonyms -  explicit,  clear,  obvious,  blatant


🔸Use Tacit in a sentence 


Example-  There seems to be a tacit understanding between them.



⚫Tirade (n)


Meaning-   extended scolding


Tirade   Synonyms -  abuse,  diatribe,  recitation,  oration


 Tirade  Antonyms -  calm, harmony,  compliment,  approval


🔸Use Tirade in a sentence 


Example-  It is a common practice of the opposition parties to indulge in tirade about the policies of the government. 



⚫Tenacity (n)


Meaning-   firmness,  determination


Tenacity   Synonyms -  persistence,  resolution,  fortitude,  courage

  
Tenacity   Antonyms -  fragility,  fear, weakness,  procrastination

🔸Use Tenacity in a sentence 


Example-  Tenacity of purpose alone can lead you to your goal of life. 




⚫Tranquil ( adj  )

Meaning-   calm, peaceful


 Tranquil   Synonyms -  serene,  quiet,  placid,  cool


Tranquil    Antonyms -  wild, noisy,  agitated,  loud


🔸Use Tranquil in a sentence 


Example-  The tranquil atmosphere in the hills proves salutary to one's jaded spirits. 



⚫Temporal ( adj  )


Meaning-   not lasting forever


 Temporal   Synonyms -  ephemeral,  transient,  fleeting,  mortal


Temporal   Antonyms -  spiritual,  permanent,  lasting,  endless


🔸Use Temporal in a sentence 


Example-  Everything in the world is temporal and mortal. 



⚫Tyro (n)


Meaning-   beginner, novice


Tyro   Synonyms -  learner, neophyte,  amateur,  initiate


Tyro   Antonyms -  expert, veteran,  professional,  maven


🔸Use Tyro in a sentence 


Example-  Though Rohan is just a tyro in business,  he works like a veteran. 



⚫Tepid ( adj  )


Meaning-   luke warm


Tepid   Synonyms -  unenthusiastic,  halfhearted,  warmish,  indifferent, mild


Tepid    Antonyms -  cold, frigid,  enthusiastic,  hearty


🔸Use Tepid in a sentence 


Example-  Please take the medicine with tepid water. 



⚫Tortuous ( adj  )


Meaning-   winding,  full of curves


 Tortuous   Synonyms -  sinuous,  serpentine,  devious,  twisted


  Tortuous  Antonyms -  direct,  straight,  frank, uncomplicated


🔸Use Tortuous in a sentence 


Example-  The journey on the tortuous roads in the valley was arduous. 



⚫Tryst (n)


Meaning-   meeting, private meeting


Tryst   Synonyms -  appointment,  rendezvous,  date, encounter
  
  Tryst Antonyms -  division,  separation

🔸Use Tryst in a sentence 


Example-  The villagers got wind of the tryst between the lovers and hacked them to death. 



⚫Tentative ( adj  )


Meaning-   provisional,  experimental


Tentative   Synonyms -  hesitant,  undecided,  temporary,  trial


Tentative   Antonyms -  certain,  definite,  abs, sure


🔸Use Tentative in a sentence 


Example-  Nothing is yet final,  only tentative programme has been announced. 



⚫Thwart (v)


Meaning-   baffle,  frustrate


Thwart    Synonyms -  hinder,  obstruct,  prevent,  block


 Thwart   Antonyms -  assist, forward,  encourage,  facilitate


🔸Use Thwart in a sentence 


Example-  The vigilant soldiers on the borders thwarted the intrusion of the militants into Kashmir. 



⚫Travesty (n)


Meaning-   mockery, parody


 Travesty   Synonyms -  mock, caricature,  lampoon,  satire


  Travesty  Antonyms -  seriousness,  actual,  dignify, flatter


🔸Use Travesty in a sentence 


Example-  The trial of patriots like Bhagat Singh was a sheer travesty of justice. 



⚫Throttle (v)


Meaning-   strangle


Throttle   Synonyms -  stifle,  accelerator,  suffocate,  smother


Throttle    Antonyms -  release,  breathe,  revive,  free


🔸Use Throttle in a sentence 


Example-  The old woman was throttled to death by the dacoits.



⚫Trite ( adj  )


Meaning-   hackneyed,  commonplace


 Trite   Synonyms -  stale, banal,  ordinary,  stock


 Trite  Antonyms -  fresh,  unique,  original,  extraordinary


🔸Use Trite in a sentence 


Example-  Such trite remarks as made by the opposition about Indian Army lowers the prestige of the country. 



⚫Tenet (n)


Meaning-   doctrine,  dogma


Tenet    Synonyms -  philosophy,  belief,  opinion,  percept


 Tenet   Antonyms -  doubt,  atheism,  entity, avert


🔸Use Tenet in a sentence 


Example-  The tenets of Buddhism emphasise the need of simple life.



⚫Tribulation (n)


Meaning-   sufferings


Tribulation    Synonyms -  misery,  distress,  woe, adversity


  Tribulation  Antonyms -  comfort,  joy,  benefit,  ecstasy


🔸Use Tribulation in a sentence 


Example-  Shilpa went through tribulation in life with fortitude. 



⚫Taciturn ( adj  )


Meaning-  habitually,  silent


Taciturn    Synonyms -  reserved,  quiet,  speechless,  dumb


 Taciturn   Antonyms -  talkative,  garrulous,  chatty,  loquacious


🔸Use Taciturn in a sentence 


Example-  Taciturn persons don't commit themselves at random. 



⚫Tenuous ( adj  )


Meaning-   fragile,  delicate


Tenuous   Synonyms -  thin, weak, feeble,  slim


Tenuous   Antonyms -  stable,  substantial,  amazing,  strong


🔸Use Tenuous in a sentence 


Example-  The constituents of the present government are held by tenuous ties. 




⚫Terse ( adj  )

Meaning-   concise, pithy


Terse   Synonyms -  short, brief,  condensed,  laconic


 Terse   Antonyms -  wordy, verbose,  lengthy,  ambiguous


🔸Use Terse in a sentence 


Example-  Dr. Ranjan is admired for his terse style of writing. 



⚫Travail (n)


Meaning-   painful labour,  hard work


Travail   Synonyms -  effort,  drudgery,  struggle,  suffering


Travail    Antonyms -  peace,  fun, comfort,  entertainment


🔸Use Travail in a sentence 


Example-  Sohan has gone through travail and sufferings in life manfully.




Untenable ( adj  )

Meaning-   unsupportable


Untenable    Synonyms -  invalid,  indefensible,  vulnerable,  fallacious


Untenable   Antonyms -  reasonable,  defensible,  sensible,  credible


🔸Use Untenable in a sentence 


Example-  Your arguments are untenable because they have no bearing on the subject. 



⚫Ubiquitous ( adj  )


Meaning-   present everywhere, omnipresent


Ubiquitous   Synonyms -  universal,  common,  limitless,  broad


Ubiquitous   Antonyms -  rare,  absent,  unique,  Sporadic


🔸Use Ubiquitous in a sentence 


Example-  Dogs are ubiquitous in every Indian street. 



⚫Upbraid (v)


Meaning-   scold,  reproach


Upbraid   Synonyms -  rebuke,  chide,  criticize,  admonish


Upbraid   Antonyms -  praise,  approve,  admire, applaud


🔸Use Upbraid in a sentence 

Example-  Sneha was upbraided for her impertinence. 



⚫Uxorious ( adj  )


Meaning-   devoted to one's wife


Uxorious   Synonyms -  devoted,  loving,  affectionate,  fond


Uxorious    Antonyms -  mulish, unloving,  anarchic unmanageable


🔸Use Uxorious in a sentence 


Example-  Uxorious husbands are not acceptable in the world of men.


⚫Umbrage (n)


Meaning-   resentment,  anger


Umbrage   Synonyms -  offense,  displeasure,  infuriate, enrage


 Umbrage  Antonyms -  comfort,  happiness,  pleasure,  like


🔸Use Umbrage in a sentence 


Example-  Sita considered his remarks exceptionable and took umbrage  at him.







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