DAILY VOCABULARY FOR 14TH MAY, 2021

1.Extirpate (verb)

  • Meaning: eradicate or destroy completely.
  • Synonym: eradicate, eliminate
  • Antonym: constructing
  • Usage: The farmer tried to extirpate all the weeds from the crops.

2.Consortium (noun)

  • Meaning: a group of more than two individuals or company
  • Synonym: institution, syndicate
  • Antonym: untrustworthy
  • Usage: The minister asked his consortium to opiate.

3.Contretemps (noun)

  • Meaning: a minor dispute
  • Synonym: squabble, argument
  • Antonym: peace
  • Usage: The employee had occasional contretemps with his group members.

4.Disarmament (noun)

  • Meaning: the reduction or withdrawal of weapons
  • Synonym: de-escalation
  • Antonym: armament
  • Usage: The public wanted peace and disarmament.

5.Consul (noun)

  • Meaning: an official appointed to represent
  • Synonym: ambassador, diplomat
  • Antonym: employee, worker
  • Usage: He worked as an Indian consul in foreign countries.

6.Foreman (noun)

  • Meaning: a worker who supervises others workers
  • Synonym: supervisor, superintendent
  • Antonym: dependent, subordinate
  • Usage: The foreman distributes the daily tasks.

7.Gimmick (noun)

  • Meaning: a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade
  • Synonym: stunt, contrivance
  • Antonym: reality
  • Usage: She wore out of fashion as a gimmick to the party.

8.Inflation (noun)

  • Meaning: the action of inflating something or raising it.
  • Synonym: affectation
  • Antonym: deflation
  • Usage: There is a possible inflation in the cost of the vegetables.

9.Intestate (adjective)

  • Meaning: not making a will before dying.
  • Synonym: unwilled
  • Antonym: bequeathed
  • Usage: The old man died intestate.

10.Lackey (noun)

  • Meaning: a servant, especially a footman
  • Synonym: flunkey, valet
  • Antonym: master
  • Usage: The lackeys helped the king to get off the couch.


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