Synonyms : Vocabulary words - 31

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1. Parsimonious (Adj.):- Very unwilling to spend money.

Synonyms - stingy; niggard; penurious.

Uses : His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxuries.

2. Peccadillo (Noun):- A small mistake or fault that is not regarded as very bad or serious, minor

offence.

Synonyms:- Indiscretion

Uses: If we examine these escapades carefully, we will realize that they are mere peccadilloes rather

than major crimes.

3. Perfidious (Adj.):- One who has a treacherous character.

Synonyms:- treacherous; disloyal

Uses: When Caesar realized that Brutus had betrayed him, he reproached his perfidious friend.

4. Reproach (Verb):- Express criticism towards someone.

Synonyms:- dishonour; opprobrium; disgrace.

Uses: Narendra Modi rebuked one of his MP for his irresponsible behaviour.

5. Reverberate (verb):- have a long or continuous effect.

Synonyms: echo; resonate; resound.

Uses: The discussion with my teacher reverberated in my ears till I stop breathing.

6. Perseverance (Noun):- The act of persisting or perserving; continuing or repeating behaviour; the

quality of being

determined to do or achieve something.

Synonyms:- doggedness; persistence

Uses: If you have perseverance oneday you will be on the pinnacle of your career trajectory.

7. Accolade (Noun):- award of merit

Synonyms: award; honour; laurels

Uses: In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.

8. Acrimonious (Adj.):- Bitter or sharp in language or tone.

Synonyms: stinging, caustic, bitter, scathing.

His tendency to utter acrimonious remarks alienated his audience.

9. Aggrandize (verb):- To enhance the power, wealth or position.

Synonyms- increase or intensify; raise in power, wealth, rank or honor

Uses: The history of the past quarter century illustrates how a President may aggrandize his power to

act aggressively in

international affairs without considering the wishes of Congress.

10. Ambivalence (Noun):- the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes.

Synonyms: Equivocation; indecision; uncertainty

Torn between loving her parents one minute and hating them the next, she was confused by the

ambivalence of her

feelings.