Unwarranted
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1. UNWARRANTED (ADJECTIVE)
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not reasonable
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Synonyms
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gratuitous, unconscionable
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Antonyms
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justifiable, reasonable
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Example
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The judge criticized the lawyer for his
unwarranted accusations against the accused.
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2. HARMONIC (ADJECTIVE)
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harmonious
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Synonyms
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symphonic, rhythmical
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Antonyms
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dissonant, cacophonic
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Example
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The harmonic voice of the singer was
suitable for the song.
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3. COVET (VERB)
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desire strongly
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Synonyms
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crave, fancy
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Antonyms
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abhor, dislike
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Example
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Many of us covet success without making
efforts.
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4. BAG (VERB)
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catch
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Synonyms
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nail, acquire
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Antonyms
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liberate, forfeit
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Example
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All of us bagged a terrorist in the camp.
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5. ERADICATE (VERB)
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destroy
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Synonyms
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abolish, annihilate
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Antonyms
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keep, establish
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Example
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We eradicated all the barriers on our way.
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6. OPPRESSION (NOUN)
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hardship
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Synonyms
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domination, despotism
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Antonyms
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kindness, delight
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Example
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The oppression faced by us must not stop us
from achieving our goals.
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7. ELIMINATION (NOUN)
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removal
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Synonyms
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destruction, eradication
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Antonyms
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addition, inclusion
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Example
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The elimination faced by the people of the
earth in the movie “Independence Day” was horrible.
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8. SUPPRESS (VERB)
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restrain
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Synonyms
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censor, curb
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Antonyms
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promote, assist
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Example
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The leader suppressed his unruly teammates
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PEER (VERB)
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scan
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Synonyms
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gape, gawk
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Antonyms
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ignore, neglect
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Example
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He peered at the newcomers.
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10. GRUMPY (ADJECTIVE)
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in a bad mood
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Synonyms
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cantankerous, crotchety
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Antonyms
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cheerful, pleasant
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Example
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The grumpy leader tried to kill his
subordinate with the wire of a mouse.
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11. CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE):
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cautious, discreet
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Synonyms:
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careful, prudent
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Antonyms:
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careless, unwise
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Example Sentence:
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Circumspect doctors avoid recommending wrong
medicines to their patients.
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12. FLUKE (NOUN):
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chance of occurrence
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Synonyms:
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blessing, quirk
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Antonyms:
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misfortune, certainty
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Example Sentence:
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Their victory was a bit of a fluke.
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13. INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE):
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impossible
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Synonyms:
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unbeatable,
invincible
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Antonyms:
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attainable, defeatable
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Example Sentence:
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It is an unsurmountable task to get any high
degree without studying for it.
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14. INTRICATE (ADJECTIVE):
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very complicated
or detailed
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Synonyms:
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complex,
difficult
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Antonyms:
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easy, straightforward
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Example Sentence:
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Biology is
considered as an intricate subject.
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15. RANCOUR (NOUN):
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bitterness,
hatefulness
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Synonyms:
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animosity, hostility
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Antonyms:
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friendliness, kindness
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Example Sentence:
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Although my
friend betrayed me, I have no rancour towards him.
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16. EVINCE (VERB):
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to show, reveal
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Synonyms:
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manifest, demonstrate
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Antonyms:
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conceal, hide
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Example Sentence:
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His nail biting evinced that he was nervous
for the interview.
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17. EXPIATE (VERB):
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to rectify
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Synonyms:
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amend, correct
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Antonyms:
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worsen, destroy
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Example Sentence:
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It is better to expiate your mistakes than
to find excuses.
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18. METTLESOME (ADJECTIVE):
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brave
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Synonyms:
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courageous, highspirited
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Antonyms:
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meek, fearful
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Example Sentence:
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He is a
mettlesome boy.
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19. SANGUINE (ADJECTIVE):
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optimistic and
confident
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Synonyms:
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happy, cheerful
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Antonyms:
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morose, sad
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Example Sentence:
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The sanguine lady started her new business.
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20. DEMUR (VERB):
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disagree
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Synonyms:
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vacillate, oppose
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Antonyms:
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accept, agree
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Example Sentence:
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There were certain reasons to demur the proposal.
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