Synonyms : Vocabulary words - 156

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Myopic
*Myopic	(adj) lacking foresight or scope ex:: myopic thinking
*Unwittingly	(adv) without knowledge or intervention ex:: he unwittingly deleted the references( = inadvertently)
*Divisive	(adj) dissenting (disagreeing) (especially dissenting with the majorityopinion)ex:: memories were divisive as well as divided.
*Nuance	(n) a subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitudeex::without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
*Fiasco	(n) a disastrous & embarrassing failure
*Rebuff	(v) 1. reject outright & bluntly ex::  he rebuffed his proposal 2. force or drive back ex:: rebuff the attack
*Reconciliation	(n) 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations 2. getting two things to correspond ex:: the reconciliation of his chequebook and the bank statement
*Insinuate	(v) introduce orinsert (oneself) in a subtle mannerex:: he insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table 2. give to understand  ex:: I insinuated that I didn't like his brother.
*Machismo	(n) exaggerated masculinity
*Paranoia	(n) psychologicaldisorder characterized by delusionsofpersecution or grandeur
*Grandeur	(n) 1. the quality of being magnificent, splendid or grandex:: an imaginative mix of old fashioned grandeur and colourful art 2. the quality of elevation of mind andexaltation of character, ideals or conduct
*Nutty	(adj) 1. informal or slangterm meaning insane, strange, eccentric or stupidex:: it used to drive my husband nutty 2. foolish; totally unsound
*Capriciousness	(n) 1. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses 2. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgmentex:: I despair at the capriciousness and whimsicality of my memory
*Suaveness	(n) the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
*Ubergeek	(n) (informal) a skilled computer enthusiast; a dedicated computer hacker
*Revoke	(v) cancel officiallyex::he revoked the ban on smoking
*Invoke	(v) 1. someone into action or bring into existence, often asif by magicex:: invoke the spectre of unemployment 2. cite as an authority; resort to ex :: he invoked the law that would save him,she invoked an ancient law 3. request earnestly (something from somebody); askfor aid or protectionex::Invoke God in times of trouble
*Prosaic	(adj) 1. not fanciful or imaginative ex:: a prosaic and unimaginative essay 2.  lacking wit or imaginationex:: a prosaic movie plot 3. not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
*Boggle	(v) 1. hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear 2. startle with amazement 3.  overcome with amazement ex:: this boggles the mind
*Labyrinthine	(adj) 1. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexityex:: a labyrinthine network of tortuous footpaths 2. relating to, affectingor originatingin the innerearex::labyrinthine deafness