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1. OBFUSCATE (Verb) Meaning :  make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. Synonyms : obscure, confuse, blur, muddle Antonyms: clarify, enlighten, explicate, reveal Example: Because I am a sympathetic teacher, I avoid using language which will obfuscate my students. 2. FEUD (Noun) Meaning : a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. Synonyms : altercation, conflict, discord, dispute Antonyms…

1. ABORIGINAL Meaning :  inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists. Synonyms : indigenous, naive Antonyms: modern, new Usage: The archaeologist found several aboriginal artifacts at the dig site of the ancient city. 2. ABOUND Meaning : exist in large numbers or amounts. Synonyms : flourish,…

1. ELATION (noun) Meaning :  a state of extreme happiness or excitement. Synonyms : happiness, exhilaration, joy, joyousness. Antonyms: depression, despair, gloom, sorrow. Usage: Their elation on our victory in Kargil was boundless. 2. DISCREET (adjective) Meaning : careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid…

1. DILEMMA Meaning : a problem or doubt Synonyms : doubt, unsure Antonyms: sure, definite Example: The main dilemma is whether to pay for a commercial or not. 2. DILIGENCE Meaning : the quality of being commited to a task Synonyms : dedicated, commited Antonyms : inactivity, lethargy Example: Diligence and confidence will get you far in life. 3.…

1. LOCUS (noun)  Meaning : a particular position or place where something occurs or is situated Synonyms : arrangement, location, condition, circumstances Antonyms: boon, disarrangement Example: The locus of these intersections is the quadratrix. 2. VITIATE (verb) Meaning : spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of Synonyms : annihilate, negate, quash, abate Antonyms : allow, help,…

1. SHUN  Meaning : to avoid something Synonyms : despise, disdain Antonyms: accept, admire Example: She shunned publicity after she retired from the stage. 2. PRECARIOUS  Meaning : in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly Synonyms : dangerous, delicate Antonyms : healthy, guarded Example: The lorry was…