ENGLISH LANGUAGE STD-6 WORD BANK FIRST TERM (2014-2015) 1.Apparel- Meaning-(n.) clothing, that which serves as dress or decoration; (v) to put clothes on, dress up Synonyms- (n) attire, garments; (v) deck out Example-1.Winter apparel should be warm and cozy. 2.Ingenious- 2. Let s apparel our cats for the party. Meaning- (adj.) showing remarkable originality, inventiveness, or resourcefulness; clever Synonyms-imaginative, inventive, resourceful Example-The students found an ingenious solution to the math problem. 3.Instantaneous- Meaning-(adj.) done in an instant; immediate Synonyms- prompt, quick, speedy Example- Most computer software is designed so that users can obtain nearly instantaneous responses. 4. Adverse- Meaning-(adj.) unfavourable, negative; working against, hostile Synonyms- difficult, trying Example- Some people suffer an adverse reaction if they eat peanut butter or anything with peanuts. 1
5.Contemporary- Meaning-(adj) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.)a person of the same time Synonyms -(adj) present-day, modern, current (n) peer Example- 1. His novel used a contemporary style but had a historical setting. advice. 2.Rather than asking parents for help, teens often turn to a contemporary for 6. Serene- Meaning- (adj) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand Synonyms- tranquil, composed, fair, Example-How does she manage to stay so serene in the face of such chaos? 7.Enigma Meaning-(n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained Synonyms-riddle, mystery, puzzle, Example- Critics complained that the plot twists in the new mystery movie make it an enigma. 8.Infuriate- Meaning-(v) to make very angry, enrage Synonyms- provoke, incense, madden Example-It infuriates most parents when their children refuse to listen to them and treat them with disrespect. 9. Eerie- Meaning-(adj) causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysterious Synonyms- frightening, spooky, creepy Example- It is a lot of fun to tell eerie ghost stories around a campfire. 2
10.Ravenous- Meaning-(adj) greedy; very hungry; eager or satisfaction Synonyms- starved, famished, voracious, Example- Exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a ravenous appetite. 11. Amiable- Meaning- (adj) friendly, good-natured Synonyms- pleasant, agreeable Example- Marty, whose sense of humour and good spirits never fail, is an amiable companion. 12. Befuddle- Meaning-(v) to confuse, make stupid Synonyms- bewilder, boggle, stupefy Example- A difficult scientific experiment with many steps is likely to befuddle most beginners. 13. whimpered Meaning-(v) to cry or so with soft intermittent sounds. Synonyms- whine, cry Example-The male cub whimpered softly. 14.timid Meaning--(adj) showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Synonyms- fearful, reserved, shy Examples-I was too timid to ask for what I wanted. 15. scurry The cubs were timid and shy. Meaning-(v) (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps. Synonyms- hurry, hasten, race Examples-Pedestrians scurried for cover as soon as it started to rain. 3
Everything was new to the cubs so, even the fluttering of a butterfly would send them scurrying to their mother. 16.anticipation- Meaning-(n) Expectation, apprehension, premonition Synonyms- forecast, prediction Examples- Troops have been put on alert in anticipation of more trouble. 17. triumph- The hungry cubs looked forward to their mother s return with anticipation. Meaning-(n) achieve a victory; be successful. Synonyms- win, succeed Examples-They had no chance of triumphing over the Nationalists. Aditya was triumphant when the uniform was a perfect fit. 18.encounter- Meaning- (n) a meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected or brief. Synonym- meeting, rendezvous Example- Encounters with strange vehicles soon became a routine with the cubs. 19.Despise Meaning (v) to regard with contempt or scorn Synonyms- detest, hate Example- Chand was afraid of all forms of wildlife, in fact he despised animals. 20. devour Meaning-(v) to eat up greedily Synonyms- consume Examples-He devoured half of his burger in one bite. The cubs were so frightened when their mother was away that even small animals like the mongoose could kill and devour them. 4
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