Wednesday 18 June 2014

Learn 5 Words a day

1.Mar-  to damage or to spoil Something good

Example: The Opening Ceremony of the world cup was marred by the protesters. 

Synonyms:  Blight , Ruin
  • Blight: His Company has been blighted by his enemies.
  • Ruin: The rain ruined the match between India and Srilanka.

2. Squander- to waste money,time etc.,

Example: The team squandered several good scoring chances


3. Lavish- large in amount, impressive

Example: He lives a lavish lifestyle.
 
Synonyms: Extravagant, Luxurious

  • Extravagant: My Dad warned me not to be extravagant with water
  • Luxurious: My friend wants a luxurious life. (Opposite: Spartan
4.Aggravate- to annoy somebody, to make an illness/Unpleasant situation.
Example: His worst behavior is very aggravating.


Synonyms: Irritate

5. Tantamount- to amount to as much, to be equivalent , having the same bad effect as something else.

Example: If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.

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