Vocabulary-1

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Vocabulary ( The Hindu) 2019-01-12
1.Denouement:     the outcome of a situation
Synonyms:             consequence /result /culmination

2. Incumbent:       necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Synonyms:             obligatory/ mandatory/ Imperative
  
3. Convene:          come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.
Synonyms:             assemble / summon / convoke /accumulate.

4. Dissenting:       expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
Synonyms:             dispute / variance / rebellious/ recalcitrant.

5. Vigilance:          the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Synonyms:            surveillance / attentiveness /attention / alertness.

6. Prima facie:      based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise.

7. Precedent :       a previous action, situation, that can be used as a reason or                       example for a similar action at a later time.
Synonyms:            paradigm / exemplar/ model.

8. Status quo:      the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

9. Envisage :        contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Synonyms:            foresee /anticipate /predict / envision.

10. Blatant:          done openly and unashamedly.
Synonyms:            evident / palpable / manifest/ unconcealed.

11. Aftermath:      the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.
Synonyms:            by-product/ fallout / backwash/ trail /wake /corollary.

12. Amiable:         having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Synonyms:            friendly / sociable / affable / cordial.

13. Homey:          (of a place or surroundings) comfortable and cosy.
Synonyms:            comfy / restful / hospitable / cosy.

14. Evince:          reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.
Synonyms:           indicate / reveal / show / disclose / demonstrate.

15. Abhorrent:    causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred
Synonyms:           loathsome / repugnant / nasty / damnable.




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