Learn Synonyms#4

Question 1

enliven

Answer 1

make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

Question 2

dampen

Answer 2

make slightly wet.

mem: YouTube tutorials be like “ dampen your hair “

Question 3

subdue

Answer 3

overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)

mem: sub

Question 4

conceited

Answer 4

excessively proud of oneself.

Question 5

haughty

Answer 5

arrogantly superior

mem: that hotty was haughty :P

Question 6

subservient

Answer 6

prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

mem: the word has a servant in it

Question 7

demented

Answer 7

behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.

Question 8

uncouth

Answer 8

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

mem: burping, picking your nose

Question 9

ill-bred

Answer 9

badly brought up or rude.

well-bred: displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class

Question 10

knack

Answer 10

an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

Question 11

concise

Answer 11

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

Question 12

rambling

Answer 12

(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential

Question 13

unscrupulous

Answer 13

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Question 14

knavish

Answer 14

dishonest or unscrupulous.

Question 15

domineering

Answer 15

assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

mem: dominant

Question 16

assertive

Answer 16

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

unassertive :not having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

Question 17

timorous

Answer 17

showing nervousness or a lack of confidence.

mem: timid—> timorous

Question 18

unobtrusive

Answer 18

not attracting attention.

Question 19

whimsical

Answer 19

playfully attractive or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Question 20

capricious

Answer 20

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

mem: capricious weather

Question 21

decisive

Answer 21

settling an issue; producing a definite result.

mem: decisive—> decision

Question 22

gaucheness

Answer 22

an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement

Question 23

ineptitude

Answer 23

lack of skill or ability.

mem: in ( no) + eptitude ( aptitude- ability)

Question 24

obstinate

Answer 24

stubbornly refusing to change opinion or course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

mem: na pidicha muyaluku 3 kaal attitude

Question 25

consent

Answer 25

permission or agreement to do something. mem: consent letter

Question 26

accede

Answer 26

agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Question 27

assess

Answer 27

judge, evaluate mem: assessment tests

Question 28

superannuated

Answer 28

superannuate : retire (someone) with a pension. superannuated: outdated or obsolete through age or new developments.

Question 29

senile

Answer 29

showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

Question 30

asperity

Answer 30

harshness of tone or manner.

Question 31

quaint

Answer 31

having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm.

Question 32

tact

Answer 32

skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. mem: tactics #solve till Q no. 80#