VOCAB WORDS

AUTONOMOUS : Self-GoverningAt the college level, students need to be autonomous

 learners.

EDICT : OrderEdicts enforced by the police.

EQUITABLE : FairThe teacher wasn't equitable, she gave 3 students

four books and the rest only one.

INFIRM : WeakHer grandmother had been transferred to a home for

the elderly mentally infirm.

CONFLUENCE : AmalgamationThe American culture is a result of a confluence of

many other cultures.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL : 50 yearsMy grandparents have their semi-centennial

marriage anniversary next week.

REVOKE : WithdrawThe governor can revoke a death sentence.

QUADRIGA : ChariotThe prince came on a quadriga.

REGRESS : BackThe stock market is suffering from a regression.

POLYCHROMATIC : ColourfulMost of Govinda’s outfits are polychromatic, using

colors like pink, blue, orange, purple, and lime green.

OMNISCIENT : All-knowingChristians believe in an omniscient God.

ABJECT : MiserableFranklin was living in abject poverty.

EQUABLE : SteadyAn equable climate.

ESPOUSAL : A wedding ceremonyPrince William and Kate have recentley had their royal

espousal.

Euphoria : HappinessHe was filled with euphoria when he heard the news of

the birth of his son.

DECOROUS : ProperStudents are expected to behave in a decorous

manner.

VACILLATING : Obedient/RespectfulChildren should be servile towards the elders.

OBNOXIOUS : OffensiveHe is not only arrogant but also foolish and

obnoxious.

DEFACE : to spoil the appearance ofThe statue had been defaced with red paint.

EXALT : Praise highlyAfter winning the world championship the exalted

athletes were given new cars.

DISSONANT : Lack of agreementWhile the teacher presented the day's lesson, the dissonant student continued talking with friends and did not prepare

for it.

INFRINGEMENT : Violation It would infringe on his right to privacy if you were to

publish his personal correspondence without his knowledge and permission.

CANTANKEROUS : Ill-temperedHe had no friend due to his cantankerous behavior.

DEVOLVE : Pass toThe responsibility devolved to the most junior member of

the committee.

SAGACIOUS : ShrewdThe sagacious boy was able to read difficult books at an

early age.

Presentation by:

Ajay DhandHarpriya Chandar

(PIN 1)