1. GESTALT (NOUN): arrangement
Synonyms: composition, structure
Antonyms: disarray, chaos
Example Sentence:
Our cricket team should work as a gestalt as it has to work as a collective unit.
2. DISPARATE (ADJECTIVE): different
Synonyms: contrasting, distinct
Antonyms: alike, similar
Example Sentence:
As there was disparate information on the topic it took longer than expected to compile.
3. OSSIFY (VERB): become hard from aging.
Synonyms: fossilize, petrify
Antonyms: soften, liquefy
Example Sentence:
Deficiency of vitamin D causes early ossification of bones in children.
4. EXPLOSION (NOUN): a violent release of energy
Synonyms: blast, eruption
Antonyms: implosion, collusion
Example Sentence:
This explosion was extremely loud and was heard miles away.
5. ABSURD (ADJECTIVE): foolish
Synonyms: irrational, incongruous
Antonyms: rational, thoughtful
Example Sentence:
During the war, anyone who thought of peace was seen as an absurd person.
6. COMPREHENSIVE (NOUN): completely covering
Synonyms: thorough, encompassing Antonyms: half, incomplete
Example Sentence:
The comprehensive approach in the progressive schemes of our Prime Minister can be seen in the tagline, “Sabka Saath – Sabka Vikas”.
7. PULVERISE (VERB): totally destroy
Synonyms: crush, thrash
Antonyms: create, rejuvenate
Example Sentence:
The hue& cry of war pulverized all efforts of making peace.
8. ALACRITOUS (ADJECTIVE): quick
Synonyms: brisk, speedy
Antonyms: slow, lag
Example Sentence:
The alacritous athlete won the race in no time.
9. GOBSMACKED (ADJECTIVE): astonished
Synonyms: flabbergasted, astounded
Antonyms: unfazed, unmoved
Example Sentence:
The accident left all of us absolutely gobsmacked.
10. BLABBER (VERB): talk foolishly
Synonyms: babble, blather
Antonyms: shy, shut
Example Sentence:
They have blabbered with each other since morning.
