USEFUL VOCABULARY ♥ WORDS FOR ALL COMPARATIVE EXAM

USEFUL VOCABULARY ♥ WORDS FOR ALL COMPARATIVE EXAM:

1. *COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): persistent*
Synonyms: insistent, pressing
Antonyms: powerless
*Example Sentence:*
The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes.

2. *OUTLAY (NOUN): expenditure*
Synonyms: expenses, spending
Antonyms: income
*Example Sentence:*
A modest outlay on local advertising was spent.

3. *SANCTIFY (VERB): consecrate*
Synonyms: bless, ordain
Antonyms: deconsecrate
*Example Sentence:*
He was consecrated bishop of York.

4. *CONTEMPORARY (ADJECTIVE): present*
Synonyms: modern, present-day
Antonyms: old-fashioned, out of date
*Example Sentence:*
The event was recorded by a contemporary historian.

5. *PROPONENT (NOUN): supporter*
Synonyms: upholder, exponent
Antonyms: opponent
*Example Sentence:*
He is a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies.

6. *ADHERE (VERB): abide by*
Synonyms: stick to, hold to
Antonyms: flout, ignore
*Example Sentence:*
All drivers must adhere to speed limits.

7. *CONTEND (VERB): face*
Synonyms: cope with, grapple with
Antonyms: surrender, allow
*Example Sentence:*
She had to contend with his uncertain temper.

8. *INCONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): unnoticeable*
Synonyms: unobtrusive, unremarkable
Antonyms: conspicuous, noticeable
*Example Sentence:*
That was an inconspicuous red-brick building.

9. *STAMPEDE (NOUN): panic*
Synonyms: rush, flight
Antonyms: retreat, standing
*Example Sentence:*
The herd was fleeing in a wild stampede.

10. *DISCOURSE (NOUN): discussion*
Synonyms: conversation, talk
Antonyms: silence
*Example Sentence:*
They understand the language of political discourse only.