Vocab Show: Day 2

By JP Saikia
1.demolish(v): Destroy completely(ध्वस्त)

annihilate restore

decimate Synonyms Antonyms preserve

obliterate construct

USAGE The building was demolished in the bomb explosion.

2.kernel(N): inner part of a seed/most
essential/core (गठु ली)
outskirts
essence

crux Synonyms Antonyms periphery

nucleus
rim

USAGE Kashmir is the kernel of Indo-Pak border dispute

3.cogent(adj): Very clear and easy for the
mind to believe (ठोस)
persuasive indecisive

compelling Synonyms Antonyms inconclusive

forceful
ineffective

His finger prints on the murder weapon were the most

USAGE cogent evidence.
4.contemplate(v): To think deeply (ववचार करना)

cogitate discard

ponder Synonyms Antonyms forget

ruminate neglect

USAGE The aspirants are contemplating SSC exam dates.

 Most frequent or very
5.prevalent(adj): common(प्रचललत)

conventional unusual

customary Synonyms Antonyms unpopular

current nonstandard

USAGE English is the most prevalent language across the globe