Vocab Of The Day Part 28

By | January 12, 2016

1. DELIRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): mentally imbalanced

Synonyms: insane, maniacal

Antonyms: reasonable, rational

Example Sentence:

They used to say that when one talks to himself in the shade it is because he has become delirious.
2. VAPID (ADJECTIVE): bland

Synonyms: insipid, boring Antonyms: lively, exciting

Example Sentence:

She doesn’t deserve millions for her empty, vapid performances when lots of great actors are struggling.
3. INEFFABLE (ADJECTIVE): Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

Synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable Antonyms: utterable, describable

Example Sentence:

The joy I experienced at the birth of my first child was ineffable.
4. SURMISE (NOUN): guess, conclusion

Synonyms: hunch, notion Antonyms: fact, proof

Example Sentence:

Without knowing the facts, the judge chose to surmise the defendant was guilty.
5. DISSENSION (NOUN): disagreement that leads to discord

Synonyms: quarrel, dispute Antonyms: harmony, conformity

Example Sentence:

This is a clear attempt to cause division and dissension within the ranks of the Unionist family.
6. CHIAROSCURO (ADJECTIVE): dark and covered

Synonyms: shaded, shadowy Antonyms: clear, bright

Example Sentence:

It is a sinister work, enhanced by brilliant chiaroscuro lighting, compellingly performed by a superb cast on opening night.
7. HIATUS (NOUN): a pause or break

Synonyms: interruption, interval Antonyms: continuation, juncture

Example Sentence:

The school resumed its program last year after a 28-year hiatus.
8. RIGMAROLE (NOUN): an elaborate or complicated procedure

Synonyms: confused, incoherent Antonyms: sense, possessions

Example Sentence:

The government’s plan to perpetuate itself in office, via the traditional electoral rigmarole, is likely to go ahead.
9. GUILE (NOUN): sly or cunning intelligence

Synonyms: trickery, craftiness Antonyms: frankness, honesty

Example Sentence:

He used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in.
10. ANATHEMA (NOUN): a cursed, detested person

Synonyms: bane, pariah Antonyms: love, like

Example Sentence:

I never want to see that murderer. He is an anathema to me.

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