Vocab Of The Day Part 49

By | March 4, 2016

1. ASCRIPTION (NOUN): credit

Synonyms: acknowledgement, recognition

Antonyms: disclaimer, dishonour

Example Sentence:

The employees who work hard, deserve to be given ascription for their ideas.
2. TOIL (VERB): work hard

Synonyms: strive, moil Antonyms: relax, idle

Example Sentence:

You should toil for attaining success in life without losing enthusiasm.
3. ABSOLVE (VERB): to be free

Synonyms: acquit, discharge Antonyms: charge, condemn

Example Sentence: acquaintanceship

Criminals may be absolved from the legal system but they always remain a criminal in the view of the society.
4. KIOSK (NOUN): booth

Synonyms: stall, rotunda Antonyms: brick and mortar shop, permanent office

Example Sentence:

She bought the cellphone sim for her mother from a kiosk.
5. INHALE (VERB): breathe in

Synonyms: puff, snort Antonyms: exhale, breathe out

Example Sentence:

We can inhale fresh air if we wake up early and go for a morning walk.
6. WITHER (VERB): decline

Synonyms: shrink, languish Antonyms: develop, enlarge

Example Sentence:

Intellectuals are withering and self-claimed foolish masters are ruling the world.
7. COACTIVE (ADJECTIVE): cooperative

Synonyms: coacting, collective Antonyms: unsocial, solitary

Example Sentence:

Your brother is extremely coactive and you should learn something from him.
8. GRANTOR (NOUN): gift provider

Synonyms: benefactor, patron Antonyms: antagonist, opposer

Example Sentence:

Are you going to ask your grantor or earn it on your own?
9. PORTER (NOUN): caretaker

Synonyms: janitor, carrier Antonyms: owner, master

Example Sentence:

We need to take care of our porters and ensure their welfare.
10. SPUNKY (ADJECTIVE): energetic

Synonyms: spirited, peppy Antonyms: lifeless, tired

Example Sentence:

Our team can perform well when they feel spunky.

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