Vocab Of The Day Part 61

By | April 1, 2016

1. TRIGGER (VERB): cause to happen

Synonyms: prompt, spark

Antonyms: halt, stop

Example Sentence:

His resignation can trigger massive protests all over the nation.
2. STEER (VERB): guide

Synonyms: escort, shepherd Antonyms: abandon, obey

Example Sentence:

We need to steer the ship in the correct direction
3. THRESHOLD (NOUN): edge

Synonyms: verge, brink Antonyms: middle, center

Example Sentence:

Their suggestions took us past several thresholds of success.
4. CLACK (VERB): noise

Synonyms: cackle, prattle Antonyms: silence, calm

Example Sentence:

The problem will cause a lot clack in the organization.
5. CREDENTIALS (NOUN): certifications

Synonyms: accreditation, endorsement Antonyms: disapproval, discredit

Example Sentence:

The credentials of the candidate were rejected by the interviewer.
6. CREDIBILITY (NOUN): validity

Synonyms: reliability, believability Antonyms: implausibility, improbability

Example Sentence:

The government doubts the credibility of this entity.
7. REPRESSION (NOUN): cruelty

Synonyms: oppression, suppression Antonyms: liberty, emancipation

Example Sentence:

We had to face a lot of repression from the tyrant ruler.
8. DELIBERATION (NOUN): serious discussion

Synonyms: conference, circumspection Antonyms: imprudence, carelessness

Example Sentence:

He wanted to conduct a deliberation for the scholars.
9. FUNDAMENTALIST (NOUN): extremist

Synonyms: zealot, fanatic Antonyms: secular, considerate

Example Sentence:

They will not be able to control the fundamentalists in their country.
10. STOIC (ADJECTIVE): detached

Synonyms: apathetic, philosophic Antonyms: attached, responsive

Example Sentence:

They will unveil a new impeccable way of completing the tasks.

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