Vocab Of The Day Part 68

By | April 13, 2016

1. FABLE (NOUN): story

Synonyms: fiction, tale

Antonyms: truth, non-fiction

Example Sentence:

Adam and Eve, according to the fable, were the first man and woman.
2. REPRIMAND (VERB): scold

Synonyms: admonition, chide Antonyms: commendation, compliment

Example Sentence:

The only reason the teacher is here now is to reprimand the students.
3. IMPETUOUS (adjective): one who acts without thinking.

Synonyms: impulsive, ardent Antonyms: cautious, considerate

Example Sentence:

In the past impetuous young men would drop out and run away to join the army.
4. PEDAGOGIC (ADJECTIVE): educational

Synonyms: academic, instructive Antonyms: uninformative

Example Sentence: the university is planning to open 3 technically pedagogic schools in the city.
5. ALIENATE (VERB): separate

Synonyms: estrange, disunite Antonyms: coalesce, unite

Example Sentence:

The newcomer was clearly alienated of affection by others due to his reputation.
6. DISREPUTE (NOUN): dishonor

Synonyms: disgrace, ignominy Antonyms: admire, adore

Example Sentence:

Every new discovery is disrepute at first but is accepted gradually.
7. COPIOUS (ADJECTIVE): abundant

Synonyms: ample, plenteous Antonyms: scarce, meager

Example Sentence:

This article supplies copious information along with references to the literature.
8. PACIFIST (NOUN): not in armed forces

Synonyms: civilian, nonmilitant Antonyms: soldier, combatant

Example Sentence:

During the war times the pacifists are the most vulnerable individuals.
9. DECIMATON (NOUN): mass destruction

Synonyms: catastrophe, devastation Antonyms: fortune, creation

Example Sentence:

The decimation of World War II lead to the beginning of a new era.
10. BOISTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): noisy

Synonyms: rowdy, clamorous Antonyms: subdued, quiet

Example Sentence:

The hue& cry of war was ignored amid the boisterous laughter of the dictators.

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