Vocab Of The Day Part 72

By | April 23, 2016

1. DIATRIBE (NOUN): bitter words

Synonyms: scolding, invective

Antonyms: praise, recommendation

Example Sentence:

The coach’s diatribe against the umpire was a futile gesture.
2. CORDIAL (ADJECTIVE) : heartfelt

Synonyms: affable, friendly Antonyms: hostile, indifferent

Example Sentence:

The cordial relation of the neighbours has got hampered after the fight.
3. EBULLIENT (ADJECTIVE): enthusiastic

Synonyms: vivacious, high spirited Antonyms: disinterested, unenthusiastic

Example Sentence:

His ebullient behaviour towards his work is the reason behind his quick success.
4. FLUKE (NOUN): stroke of luck

Synonyms: fortunate, windfall Antonyms: certain, planned

Example Sentence:

It was just a fluke when my father found my ring in the backyard.
5. EFFETE (ADJECTIVE): self-indulgent

Synonyms: spoilt, destroyed Antonyms: disciplined, proper

Example Sentence:

How do you mould an effete movie actor into a believable paramilitary soldier?
6. IMPAIR (VERB): worsen

Synonyms: damage, enervate Antonyms: aid, assist.

Example Sentence:

Is your intellect so badly impaired that you made him the leader?
7. OBJECT (VERB): disapprove

Synonyms: condemn, remonstrate Antonyms: encourage, approve

Example Sentence:

My brother objects my buying of unwanted expensive things.
8. PANACHE (NOUN): stylish

Synonyms: flair, flamboyant Antonyms: dull, boring

Example Sentence:

The actor who will be the protagonist must have panache in his appearance.
9. PROLIFERATE (VERB): grow rapidly

Synonyms: multiply, expand Antonyms: decline, decrease

Example Sentence:

Modernization of agriculture continues to proliferate in India.
10. SEDATE (ADJECTIVE): calm down

Synonyms: relax, tranquilize Antonyms: disorder, angry

Example Sentence:

In the old days, business was carried out at a sedate pace.

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