Vocab Of The Day Part 74

By | April 28, 2016

1. AMASS (VERB): collect

Synonyms: garner, compile

Antonyms: disperse, divide

Example Sentence:

He has no time to do good for others and appears to be more interested in amassing wealth.
2. ATONE (VERB): make amends

Synonyms: improve, repair Antonyms: spoil, disagree

Example Sentence:

You must atone for the injustice you have done to innocent people.
3. AFFLUENCE (NOUN): wealth

Synonyms: abundance, abundance Antonyms: dearth, lack

Example Sentence:

Affluence in his life made him forget the value of character.
4. AFFRAY (NOUN): brawl

Synonyms: assault, attack Antonyms: peace, truce

Example Sentence:

The timely action of the police averted serious mishap of the affray between the two communities.
5. BEGUILE (VERB): cheat

Synonyms: delude, deceit Antonyms: loyal, be honest

Example Sentence:

Don’t be beguiled by the pleasant manners of hypocrites.
6. BROACH (VERB): open up discussion

Synonyms: bring up, moot Antonyms: take back, deny

Example Sentence:

The parents of the boy did not even broach the issue of marriage with Renee.
7. BERATE (VERB): scold

Synonyms: criticize, rebuke Antonyms: compliment, praise

Example Sentence:

The father berated his son for being negligent towards studies.
8. COLLUSION (NOUN): secret understanding, often with intend to defraud

Synonyms: conspiracy, scam Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness

Example Sentence:

He was kind to them even though he suffered a lot at their hands because of their collusion.
9. CHARY (ADJECTIVE): cautious

Synonyms: wary, watchful Antonyms: callous, careless

Example Sentence:

We should be always chary of the strangers.
10. AGILE (NOUN): nimble

Synonyms: cleverness, dexterity Antonyms: slow, sluggish

Example Sentence:

The police acted with agility and apprehended the robbers

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