Vocab Of The Day Part 77

By | May 4, 2016

1. VOCIFEROUS (ADJECTIVE): noisy

Synonyms: clamorous, boisterous

Antonyms: calm, serene

Example Sentence:

The traders had planned a peaceful march but the mob grew vociferous in excitement.
2. VEER (VERB): move

Synonyms: turn, divert Antonyms: continue, stay

Example Sentence:

When he was attacked he veered round and retaliated.
3. VIABLE (ADJECTIVE): reasonable

Synonyms: practicable, applicable Antonyms: impossible, unfeasible

Example Sentence:

Your argument is not viable because it has no bearing on the subject.
4. WREAK (VERB): avenge

Synonyms: destroy, demolish Antonyms: construct, repair

Example Sentence:

Hamlet wreak vengeance for the murder of his father.
5. WANE (VERB): separate

Synonyms: disconnect, detach Antonyms: attach, connect

Example Sentence:

The opposition is trying to woo the voters belonging to the minority by waning them from the party in power.
6. UNEARTH (VERB): dig up

Synonyms: discover, excavate Antonyms: conceal, cover

Example Sentence:

The police were able to unearth the cause of murder only after the sustained interrogation.
7. VENT (VERB): express

Synonyms: utter, let out Antonyms: quiet, conceal

Example Sentence:

The writer seems to have vented his anger at the injustice done to him in his latest novel.
8. DIMINUTIVE (VERB): tiny

Synonyms: petite, pint-sized Antonyms: big, enormous

Example Sentence:

Any diminutive act of goodness done in the time of need worth more than anything.
9. SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): evil.

Synonyms: dire, devilish Antonyms: angelic, divine

Example sentence:

India has to be always vigilant to foil the sinister designs of Pakistani on Kashmir.
10. CHAGRIN (NOUN): annoyance

Synonyms: disappointment, displeasure Antonyms: comfort, pleasure.

Example Sentence:

The defeat of our team filled us with chagrin.

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