Vocab Of The Day Part 78

By | May 5, 2016

1. FEUD (NOUN): quarrel.

Synonyms: contention, strife

Antonyms: harmony, reconciliation

Example Sentence:

A feud broke out between the students and the college management that lead to a strike.
2. CHASTE (ADJECTIVE): pure.

Synonyms: honorable, virtuous Antonyms: defiled, sullied

Example Sentence:

The priest took an oath to avoid temptations and remain chaste all his life.
3. ALLEVIATE (VERB): lessen

Synonyms: abate, mitigate Antonyms: augment, enhance

Example Sentence:

Scared of heights all her life, nothing could alleviate her fear of flying.
4. ARRAIGN (VERB): accuse

Synonyms: charge, complain Antonyms: exculpate, condone

Example Sentence:

Some of the senior students were arraigned for ragging and fined.
5. CORPULENT (ADJECTIVE): fat

Synonyms: obese, ugly Antonyms: lean, delicate

Example Sentence:

The physician suggested that the corpulent lady begins an exercise regime.
6. ENCUMBRANCE (NOUN): obstacle

Synonyms: hindrance, impediment Antonyms: stimulant, patronize

Example Sentence:

His insecurities have always been an encumbrance to his work efficiency.
7. FLIMSY (ADJECTIVE): unsubstantial

Synonyms: trifling, brittle Antonyms: firm, durable

Example Sentence:

The hurricane ripped the flimsy door off of its hinges
8. QUAINT (ADJECTIVE): strange

Synonyms: ridiculous, queer Antonyms: familiar, normal

Example Sentence:

As soon as we entered the quaint museum, we noticed it was filled with charming antiques
9. KNAVE (NOUN): dishonest person

Synonyms: rogue, scoundrel Antonym: benefactor, paragon

Example Sentence:

After the knave stole the crown, he was caught and imprisoned.
10. MOLLIFY (VERB): relieve

Synonyms: appease, assuage Antonyms: exasperate, aggravate

Example Sentence:

I hope that hot coffee will mollify your tension and help you relax.

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