Daily Vocabulary (26 Feb 2018 ) 5 Words
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1. ALLAY (VERB): Reduce something, usually a pain or a problem
Synonyms: comfort, soothe
Antonyms: irritate, agitate
Example Sentence: Henery hoped a doctor’s diagnosis would allay her worry about the rash on her arm.
2. LASSITUDE (NOUN): Lethargy
Synonyms: apathy, exhaustion
Antonyms: action, diligence
Example Sentence: Persons who do not sleep well are often worn out during the day because of lassitude.
3. UPBRAID (VERB): Scold
Synonyms: chide, castigate
Antonyms: laud, praise
Example Sentence: The police officer did not hesitate to upbraid the man for driving without license.
4. FORTITUDE (NOUN): Strength of mind
Synonyms: courage, boldness
Antonyms: apathy, cowardice
Example Sentence: Most successful people are not afraid to show fortitude when they face failure.
5. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): Impractical
Synonyms: illogical, dreamy
Antonyms: cautious, pragmatic
Example Sentence: Your idea is bit quixotic.
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