Daily Vocabulary – 6 October 2016

Synonyms: Liability, Dues, Arrears

Antonyms: Asset, Cash, Profit

Example: I can't afford to buy a car. I'm already in <strong>debt</strong> from paying for university.

Synonyms: Interruption, Break, Separation

Antonyms: Accord, Teamwork

Example: The weather has caused serious <strong>disruptions</strong> to the airline schedule.

Synonyms: Advance, Nurture, Encourage

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Halt

Example: Punishing children for bad behavior instead of talking to them can <strong>foster</strong> feelings of guilt which result in further problems.

Synonyms: Necessity, Must, Vital

Antonyms: Nonessential, Ordinary

Example: Some high schools have now raised the <strong>requisite</strong> percentage for admission to 70.

Synonyms: Progress, Evolution, Growth

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Finish

Example: She'll need some help during the time of her <strong>transition</strong> to her new position as director of the program.