Daily Vocabulary – 12 October 2016

Synonyms: Generous, lenient, chivalrous, suave

Antonyms: Ungenerous, conservative, narrow, limited

Example: Emily's past was a little too liberal for such a conservative family.

Synonyms: Llliberal, Pedantic, Donnish, Conventional

Antonyms: Changeable, Wavering, Liberal, Open Minded

Example: Some of the conservatives among the Jews opposed these innovations, but the current of progress was too strong for them.

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Partiality

Antonyms: Fairness, Disinclination, Impartiality

Example: After a long court battle, the firm was found guilty of showing bias against females in its promotion practices.

Synonyms: Sustain, preserve, confirm, make sure

Antonyms: Vary, wobble, neglect

Example: Negotiators will meet later this week to firm up the deal.

Synonyms: Hazard, Danger, Peril, Entanglement

Antonyms: Security, Safety

Example: She was well aware of the potential pitfalls of running a business.