Daily Vocabulary – 3 November 2016

Synonyms: Breakout, Running Away, Absconding, Fleeing, Flit

Antonyms: Capture, Stay, Remaining

Example: The prisoners planned their <strong>escape</strong> for months before finally getting away.

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Dissension, Contention, Altercation, Wrangle

Antonyms: Harmony, Concord, Accord

Example: Whether or not the twelve-year-old killer should be tried as an adult is a subject of much <strong>controversy</strong>.

Synonyms: Provoke, Incite, Impulse, Prick, Prod

Antonyms: Deterrent, Restraint, Block

Example: During lunch in the cafeteria today, my rival tried to <strong>goad</strong> me into a fight so I would get suspended from school.

Synonyms: Go After, Run After, Follow, Chase

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Quit, Leave, Abandon

Example: The cops had to <strong>pursue</strong> the suspect until they were able to capture him.

Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Strong, Weighty

Antonyms: Weak, Unconvincing, Ineffective

Example: An experienced speaker, John knew how to deliver a <strong>cogent</strong> presentation that would easily engage his audience.