Daily Vocabulary – 10 March 2018

Synonyms: Reverberation, Effect, Backlash, Impact, Aftermath

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness

Example: The people in my neighborhood will not report the crime lord’s activities because they are afraid of a possible <strong>repercussion. </strong>

Synonyms: Pretense, Semblance, Appearance, Camouflage, Facade

Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Uncover, Distinguish, Evince, Unveil

Example: Under the <strong>guise</strong> of a police officer, the crook walked into the bank and easily robbed the tellers.

Synonyms: Fanatic, Enthusiast, Extremist, Radical, Diehard, Bigot, Maniac

Antonyms: Moderate, Apostate, Atheist, Dabbler, Heretic

Example: When the <strong>zealot</strong> wrote his memoir, he wrote that he fought all of his wars for his god.

Synonyms: Pleasure, Happiness, Joy, Gladness, Elation, Euphoria, Exhilaration, Mirth

Antonyms: Gloom, Disappointment, Boredom, Despondency, Gloom

Example: Tasting her favorite cake brought both excitement and <strong>glee</strong> to the child’s heart.

Synonyms: Absurd, Ridiculous, Farcical, Laughable, Risible, Preposterous, Foolish, Idiotic, Stupid, Inane

Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Prudent, Sagacious

Example: The <strong>ludicrous</strong> movie is about a dog that becomes the president of a country.