Daily Vocabulary – 17 March 2019

Synonyms: Unwittingly, Unintentionally, Mistakenly, Casually, Involuntarily

Antonyms: Heedfully, Deliberately, Purposely, Knowingly

Example: He'd already <strong>inadvertently</strong> caused her enough problems.

Synonyms: Fortify, Buttress, Shore Up, Bolster, Brace, Support

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Take Away, Enervate

Example: Eventually, they had to <strong>reinforce</strong> the walls with exterior beams.

Synonyms: Stew, Poach, Seethe, Smoulder, Rage

Antonyms: Freeze, Cool, Soothe

Example: This argument has been <strong>simmering</strong> for months.

Synonyms: Sovereignty, Command, Authority, Domination, Supremacy, Influence

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Impotence, Weekness

Example: Rebel forces hold <strong>sway</strong> over much of the island.

Synonyms: Inrush, Inundation, Ingress, Inflow

Antonyms: Exodus, Efflux, Outpouring, Departure

Example: The festival is accompanied by a huge <strong>influx</strong> of tourists.