Daily Vocabulary – 28 April 2019

Synonyms: Disinclination, Hesitation, Demurral, Vacillation, Resistance, Disrelish

Antonyms: Willingness, Eagerness, Keenness, Avidity, Ardour, Zest, Inclination, Longing

Example: His <strong>reluctance</strong> to answer my questions made me suspicious.

Synonyms: Squabble, Moan, Grumble, Grouse, Niggle, Cavil, Grouch

Antonyms: Concur, Concurrence, Consent, Approval

Example: The only <strong>quibble</strong> about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.

Synonyms: Bungled, Abortive, Slipshod

Antonyms: Meticulously Done, Painstakingly Done, Diligently Done

Example: The work they did on the house was a <strong>botched</strong> job.

Synonyms: Accompany, Supplement, Augment, Enhance, Harmonize With, Go With

Antonyms: Detract, Contrast, Differ From, Go Against

Example: Rice makes an excellent <strong>complement</strong> to a curry dish.

Synonyms: Vital, Critical, Essential, Exigent, Pressing, Mandatory, Indispensable

Antonyms: Optional, Unforced, Discretionary, Trivial, Nugatory

Example: A broad and balanced education is an <strong>imperative</strong> for raising standards.