Daily Vocabulary – 10 October 2019

Synonyms: Decline, Recession, Slump, Downturn

Antonyms: Increase, Rise, Breakthrough, Speed-Up

Example: Companies reacted to early signs of <strong>slowdown</strong> with cuts in production.

Synonyms: Belated, Delayed, Unpunctual, Behind Schedule

Antonyms: Timely, Prompt, Opportune, Seasonable

Example: The government has finally promised to introduce some very <strong>overdue</strong> reforms.

Synonyms: Tolerate, Put Up With, Bear, Stand

Antonyms: Succumb, Yield, Give In, Capitulate

Example: I can't <strong>stomach</strong> the self-righteous attitude of some managers.

Synonyms: Absurd, Preposterous, Impractical, Quixotic

Antonyms: Careful, Reasonable, Realistic, Feasible

Example: GST was an <strong>ill-conceived</strong> scheme for taxpayers.

Synonyms: Cause, Lead To, Give Rise To, Trigger

Antonyms: Impede, Limit, Halt

Example: A little neglect during driving may <strong>breed</strong> great mischief.