Daily Vocabulary – 23 November 2019

Synonyms: Astuteness, Shrewdness, Acuity, Perspicacity

Antonyms: Stupidity, Insensitivity, Obtuseness, Denseness

Example: He had demonstrated considerable business <strong>acumen</strong>.

Synonyms: Weakening, Enfeeblement, Attenuation, Devitalization

Antonyms: Strengthening, Reinforcement, Buttressing, Fortification

Example: Any <strong>dilution</strong> of standards must be resisted.

Synonyms: Skilful, Proficient, Accomplished, Masterly

Antonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Unskilled, Ignorant

Example: Other countries are more <strong>adept</strong> at keeping their judges in check.

Synonyms: Bestow, Hand Out, Confer, Dole Out

Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Amass, Compile

Example: It's their job to <strong>dispense</strong> information effectively and accurately.

Synonyms: Respectfulness, Regard, Esteem, Reverence, Veneration

Antonyms: Disrespect, Dishonour, Disregard, Contempt

Example: He treated Dean with extreme <strong>deference</strong>.