Daily Vocabulary – 23 May 2020

Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Equivocal, Indeterminate, Questionable, Untrustworthy

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestionable, Definite, Trustworthy

Example: For some of these reports, he appears to have relied on highly <strong>dubious</strong> sources.

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough, Hardy, Well built

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly <strong>robust</strong> woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

Synonyms: Native, Local, Domestic, Inbred, Internal

Antonyms: Foreign, Nonnative, External, Overseas

Example: Those who speak <strong>indigenous</strong> languages or wear traditional dress are styled Indians.

Synonyms: Good for, Helpful to, Productive of, Useful for, Contributive, Instrumental

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Unfavourable, Useless

Example: The soft lights and music were <strong>conducive</strong> to a relaxed atmosphere.

Synonyms: Emphasize, Point up, Give prominence to, Focus attention to, Stress

Antonyms: Understate, Tone down, Weaken

Example: His speech <strong>underscored</strong> the need for a clear policy.