Daily Vocabulary – 31 May 2020

Synonyms: Minor, Unimportant, Trivial, Nugatory, Paltry

Antonyms: Majuscule, Major, Serious, Essential, Important

Example: He believed the risk of infection was <strong>minuscule</strong>.

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the <strong>daunting</strong> task of cooking for 20 people every day.

Synonyms: Informal, Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Based on hearsay

Antonyms: Reliable, Trustworthy, Faithful

Example: <strong>Anecdotal</strong> evidence suggests there were irregularities at the polling station on the day of the election.

Synonyms: Thrifty, Sparing, Economical, Saving

Antonyms: Extravagant, Spendthrift, Wasteful, Profligate

Example: The monks lead a <strong>frugal </strong>existence in their isolated monastery.

Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching

Example: The restaurant has a <strong>sprawling</strong> indoor and outdoor dining area.