Daily Vocabulary – 28 June 2020

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Inconsistency

Example: A medley of<strong> oxymorons, </strong> contradictions, and double-standards.

Synonyms: Outstanding, Astounding, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Ordinary, Inferior, Poor

Example: His restaurant has received <strong>stellar</strong> ratings in the guides.

Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontented, Aggrieved, Displeased

Antonyms: Contented, Satisfied, Gratified

Example: Judges receive letters from <strong>disgruntled</strong> members of the public.

Synonyms: Behemoth, Giant, Brute, Beast

Example: The Russian Empire was the <strong>colossus</strong> of European politics.