Daily Vocabulary – 24 August 2020

Synonyms: Defensive wall, Embankment, Bulwark, Fortification

Example: In a siege, the ramparts of the castle were often bombarded by large projectiles from catapults.

Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable

Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious

Example: There is no plausible reason and explanation why the amount should be increased.

Synonyms: Inhibit, Impede, Hinder, Retard

Antonyms: Encourage, Promote, Nourish

Example: Some weeds produce chemicals that stunt the plant's growth.

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.

Synonyms: Multitude, Great number, A large number

Antonyms: Limited, Countable, Little

Example: Myriads of insects danced around the light above my head.