Daily Vocabulary – 31 July 2021

Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist

Example: He <strong>transitioned</strong> into filmmaking easily.

Synonyms: Excuse, Ostensible reason, Plea, Supposed grounds

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact

Example: The rebels had the perfect <strong>pretext</strong> for making their move.

Synonyms: Redundancy, Dismissal, Discharge

Antonyms: Hiring, Employment

Example: Privatisation leads to massive <strong>lay-offs</strong> and pay cuts for workers.

Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Unworthy

Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Laudable

Example: These <strong>deplorable</strong> conditions existed in military prisons of both sides.

Synonyms: Anguish, Suffering, Pain

Antonyms: Soothe, Comfort, Calm

Example: Caring for people experiencing mental <strong>distress</strong> is often complex and challenging.