Daily Vocabulary – 10 December 2022

Synonyms: Rebellion, Repel, Uprise

Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Calm

Example: The peasants' <strong>revolt</strong> was crushed by the king.

Synonyms: Assistant, Helper, Deputy

Antonyms: Boss, Leader, Superior

Example: The secretary acts as an <strong>aide</strong> to the principal.

Synonyms: Sect, Bloc, Dissension

Antonyms: Unity, Agreement, Peace

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Synonyms: Cheapness, Dirt, Scum

Antonyms: Decency, Pureness, Cleanliness

Example: Shipton may be <strong>sleaze</strong> of the year, but until he does something illegal, there isn't anything the law can do.

Synonyms: Conjure, Summon, Entreat

Antonyms: Reply, Give, Answer

Example: She <strong>invokes</strong> again her basic explanandum of political power and centre-periphery struggles over resources.

Synonyms: Paltry, Scanty, Spare

Antonyms: Ample, Bountiful, Abundant

Example: Every morning he eats a <strong>meager</strong> breakfast of toast and coffee.

Synonyms: Violent, Wild, Rage

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Mild

Example: I was late and he was <strong>furious</strong> with me.

Synonyms: Release, Grace, Discharge

Antonyms: Tenure, Office, Reign

Example: Hundreds of new jobs were created during her <strong>incumbency</strong>.

Synonyms: Unhurried, Staid, Sober

Antonyms: Agitate, Excite, Frivolous

Example: We walked the beach at a <strong>sedate</strong> pace.

Synonyms: Domination, Supremacy, Leadership

Antonyms: Helpless, Weakness, Powerless

Example: The three nations competed for regional <strong>hegemony</strong>.