Daily Vocabulary – 1 February 2023

Synonyms: Prudent, Sage, Sane, Sapient

Antonyms: Unsuitably, Badly, Improperly, Inappropriately

Example: Indeed, a <strong>judiciously</strong> chosen orchestra afforded a pleasure not to be found on just any day in the concert hall.

Synonyms: Gloating, Triumph, Pride, Satisfaction

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Humility, Modesty, Anxiety

Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of <strong>complacency</strong>.

Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately

Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate

Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was <strong>disproportionately</strong> large.

Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending

Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up

Example: During this <strong>demonetisation</strong> the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have <strong>eroded</strong> the cliffs along the beach.

Synonyms: Ammo, Armament, Arsenal, Bombs

Antonyms: Disarming, Demobilization, Arsenal, Armaments

Example: <strong>Munitions</strong> of war and implements of agriculture were provided in large quantities.

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but <strong>fragmented</strong> and dream-like.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Connotation, Indication, Meaning

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth

Example: The lecturer made the <strong>implication</strong> that science was subjective.

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to <strong>mitigate</strong> the stench.

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to <strong>execution</strong> by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

Synonyms: Relevance, Block, Grab

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Free, Give

Example: The <strong>interceptor</strong> missiles had to detect it, swing to intercept, to accelerate furiously.

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Synonyms: Introduction, Prologue, Commencement, Exordium

Antonyms: Completion, Conclusion, Ending, Epilogue

Example: Usually the pianist plays a reflective <strong>prelude</strong>.

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify <strong>procurement</strong> in the public sector.