Daily Vocabulary – 4 June 2024

Synonyms: Removal, Discarding, Disposition, Junking

Antonyms: Accumulation, Acquisition, Collection, Gathering

Example: We need to stop the <strong>dumping</strong> of rubbish in our canals.

Trick: They are dumping the trash in the trash ring.

Synonyms: Somewhat, Rather, Moderately, Marginally

Antonyms: Very, Large, Major, Big

Example: She earns <strong>slightly</strong> less than $100 000 a year.

Trick: The door was opened slightly and tightly

Synonyms: Afraid, Apprehensive, Careful, Concerned

Antonyms: Bold, Brave, Calm, Collected

Example: They asked <strong>anxiously</strong> for fresh news.

Trick: The boy gets curious and anxious.

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

Synonyms: Action, Expression, Indication, Nod

Antonyms: Speech, Rigidity, Stillness

Example: They were <strong>gesturing</strong> wildly at me to join them.

Trick: That creature doesn't make any gestures.

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

Synonyms: Desperate, Enraged, Fierce, Frantic

Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Gentle, Happy

Example: He drove at a <strong>furious</strong> speed.

Trick: All were curious to see his furious rage.

Synonyms: Brave, Encounter, Experience, Face

Antonyms: Disallow, Halt, Hide, Refuse

Example: I shall be left with many <strong>enduring</strong> memories of the time I spent in India.

Trick: The pure substance is endured.

Synonyms: Army, Contingent, Crew, Delegation

Antonyms: Civilians, Individual, One

Example: During the war, he preached often to his <strong>troops</strong>.

Trick: There is scoop of troops.

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian <strong>allies</strong>.

Trick: The allies combine the flies.

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and <strong>coordination. </strong>

Trick: The group is coordinated and measured equally.

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very <strong>convincing</strong>.

Trick: The man is convincing for placing the right thing.

Synonyms: Drained, Reduced, Vacant, Weakened

Antonyms: Energized, Augmented, Enlarged, Increased

Example: Reservoirs have been <strong>depleted</strong> by years of drought.

Trick: An athlete never depletes his strength.

Synonyms: Annoyance, Failure, Grievance, Irritation

Antonyms: Pleasure, Joy, Delight

Example: The <strong>frustration</strong> of their wishes.

Trick: A fraction of frustration can lower concentration.

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.

Trick: Some specific places are terrific.