Vocabulary Words - 06.02.2016

Vocabulary Words - 06.02.2016
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1. JANGLE (NOUN): cacophony of noises

Synonyms: clang, racket

Antonyms: calm, peace

Example Sentence:

A jangle as of dungeon chains clanked heavily from each fresh revolution of its progress.

2. SEQUESTRATION (NOUN): seclusion

Synonyms: aloofness, detachment Antonyms: togetherness, connection

Example Sentence:

Going forward, Republicans are hoping they can use the continuation of sequestration as leverage in future budget showdowns.

3. CIRCADIAN (ADJECTIVE): occurring every day; during the day

Synonyms: constantly, everyday Antonyms: uncommon, unusual

Example Sentence:

To read their letters is a similar exercise, even when the correspondence regards only circadian matters.

4. CALIGINOUS (ADJECTIVE): dark

Synonyms: gloomy, obscure Antonyms: bright, hopeful

Example Sentence:

Inside the caliginous lounge, there are lasers illuminating walls covered in graffiti, and staffers donning masquerade masks.

5. CONVULSION (NOUN): muscle spasm

Synonyms: contraction, tremor Antonyms: harmony, peace

Example Sentence:

I had a vague belief that he was suffering from a fit or some form of convulsion.

6. GRUBBY (ADJECTIVE): dirty, disheveled

Synonyms: filthy, grimy Antonyms: clean, sterile

Example Sentence

Before the envelope containing salacious details makes it into the grubby hands of the media, tell everything.

7. RESUPINE (ADJECTIVE): lying down

Synonyms: decumbent, flat Antonyms: upright, straight

Example Sentence:

It is resupine, and difficult to harvest for hay when seeded alone.

8. UNDAUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): bold

Synonyms: adventurous, confident Antonyms: afraid, meek

Example Sentence:

And what makes me be so undauntable about him is that he wants it so badly.

9. NEBBISH (NOUN): nonentity

Synonyms: nobody, upstart Antonyms: something, entity

Example Sentence:

Talk radio remained a nebbish when it came to fundraising for candidates.

10. TRENCHANCY (NOUN): sarcasm

Synonyms: acridity, censure Antonyms: compliment, kindness

Example Sentence:

Still, trenchancy whether in speaker or writer is a most effective tone for a large public.