Vocabulary Words - 08.02.2016
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1. MULTITUDINOUS (ADJECTIVE): many, considerable
Synonyms: abundant, countless
Antonyms: few, limited
Example Sentence:
But the testimony of a witness is open to multitudinous doubts.
2. REMONSTRANCE (NOUN): protest
Synonyms: complaint, reproach Antonyms: approval, praise
Example Sentence:
But she spoilt the remonstrance by blushing like a girl of eighteen.
3. KVETCHING (ADJECTIVE): complaining
Synonyms: criticizing, nagging Antonyms: complimentary, forgiving
Example Sentence:
I take some pleasure in watching conservatives squirm and kvetch.
4. STRIDULOUS (ADJECTIVE): irritating; scraping
Synonyms: annoying, displeasing Antonyms: soothing, nice
Example Sentence:
He alternates his tapping with his stridulous call, and the effect on a cool, autumn-like morning is very pleasing.
5. PRIVY (ADJECTIVE): secret
Synonyms: covert, personal Antonyms: public, unconcealed
Example Sentence:
We have reason to believe he was privy to this report before it was released.
6. CONCUPISCENT (ADJECTIVE): lustful
Synonyms: desirous, sensual Antonyms: unhopeful, unambitious
Example Sentence
It is true of cynical, profligate, and concupiscent art as well.
7. PLUCKY (ADJECTIVE): brave
Synonyms: courageous, valiant Antonyms: afraid, fearful
Example Sentence:
But a whole lot of good has happened at the hands of generous and plucky Indians over the last eight years.
8. HYSTERICS (NOUN): state of extreme upset
Synonyms: agitation, excitement Antonyms: calmness, peace
Example Sentence:
Though she prefers the phrase “going away” to the word “jail,” which sent her into hysterics in a recent episode.
9. PLUSH (ADJECTIVE): luxurious, rich
Synonyms: luxury, opulent Antonyms: poor, small
Example Sentence:
She may be living way outside of her plush comfort zone, but she knows how to take care of herself.
10. UNBLENCHING (ADJECTIVE): bold
Synonyms: confident, daring Antonyms: irresolute, shy
Example Sentence:
They must have felt hammered by the brazen and unblenching critiques they have heard these last weeks from the mouths of their people.
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