Vocabulary Revision - Week 10
Week 10 Flashcards and Word List
| rhyme | pioneer |
| condemn | deceit |
| exclaim | keen |
| appeal | wonder |
| obey | sleek |
| fragrant | meticulous |
| quiver | prosperous |
| sturdy | severe |
| jargon | dilapidated |
| dismal | precarious |
| reprimand | perceive |
| unsurpassed | interfere |
| sanitary |
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rhyme
rhyme (noun) - correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words
"The poem had a nice rhyme that made it easy to remember."
Synonyms: poetry , verse
Antonyms: discord , prose
"The poem had a nice rhyme that made it easy to remember."
Synonyms: poetry , verse
Antonyms: discord , prose
condemn
condemn (verb) - to express strong disapproval of
"The mayor will condemn the act of vandalism in his speech."
Synonyms: criticise , denounce
Antonyms: praise , approve of
"The mayor will condemn the act of vandalism in his speech."
Synonyms: criticise , denounce
Antonyms: praise , approve of
exclaim
exclaim (verb) - to cry out suddenly , especially in surprise or pain
"She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when she saw the gift."
Synonyms: shout , cry out
Antonyms: keep quiet , whisper
"She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when she saw the gift."
Synonyms: shout , cry out
Antonyms: keep quiet , whisper
appeal (noun)
appeal (noun) - a quality that attracts people
"The new movie has great appeal to younger audiences."
Synonyms: attraction , charm
Antonyms: repel , repulsion
"The new movie has great appeal to younger audiences."
Synonyms: attraction , charm
Antonyms: repel , repulsion
obey
obey (verb) - to comply with the command , direction , or request of a person or a law
"Children are taught to obey their parents and teachers."
Synonyms: comply , follow
Antonyms: defy , disobey
"Children are taught to obey their parents and teachers."
Synonyms: comply , follow
Antonyms: defy , disobey
fragrant
fragrant (adjective) - having a pleasant or sweet smell
"The garden was filled with fragrant flowers."
Synonyms: aromatic , perfumed
Antonyms: malodorous , stinky
"The garden was filled with fragrant flowers."
Synonyms: aromatic , perfumed
Antonyms: malodorous , stinky
quiver
quiver (verb) - to tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
"He began to quiver with fear."
Synonyms: shake , tremble
Antonyms: steady , calm
"He began to quiver with fear."
Synonyms: shake , tremble
Antonyms: steady , calm
sturdy
sturdy (adjective) - strongly and solidly built
"The sturdy table withstood the heavy weight."
Synonyms: robust , durable
Antonyms: fragile , weak
"The sturdy table withstood the heavy weight."
Synonyms: robust , durable
Antonyms: fragile , weak
jargon
jargon (Noun) - special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
"Medical jargon can be confusing for patients."
Synonyms: terminology , slang
"Medical jargon can be confusing for patients."
Synonyms: terminology , slang
dismal
dismal (adjective) - depressing; dreary
Can also mean: *very bad performance *extremely poor results
"The weather was dismal , making everyone feel gloomy."
Synonyms: gloomy , bleak
Antonyms: bright , cheerful
Can also mean: *very bad performance *extremely poor results
"The weather was dismal , making everyone feel gloomy."
Synonyms: gloomy , bleak
Antonyms: bright , cheerful
reprimand
reprimand (verb) - to rebuke someone , especially officially
"The manager decided to reprimand the employee for his tardiness."
Synonyms: rebuke , scold
Antonyms: praise , commend
"The manager decided to reprimand the employee for his tardiness."
Synonyms: rebuke , scold
Antonyms: praise , commend
perceive
perceive (verb) - to become aware or conscious of something
"She could perceive the faint sound of music."
Synonyms: understand , discern
Antonyms: misunderstand , overlook
"She could perceive the faint sound of music."
Synonyms: understand , discern
Antonyms: misunderstand , overlook
unsurpassed
unsurpassed (adjective) - better or greater than any other
"Her performance was unsurpassed by any of her peers."
Synonyms: unrivaled , matchless
Antonyms: inferior , substandard
"Her performance was unsurpassed by any of her peers."
Synonyms: unrivaled , matchless
Antonyms: inferior , substandard
sanitary
sanitary (adjective) - relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health
"The restaurant maintained sanitary conditions at all times."
Synonyms: hygienic , clean
Antonyms: unclean , unsanitary
"The restaurant maintained sanitary conditions at all times."
Synonyms: hygienic , clean
Antonyms: unclean , unsanitary
pioneer
pioneer (noun) - a person who is among the first to explore, discover, or develop something new
"The pioneer settlers faced many hardships."
Synonyms: trailblazer , innovator, explorer
Antonyms: follower , imitator
"The pioneer settlers faced many hardships."
Synonyms: trailblazer , innovator, explorer
Antonyms: follower , imitator
interfere
interfere (verb) - to prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly
"They didn't want to interfere with the ongoing investigation."
Synonyms: intervene , intrude
Antonyms: allow , permit
"They didn't want to interfere with the ongoing investigation."
Synonyms: intervene , intrude
Antonyms: allow , permit
deceit
deceit (noun) - the action of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
"His deceit was eventually uncovered."
Synonyms: deception , fraud
Antonyms: honesty , truthfulness
"His deceit was eventually uncovered."
Synonyms: deception , fraud
Antonyms: honesty , truthfulness
keen
keen (Adjective) - having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
"She is keen on learning new languages."
Synonyms: eager , enthusiastic
Antonyms: indifferent , apathetic
"She is keen on learning new languages."
Synonyms: eager , enthusiastic
Antonyms: indifferent , apathetic
wonder
wonder (verb) - to think about something with curiosity or surprise
"I wonder what is inside the box."
Synonyms: think , question
Antonyms: know , understand
"I wonder what is inside the box."
Synonyms: think , question
Antonyms: know , understand
sleek
sleek (adjective) - (of hair , fur , or skin) smooth and glossy
"The cat's sleek fur shone in the sunlight."
Synonyms: smooth , shiny
Antonyms: unkempt , rough
"The cat's sleek fur shone in the sunlight."
Synonyms: smooth , shiny
Antonyms: unkempt , rough
meticulous
meticulous (adjective) - showing great attention to detail
"She was meticulous in organising her art collection."
Synonyms: careful , precise
Antonyms: careless , sloppy
"She was meticulous in organising her art collection."
Synonyms: careful , precise
Antonyms: careless , sloppy
prosperous
prosperous (adjective) - successful in material terms; flourishing financially
"The once small town has grown into a prosperous city."
Synonyms: successful , affluent
Antonyms: poor , impoverished
"The once small town has grown into a prosperous city."
Synonyms: successful , affluent
Antonyms: poor , impoverished
severe
severe (adjective) - (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense
"The storm caused severe damage to the coastal towns."
Synonyms: harsh , extreme
Antonyms: mild , gentle
"The storm caused severe damage to the coastal towns."
Synonyms: harsh , extreme
Antonyms: mild , gentle
dilapidated
dilapidated (adjective) - in a state of disrepair or ruin
"The dilapidated barn was beyond repair."
Synonyms: shabby , rundown
Antonyms: well-maintained , new
"The dilapidated barn was beyond repair."
Synonyms: shabby , rundown
Antonyms: well-maintained , new
precarious
precarious (adjective) - not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
"The precarious ladder looked like it could fall at any moment."
Synonyms: unstable , risky
Antonyms: stable , secure
"The precarious ladder looked like it could fall at any moment."
Synonyms: unstable , risky
Antonyms: stable , secure
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