Vocabulary Revision - Week 5

appealquench
alertprecarious
keenpeculiar
wretchednimble
wholesomemysterious
vacantmajestic
turbulentlenient
tranquillavish
sturdyhumble
sterngrotesque
roguesanitary
rigidtemptation
reprimand 

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appeal (noun)

appeal (noun) - a quality that attracts people

"The new movie has great appeal to younger audiences."

Synonyms: attraction , charm

Antonyms: repel , repulsion

alert (noun)

alert (adjective) - warning

"The soldiers received an alert."

Synonyms: warning, notification, alarm

Antonyms: calm, quite, peace

keen

keen (Adjective) - having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

"She is keen on learning new languages."

Synonyms: eager , enthusiastic

Antonyms: indifferent , apathetic

wretched

wretched (adjective) - in a very unhappy or unfortunate state

"She felt wretched after hearing the bad news."

Synonyms: miserable , dejected

Antonyms: content , happy

vacant

vacant (adjective) - empty or not occupied

"The seat beside me was vacant."

Synonyms: empty , free

Antonyms: occupied , filled

turbulent

turbulent (adjective) - characterized by conflict , disorder , or confusion; not controlled or calm

"The flight was turbulent due to the storm."

Synonyms: stormy , chaotic

Antonyms: calm , peaceful

tranquil

tranquil (adjective) - free from disturbance; calm

"The lake was tranquil , reflecting the clear blue sky."

Synonyms: calm , peaceful

Antonyms: disturbed , agitated

temptation

temptation (noun) - the desire to do something , especially something wrong or unwise

"The temptation to skip work was strong , but he resisted."

Synonyms: attraction , enticement

Antonyms: repulsion , aversion

sturdy

sturdy (adjective) - strongly and solidly built

"The sturdy table withstood the heavy weight."

Synonyms: robust , durable

Antonyms: fragile , weak

stern

stern (adjective) - serious and unrelenting , especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

"The teacher's stern voice quieted the noisy classroom."

Synonyms: strict , severe

Antonyms: lenient , gentle

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

rogue

rogue (noun) - a dishonest or unprincipled man

"He was known as a rogue who could not be trusted."

Synonyms: scoundrel , villain

Antonyms: honorable , principled

rigid

rigid (adjective) - unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible

"The rules were too rigid to allow for any flexibility."

Synonyms: stiff , inflexible

Antonyms: flexible , pliant

reprimand

reprimand (verb) - to rebuke someone , especially officially

"The manager decided to reprimand the employee for his tardiness."

Synonyms: rebuke , scold

Antonyms: praise , commend

quench

quench (verb) - to satisfy one's thirst by drinking

"He drank the cold water to quench his thirst."

Synonyms: extinguish , satisfy

Antonyms: ignite , inflame

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

peculiar

peculiar (adjective) - strange or odd; unusual

"His peculiar behavior made everyone uncomfortable."

Synonyms: unique , distinctive

Antonyms: ordinary , normal

nimble

nimble (adjective) - quick and light in movement or action

"The dancer's nimble movements captivated the audience."

Synonyms: agile , quick

Antonyms: clumsy , slow

mysterious

mysterious (adjective) - difficult or impossible to understand , explain , or identify

"The abandoned house had a mysterious aura."

Synonyms: weird , enigmatic

Antonyms: clear , obvious

majestic

majestic (adjective) - having or showing impressive beauty or dignity

"The castle had a majestic view of the surrounding countryside."

Synonyms: grand , magnificent

Antonyms: ordinary , common

lenient

lenient (adjective) - permissive , merciful , or tolerant

"The teacher was known for being lenient with late assignments."

Synonyms: merciful , indulgent

Antonyms: strict , severe

lavish

lavish (adjective) - sumptuously rich , elaborate , or luxurious

"The king hosted a lavish banquet in the grand hall."

Synonyms: extravagant , opulent

Antonyms: modest , frugal

humble

humble (adjective) - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

"Despite his success , he remained humble."

Synonyms: modest

Antonyms: arrogant , proud

grotesque

grotesque (adjective) - comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

"The painting depicted a grotesque figure."

Synonyms: bizarre , monstrous

Antonyms: lovely , beautiful
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