Vocab Of The Day – 02/03/2017

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1.DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance.

Synonyms: dashing, rakish

Antonyms: disheveled, shabby

Example Sentence:  Johnny, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look dapper at his work.

 

  1. DEBILITATE (VERB): to weaken

Synonyms: incapacitate, devitalize

Antonyms: strengthen, enable

Example Sentence: The effects of hypertension can work to debilitate your health if you do not monitor your salt intake.

 

  1. DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): disregardful

Synonyms: disobedient, audacious

Antonym: acquiescent, obedient

Example Sentence:  The defiant kid teased everyone when asked to leave the diner at the closing hours.

 

  1. DEPLORE (VERB): to express displeasure

Synonyms: denounce, abhor

Antonyms: commend, approve

Example Sentence:  Jenna is an animal activist and highly deplores the cruel practices used to obtain animal products.

 

  1. DERANGE (VERB): make insane or to cause disorder

Synonyms: perplex, befuddle

Antonyms: compose, balance

Example Sentence:  The new security software would automatically derange if any hacker manages to enter the system.

 

  1. DESCRY (VERB): discover

Synonyms: determine, discern

Antonym: neglect, overlook

Example Sentence: Even though Ethan was looking after the store, he could not descry the shoplifter stealing the packet.

 

  1. DETRACT (VERB): to cause something to appear less attractive

Synonyms: depreciate, cheapen

Antonyms: compliment, exaggerate

Example Sentence: Henry always thought that his glasses detract his appearance.

 

  1. DOCILE (ADJECTIVE): easily led or managed

Synonyms: compliant, submissive

Antonyms: headstrong, stubborn

Example Sentence:  Jane likes to be in control so she is looking for a docile pet.

 

  1. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): persistent

Synonyms: indefatigable, relentless

Antonyms: irresolute, surrendering

Example sentence:  Despite lagging behind by miles, Harold’s dogged determination won’t let him quit the race.

 

  1. DWINDLE (VERB): to decrease

Synonyms: decline, diminish

Antonyms: enhance, ascend

Example Sentence:  As the evening wore on, the high spirits of the teenagers began to dwindle and they moved to the dining area for a meal.