VOCAB OF THE DAY

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  1. SIESTA (ADJECTIVE): Nap

Synonyms: doze, drowse

Antonyms: awake, aware

Example Sentence: He was clicked taking siesta during work.

 

  1. SCRIMMAGE (NOUN): Battle

Synonyms: scuffle, fight

Antonyms: peace, harmony

Example Sentence: There held a huge scrimmage in that village.

 

  1. SEDITION (NOUN): Rebellion

Synonyms: insubordination, mutiny

Antonyms: obedience, submission

Example Sentence: He was charged of sedition.

 

  1. SCREECH (VERB): Howl

Synonyms: shout, scream

Antonyms: whimper, bleat

Example Sentence: The dog was screeching.

 

  1. SENILITY (NOUN): Dotage

Synonyms: caducity, decrepitude

Antonyms: infancy, adolescence

Example Sentence: He is on the onset of senility.

 

  1. SOJOURN (NOUN): Stay

Synonyms: rest, stop

Antonyms: go, travel

Example Sentence: It was a pleasant sojourn.

 

  1. SIDESTEP (VERB): Dodge

Synonyms: avoid, duck

Antonyms: face, meet

Example Sentence: Don’t sidestep your responsibilities.

 

  1. NEFARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Heinous

Synonyms: horrible, odious

Antonyms: pleasant, wonderful

Example Sentence: The minor has committed a nefarious crime.

 

  1. CROTCHETY (ADJECTIVE): Cantankerous

Synonyms: grumpy, grouchy

Antonyms: happy, cheerful

Example Sentence: You are to deal with these crotchety people.

 

  1. SUPERVENE (VERB): Chase

Synonyms: ensue, pursue

Antonyms: precede, retreat

Example Sentence: He was supervened during his course of action.