VOCABULARY
- ALLAY (VERB): Reduce something, usually a pain or a problem
Synonyms: comfort, soothe
Antonyms: irritate, agitate
Example Sentence: Henery hoped a doctor’s diagnosis would allay her worry about the rash on her arm.
- LASSITUDE (NOUN): Lethargy
Synonyms: apathy, exhaustion
Antonyms: action, diligence
Example Sentence: Persons who do not sleep well are often worn out during the day because of lassitude.
- UPBRAID (VERB): Scold
Synonyms: chide, castigate
Antonyms: laud, praise
Example Sentence: The police officer did not hesitate to upbraid the man for driving without license.
- FORTITUDE (NOUN): Strength of mind
Synonyms: courage, boldness
Antonyms: apathy, cowardice
Example Sentence: Most successful people are not afraid to show fortitude when they face failure.
- QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): Impractical
Synonyms: illogical, dreamy
Antonyms: cautious, pragmatic
Example Sentence: Your idea is bit quixotic.
- NOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Pernicious
Synonyms: fetid, putrid
Antonyms: helpful, healthy
Example Sentence: This drug proved noxious when tested in laboratory.
- INGENIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Skilful
Synonyms: clever, creative
Antonyms: dull, foolish
Example Sentence: Ravi was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
8 IRATE (ADJECTIVE): Angry
Synonyms: annoyed, enraged
Antonyms: happy, pleased
Example Sentence: My best friend was irate about me wrecking her car.
- PREMISE (NOUN): Hypothesis
Synonyms: assumption, presumption
Antonyms: fact, reality
Example Sentence: Since his premise cannot be confirmed, his entire theory is worthless.
- PEREMPTORY (ADJECTIVE): Overbearing
Synonyms: absolute, commanding
Antonyms: easy-going, indulgent
Example Sentence: The commander in chief gave the troops a peremptory order which they had to obey.
