VOCAB OF THE DAY

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VOCABULARY

  1. PLUNGE (NOUN): fall

Synonyms: quick drop, dive  

Antonyms: rise, increase

Example Sentence: Fanatics went straight from the hot room to take a cold plunge.

 

  1. SPEW (VERB): spit out

Synonyms: expel, throw up                    

Antonyms: contain, restrain

Example Sentence: Rina is going to spew right here in the car.

 

  1. DEMURRER (NOUN): argument for ideas.

Synonyms: discussion, explanation  

Antonyms: denial, sympathy

Example Sentence: The headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang.

 

  1. QUIZZ (VERB): cross examine

Synonyms: investigate, inquire

Antonyms: answer, reply

Example Sentence: For the next few days, Ria quizzed me about Nikhil.

 

  1. RUCHED (VERB): fold

Synonyms: bend, curl    

Antonyms: flatten, unbend

Example Sentence: Shikha hinted towards her ruched T-shirt.

 

  1. MEADOWS (NOUN): grassy fields

Synonyms: grassland, steppe

Antonyms: cactus, semi-arid

Example Sentence: They both grazed towards the far meadows.

 

  1. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): determined

Synonyms: Adamant, stubborn

Antonyms: indifferent, irresolute

Example Sentence: Her dogged efforts eventually paid off.

 

  1. PLETHORA (NOUN): excess

Synonyms: overflow, plenty  

Antonyms: few, lack

Example Sentence: The job came with a plethora of opportunities.

 

  1. RATIFY (VERB): certify

Synonyms: approve, confirm    

Antonyms: deny, agree

Example Sentence: Shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends.

 

  1. STANCE (NOUN): attitude

Synonyms: viewpoint, stand     

Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance

Example Sentence: She poses her clear stance over every issue.