Vocabulary Booster 06.02.2024
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- Javaid Ahmed Solangi
- Feb 06,2024
- Word Form: Noun
- Meaning: The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts, though it can be physical objects) near each other.
- Example Sentence: The film's brilliant use of juxtaposition between scenes of joy and despair created a powerful emotional impact.
- Synonyms: Contrast, comparison, combination
2. Languid
- Word Form: Adjective
- Meaning: Lacking in energy; weak or sluggish.
- Example Sentence: The hot weather made everyone feel languid and unwilling to exert themselves.
- Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/
- Phonetic Transcription: lang-gwid
- Synonyms: Listless, lethargic, enervated
3. Enervate
- Word Form: Verb
- Meaning: To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.
- Example Sentence: The prolonged illness enervated him, leaving him exhausted and feeble.
- Synonyms: Weaken, debilitate, exhaust
4. Euphemism
- Word Form: Noun
- Meaning: A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
- Example Sentence: The term "let go" is often used as a euphemism for being fired from a job.
- Synonyms: Substitution, understatement, polite term
5. Vicissitude
- Word Form: Noun
- Meaning: A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
- Example Sentence: Life is full of vicissitudes; one must learn to adapt to the inevitable ups and downs.
- Pronunciation: /vɪˈsɪsɪˌtjuːd/
- Phonetic Transcription: vi-sis-i-tood
- Synonyms: Fluctuation, variation, instability
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