English Words:
Aberration
Meaning: a temporary change from the typical or usual way of behaving
Sentence: Lenses for correcting chromatic aberration of the eye.
Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, quirk
Antonyms: normality, usualness
Affinity
Meaning: a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics
Sentence: There are several close affinities between the two paintings.
Synonyms: affection, closeness, fondness, leaning, rapport, sympathy, weakness
Antonyms: dislike, hate, hatred
Amass
Meaning: to get a large amount of something, especially money or information, by collecting it over a long period
Sentence: She has amassed a huge fortune from her novels.
Synonyms: assemble, collect, compile, garner, hoard, stockpile
Antonyms: disperse, divide, scatter, separate
Amiable
Meaning: pleasant and friendly
Sentence: He seemed an amiable young man.
Synonyms: affable, amicable, charming, cheerful, cordial, delightful, engaging, friendly, genial, good-humored, good-natured, gracious, lovable, mellow, pleasant, sociable
Antonyms: aloof, bad, cold, disagreeable, hateful, hostile, mean, nasty, repulsive, sad, unfriendly, unhappy, unkind, unpleasant, unsociable
Absenteeism
Meaning: frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.
Sentence: rising absenteeism in the industry.
Synonyms: absence, defection, desertion, truancy
Antonyms: attendance, presence
Dab
Meaning: (n.) A gentle blow with the hand or some soft substance; a sudden blow or hit; a peck.
Sentence: She dabbed a little perfume behind her ears.
Synonyms: blob, dollop, fleck, speck
Antonyms: lot, glob, mass
Anneal
Meaning: to make metal or glass soft by heating and then cooling it slowly
Sentence: An annealing schedule of learning rates was used.
Synonyms: harden, temper, thicken, toughen
Antonyms: flex, liquefy, melt, soften, weaken
Blood and thunder
Meaning: sensationalism, violence, or exaggerated melodrama
Sentence: A movie of blood and thunder.
Synonyms: theatrical, artificial, cliff-hanging
Antonyms: calm, normal, untheatrical
ABASH
Meaning: to make ashamed; to embarrass
Sentence: They tried not to be abashed by the unfamiliar luxury.
Synonyms: disconcert, rattle
Antonyms: soothe
KINETIC
Meaning: relating to or resulting from motion.
Sentence: Running and dancing are kinetic activities.
Synonyms: animated, lively, peppy, active
Antonyms: apathetic, inactive, lethargic
PAUCITY
Meaning: the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts.
Sentence: a paucity of information
Synonyms: dearth, insufficiency, smallness, absence, deficiency, famine, fewness
Antonyms: sufficiency, abundance, enough, plenty
SAGACIOUS
Meaning: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.
Sentence: Socrates, that sagacious Greek philosopher, believed that the easiest way to learn was by asking questions.
Synonyms: acute, apt, astucious, astute, cagey, canny, clear-sighted, clever
Antonyms: careless, foolish, ignorant, stupid
Aquarelle
Meaning: A water color painting
Sentence: The artist used aquarelle to create a soft, luminous landscape painting.
Synonyms: Watercolor, wash painting
Antonyms: Oil painting, acrylic painting
Preposterous
Meaning: The word is often used to express disbelief or contempt, and it suggests that something is so absurd or ridiculous that it is not worth taking seriously.
Sentence: Something that is preposterous is absurd or ridiculous, and is not worthy of serious consideration. The word is often used to describe something that is so improbable or unlikely that it is almost unbelievable, or that it is clearly ridiculous or nonsensical. Preposterous can also be used to describe a person who is behaving in a way that is absurd or ridiculous, or who is making unreasonable or ridiculous demands or claims.
Synonyms: absurd, crazy, excessive, fantastic, foolish, impossible, incredible, insane, irrational, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, outrageous, senseless, shocking, silly, stupid, unbelievable, unreasonable, unthinkable
Antonyms: bad, balanced, believable, credible, good, intelligent, logical, plain, plausible, poor, possible, practical, rational, realistic
Perilous
Meaning: The word "perilous" is an adjective that means "involving or causing a risk of harm or danger." It is often used to describe situations or conditions that are potentially dangerous or risky.
Sentence: For example, a "perilous journey" would be a journey that poses a significant risk of harm or danger to the traveler. A "perilous situation" would be a situation in which there is a risk of harm or danger to the person or group involved.
Synonyms: delicate, dicey, hazardous, precarious, risky, rugged, shaky, threatening, ticklish, touchy, treacherous, uncertain, unstable
Antonyms: calm, certain, definite, easy, firm, nice, safe, secure, stable, steady, strong, sure, OK
Suo motu proceedings
Meaning: Legal action initiated by a judge on their own accord without being petitioned by either party.
Sentence: The judge took suo motu notice of the case and ordered an inquiry into the matter.
Synonyms: Synonyms of "Suo motu" include "on one's own initiative", "voluntarily", "spontaneously", and "independently".
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "suo motu" as it is a Latin legal term that refers to an action taken on one's own initiative without being prompted. However, antonyms for the related concept of taking action in response to external stimuli include "reactive", "passive", "compliant", and "submissive".
Netizen
Meaning: A person who actively participates in online communities and the internet at large. The term is a combination of "internet" and "citizen."
Sentence: Netizens quickly spread the news across social media platforms. The word "netizen" first emerged in the early 1990s as the internet became more accessible. It reflects the idea that the internet is a virtual space where people engage as citizens, contributing to and participating in online communities. "Netizen" often carries a connotation of someone who is engaged, aware, and even activist in online discussions, forums, or social media platforms. These individuals may be influencers, bloggers, commentators, or just highly active users.
Synonyms: Cybercitizen, Online user, Digital citizen, Internet user, E-citizen
Antonyms: Non-user (of the internet), Offline user, Technophobe (someone who avoids technology)
Redivivus
Meaning: come back to life; reborn.
Sentence: The once-forgotten tradition is now redivivus.
Synonyms: Revived, Restored
Antonyms: Destroyed, Extinguished
Panache
Meaning: Panache is a word of French origin that carries the connotation of flamboyant manner
Sentence: She performed with great panache and confidence.
Synonyms: Flair, Style
Antonyms: Dullness, Blandness
Melange
Meaning: a mixture, or a group of different things or people:
Sentence: The market was a melange of sights, sounds, and smells.
Synonyms: Mixture, Blend
Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness
Word of the Day
| English Word | Grenadier |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A member of a regiment composed of men of great stature. |
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