Daily Vocabulary #3


1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE):continual

Synonyms: constant, continuous
Antonyms: intermittent

Example Sentence:
She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.



2. BANDY (ADJECTIVE):Bowed

Synonyms: curved, bent
Antonyms: straight

Example Sentence:
She had legs that were bent and slightly bandy.



3. MARSHAL (VERB):gather

Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse

Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.



4. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE):powerful

Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild

Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.



5. REPREHENSIBLE (ADJECTIVE):deplorable

Synonyms: disgraceful discreditable
Antonyms: creditable

Example Sentence:
His complacency and reprehensible laxity.



6. SHED (VERB):dismiss

Synonyms: let go, discharge
Antonyms: hire

Example Sentence:
Many firms use relocation as an opportunity to shed jobs.



7. DESTRUCTIVE (ADJECTIVE):negative

Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Antonyms: constructive

Example Sentence:
One should never practice destructive criticism.



8. ILLICIT (ADJECTIVE):illegal

Synonyms: unlawful, illegitimate
Antonyms: licit

Example Sentence:
She was in possession of illicit drugs.



9. ZEAL (NOUN): passion

Synonyms: ardour, love
Antonyms: apathy

Example Sentence:
He has a lot of zeal for privatization.



10. INTERDICT (VERB): prohibit

Synonyms: forbid, ban
Antonyms: permit

Example Sentence:
Society will never interdict morality.

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