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MULTITUDINOUS
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1. MULTITUDINOUS (ADJECTIVE)
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many, considerable
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Synonyms
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abundant, countless
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Antonyms
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few, limited
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Example Sentence
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But the
testimony of a witness is open to multitudinous doubts.
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2. REMONSTRANCE (NOUN)
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protest
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Synonyms
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complaint, reproach
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Antonyms
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approval, praise
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Example Sentence
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But she spoilt
the remonstrance by blushing like a girl of eighteen.
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3. KVETCHING (ADJECTIVE)
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complaining (KVETCHING )
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Synonyms
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criticizing, nagging
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Antonyms
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complimentary, forgiving
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Example Sentence
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I take some
pleasure in watching conservatives squirm and kvetch.
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4. STRIDULOUS (ADJECTIVE)
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irritating; scraping
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Synonyms
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annoying, displeasing
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Antonyms
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soothing, nice
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Example Sentence
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He alternates
his tapping with his stridulous call, and the effect on a cool, autumn-like
morning is very pleasing.
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5. PRIVY (ADJECTIVE)
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secret
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Synonyms
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covert, personal
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Antonyms
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public, unconcealed
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Example Sentence
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We have reason
to believe he was privy to this report before it was released.
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6. CONCUPISCENT (ADJECTIVE)
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lustful
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Synonyms
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desirous, sensual
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Antonyms
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unhopeful, unambitious
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Example Sentence
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It is true of
cynical, profligate, and concupiscent art as well.
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7. PLUCKY (ADJECTIVE)
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brave
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Synonyms
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courageous, valiant
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Antonyms
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afraid, fearful
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Example Sentence
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But a whole lot
of good has happened at the hands of generous and plucky Indians over the
last eight years.
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8. HYSTERICS (NOUN)
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state of extreme upset
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Synonyms
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agitation, excitement
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Antonyms
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calmness, peace
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Example Sentence
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Though she
prefers the phrase “going away” to the word “jail,” which sent her into
hysterics in a recent episode.
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9. PLUSH (ADJECTIVE)
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luxurious, rich
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Synonyms
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luxury, opulent
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Antonyms
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poor, small
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Example Sentence
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She may be
living way outside of her plush comfort zone, but she knows how to take care
of herself.
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10. UNBLENCHING (ADJECTIVE)
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bold (UNBLENCHING
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Synonyms
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confident, daring
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Antonyms
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irresolute, shy
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Example Sentence
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They must have
felt hammered by the brazen and unblenching critiques they have heard these
last weeks from the mouths of their people.
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