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Adduce
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1. ADDUCE (VERB)
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affirm
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Synonyms
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illustrate, prove
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Antonyms
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obscure, hide
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Example Sentence
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Since the
research fellow couldn’t adduce his experiment, authorities didn’t believe
his hypothesis.
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2. TOUT (VERB)
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show off
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Synonyms
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laud, publicize
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Antonyms
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conceal condemn
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Example Sentence
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All dietitians
tout the benefits of eating fruits and exercising regularly.
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3. GELID (ADJECTIVE)
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freezing
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Synonyms
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chilling, arctic
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Antonym
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warm, tepid
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Example Sentence
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The auditorium
was Gelid and dark while it was a summer morning outside.
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4. GAOL (VERB)
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jail
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Synonyms
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bound, enchain
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Antonyms
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free, emancipate
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Example Sentence
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The desolate
building where prisoners were gaoled, now contains a huge public library in
it.
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5. MASCOT (NOUN)
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lucky charm
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Synonyms
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amulet, charm
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Antonyms
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repulsion, unlucky
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Example Sentence
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He, by all
accounts is the best mascot our company has ever had.
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6. LAIR(NOUN)
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cave
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Synonyms
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habitat, hideaway
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Antonyms
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unveil, display
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Example Sentence
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The beast
slumbered peacefully in its lair when suddenly the gunshot echoed through the
jungle.
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7. MOOT (ADJECTIVE)
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doubtful
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Synonyms
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controversial, dubious
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Antonyms
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certain, definite
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Example Sentence
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John’s case
accusations over the company were considered moot and quickly dismissed by
the judge.
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8. SLOVENLY (ADJECTIVE)
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dirty
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Synonyms
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disordered, disheveled
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Antonyms
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organized, clean
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Example Sentence
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Once his slovenly
dress was washed, the kid looked quite adorable.
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9. TERSE (ADJECTIVE)
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brief, short
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Synonyms
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precise, curt
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Antonyms
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lengthy, verbose
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Example sentence
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Because the principal had very little
information on the fracas, he issued only a terse statement.
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10. VAGARY (NOUN)
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sudden change in idea or mood
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Synonyms
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caprice, impulse
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Antonyms
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certainty, anticipated
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Example Sentence
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Today’s stock’s vagary cost the investors
their fortunes
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11. ABOUND (VERB)
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available in large quantity or number
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Synonyms
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thrive, infest
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Antonyms
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deficient, languish
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Example Sentence
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Jemma, due to her
broken arm, was sadly sidelined when the sports activities abound their
institution.
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12. ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE)
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hard working
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Synonyms
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diligent, zealous
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Antonyms
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lazy, lethargic
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Example Sentence
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It was very
assiduous of the team to finish their task weeks ahead of schedule.
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13. CARICATURE (NOUN)
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exaggerated description in drawing intended
for fun
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Synonyms
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cartoon, parody
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Antonym
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solemnity, seriousness
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Example Sentence
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The cartoonist’s
caricature of Johnny had a young boy with elephant ears and a fish like pout.
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14. DEFRAY (VERB)
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to pay for something
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Synonyms
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fund, finance
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Antonyms
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revenue, takings
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Example Sentence
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The scholarship
program will defray a large part of Liam’s tuition fee for the year.
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15. ENDOWMENT (NOUN)
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large gift
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Synonyms
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donation, bequest
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Antonyms
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debt, drawback
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Example Sentence
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Jonathan, a cloth
merchant, left 2 million for the building and endowment of a hospital.
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16. FRUGAL (ADJECTIVE)
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careful in spending money
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Synonyms
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economical, prudent
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Antonyms
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spendthrift, wasteful
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Example Sentence
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Diana wanted
front row seats, but her frugal brother wanted to get the cheaper seats in
the back row.
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17. DAUNTING (ADJECTIVE)
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a task that appears challenging
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Synonyms
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frightening, appalling
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Antonyms
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comforting, encouraging
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Example Sentence
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As Julian looked
up the stairs, she knew it would be a daunting task to reach the top floor.
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18. FLEETING (ADJECTIVE)
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occurring for only a brief time
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Synonyms
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short lived, cursory
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Antonyms
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lasting, enduring
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Example Sentence
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Jenna closed her
eyes as soon as she caught a fleeting glimpse of a falling star.
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19. LOYALIST (ADJECTIVE)
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one who supports their ruler or government
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Synonyms
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patriot, follower
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Antonyms
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traitor, turncoat
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Example sentence
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The king’s
loyalists surrounded him and bared their teeth to anyone who dared to touch
him.
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20. GALLANT(ADJECTIVE)
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fearless
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Synonyms
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brave, valiant
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Antonyms
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cowardly, timid
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Example Sentence
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Despite being
outnumbered the gallant team was eager to compete.
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