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Vocabulary - 16.05.2016

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Vocabulary - 16.05.2016
1. ABOUND (VERB): available in large quantity or number

Synonyms: thrive, infest 

Antonyms: deficient, languish

Example Sentence:

Jemma, due to her broken arm, was sadly sidelined when the sports activities abound their institution.


2. ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): hard working

Synonyms: diligent, zealous Antonyms: lazy, lethargic

Example Sentence: 

It was very assiduous of the team to finish their task weeks ahead of schedule.


3. CARICATURE (NOUN): exaggerated description in drawing intended for fun

Synonyms: cartoon, parody Antonym: solemnity, seriousness

Example Sentence: 

The cartoonist’s caricature of Johnny had a young boy with elephant ears and a fish like pout.


4. DEFRAY (VERB): to pay for something

Synonyms: fund, finance Antonyms: revenue, takings

Example Sentence: 

The scholarship program will defray a large part of Liam’s tuition fee for the year.


5. ENDOWMENT (NOUN): large gift

Synonyms: donation, bequest Antonyms: debt, drawback

Example Sentence: 

Jonathan, a cloth merchant, left 2 million for the building and endowment of a hospital.


6. FRUGAL (ADJECTIVE): careful in spending money

Synonyms: economical, prudent Antonyms: spendthrift, wasteful

Example Sentence: 

Diana wanted front row seats, but her frugal brother wanted to get the cheaper seats in the back row.


7. DAUNTING (ADJECTIVE): a task that appears challenging

Synonyms: frightening, appalling Antonyms: comforting, encouraging

Example Sentence: 

As Julian looked up the stairs, she knew it would be a daunting task to reach the top floor.


8. FLEETING (ADJECTIVE): occurring for only a brief time

Synonyms: short lived, cursory Antonyms: lasting, enduring

Example Sentence: 

Jenna closed her eyes as soon as she caught a fleeting glimpse of a falling star.


9. LOYALIST (ADJECTIVE): one who supports their ruler or government

Synonyms: patriot, follower Antonyms: traitor, turncoat

Example sentence: 

The king’s loyalists surrounded him and bared their teeth to anyone who dared to touch him.


10. GALLANT(ADJECTIVE): fearless 

Synonyms: brave, valiant Antonyms: cowardly, timid

Example Sentence: 

Despite being outnumbered the gallant team was eager to compete.

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