DAILY VOCABULARY FOR 8TH DECEMBER

1. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE):  evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. 
Synonyms: dolorous, tragic
Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving, dull
Example Sentence: 
A poignant reminder of the passing of time.
2. VENGEFUL (ADJECTIVE):  seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury. 
Synonyms: vindictive, rancorous
Antonyms: merciful, condoning
Example Sentence: 
She was stabbed to death by her vengeful wife.
3. ESCHEW (VERB):  deliberately avoid using; abstain from. 
Synonyms: shun, elude
Antonyms: embrace, pursue
Example Sentence: 
“He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence”
4. BRAVADO (NOUN):  a bold manner 
Synonyms: bluster, bragging
Antonyms: modesty, cowardice
Example Sentence: 
He possesses none of the classic wheeler-dealer’s casual bravado.
5. HASTE (NOUN): excessive speed or urgency of movement 
Synonyms: swiftness, celerity
Antonyms: sluggishness, leisure
Example Sentence: 
Accuracy is not compatible with haste.
6. ANOMALY (NOUN):  something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. 
Synonyms: aberration, oddity
Antonyms: normality, usualness
Example Sentence: 
There are a number of anomalies in the present system.
7. NEFARIOUS (ADJECTIVE):  (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. 
Synonyms: vicious, villainous, odious
Antonyms: virtuous, ethical, moral
Example Sentence: 
The nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates.
8. HYSTERIA (NOUN):  exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement. 
Synonyms: frenzy, mania
Antonyms: serenity, placidity
Example Sentence: 
She could whip a crowd into hysteria.
9.ENDOW (VERB):  provide with a quality, ability, or asset. 
Synonyms: endue, bestow
Antonyms: withhold, dispossess
Example Sentence: 
He was endowed with tremendous physical strength.
10. VENOM (NOUN):  extreme malice and bitterness shown in someone’s attitudes, speech, or actions. 
Synonyms: rancor, malevolence
Antonyms: love, goodwill, benevolence
Example Sentence: 
Snake venoms have different effects.


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