DAILY VOCABULARY FOR 15TH AUGUST

PERSPICACIOUS (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Observant, perceptive
Synonyms: alert, aware
Antonyms: ignorant, unobservant
Example Sentence:
The CDI officers are always perspicacious with their case.
FERVENT (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Enthusiastic
Synonyms: zealous, ardent
Antonyms: apathetic, dull
Example Sentence:
He is a fervent child.
FITFUL (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Spasmodic
Synonyms: intermittent, fluctuating
Antonyms: continuous, perpetual
Example Sentence:
As long as his breathing is fitful, he will continue to need an oxygen machine.
FLOUT (VERB)
Meaning: Show contempt for
Synonyms: defy, disregard
Antonyms: honour, praise
Example Sentence:
One should not flout the traffic rules.
FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Practicable
Synonyms: possible, doable
Antonyms: impossible, implausible
Example Sentence:
This seems to be a feasible solution.
SATANIC (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: demonic
Synonyms: cruel, maniacal
Antonyms: angelic, good
Example Sentence:
His father’s satanic remark stung deeply and brought the boy to tears.
TITULAR (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: having a title
Synonyms: nominal, so-called
Antonyms: actual, real
Example Sentence:
He always refused any titular distinction; but he was credited by many.
SPECKLE (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: dotted
Synonyms: flecked, mottled
Antonyms: plain, simple
Example Sentence:
The valley was speckled with flowers.
BEFOUL (VERB)
Meaning: contaminate
Synonyms: dirty, malign
Antonyms: cleanse, purify
Example Sentence:
The kids befouled their hands by playing in the garden.
FLURRY (NOUN)
Meaning: commotion
Synonyms: turmoil, outbreak
Antonyms: calm, peace
Example Sentence:
During weekends the street markets are in a state of flurry.
IDIOMS
“calm before the storm”
WEATHER IDIOM
Meaning: a peaceful period before mayhem
Sentence:
The teacher is enjoying the calm before the storm. All of the students will arrive soon.
“chase rainbows”
WEATHER IDIOM
Meaning: attempt something that will never be achieved
Sentence: You’re chasing rainbows if you think you’re going to be a rock star.
“every cloud has a silver lining”
WEATHER IDIOM
Meaning: be optimistic
Sentence:
She got fired but found a better job she. Every cloud has a silver lining.

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