DAILY VOCABULARY FOR 28TH AUGUST

FUNGIBLE :
Meaning: (of goods contracted for without an individual specimen being specified); mutually interchangeable.
Synonyms: compatible, synonymous
Antonyms: different, dissimilar
Example: The two automobiles are not fungible because one vehicle is worth more than the other vehicle.
ODIOUS :
Meaning: extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, repellent, repugnant
Antonyms: delightful, pleasant, agreeable, charming
Example: The athlete got arrested for participating in the odious sport of dog fighting.
CYNICAL :
Meaning: doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile.
Synonyms: sceptical, doubtful, distrustful, suspicious
Antonyms: optimistic, credulous
Example: She may be cynical about the film industry, but ultimately she has no intention of biting the hand that feeds her.
COVERT :
Meaning: not openly acknowledged or displayed.
Synonyms: secret, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious
Antonyms: overt, above board
Example: Every measure, both overt and covert, is being taken against terrorists.
ASTUTE :
Meaning: having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
Synonyms: shrewd, sharp, sharp-witted, razor-sharp,
Antonyms: foolish, idiotic, inept, naïve, stupid
Example: A good leader must be an astute judge of ability.
REDEEM:
Meaning: gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.
Synonyms: retrieve, regain, recover
Antonyms: forfeit, lose, abandon
Usage: At the end of Janet’s car lease she will redeem it for another Honda.
EXPEDITIOUS:
Meaning: done with speed and efficiency.
Synonyms: speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast; prompt
Antonyms: slow
Usage: The man was saved because of the doctor’s expeditious diagnosis.
INHERENT:
Meaning: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, fundamental, basic.
Antonyms: superficial, exterior, extraneous, extrinsic.
Usage: Even as a youngster, Janice showed she had an inherent talent to be a great singer.
UNLEASH :
Meaning: to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled.
Synonyms: unchain, unfetter, unshackle, vent.
Antonyms: confine, enchain, fetter, bridle.
Usage: Since the owner decided to unleash her dog on the street, it was only a matter of minutes before it ran a few hundred feet in front of a car.
INCHOATE :
Meaning: just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.
Synonyms: budding, inceptive, incipient, nascent.
Antonyms: developed, full-fledged, evolved, ripened.
Usage: If only you could come up with a complete plan and not just an inchoate idea!
IDIOMS
“give a cold shoulder”
BODY IDIOM
Meaning: to deny or ignore
Sentence:
She gave him a cold shoulder when he asked for her phone number.
“give a hand or lend a hand”
BODY IDIOM
Meaning: help someone
Sentence:
Can you give me a hand with lifting this laundry machine?
“green thumb”
BODY IDIOM
Meaning: talent for gardening
Sentence:
Your flowers live so long because of your green thumb.

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