- DETERRENT (noun)
Meaning: a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Synonyms: disincentive, discouragement
Antonyms: incentive, encouragement
Example: The nuclear deterrent has maintained an uneasy peace. - INEFFABLE (adjective)
Meaning: too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable, marvelous, Antonyms: definable, describable, utterable
Example: There was a spring in his step, and ineffable calmness dressing his sun-brown face. - HECKLE (verb)
Meaning: to interrupt a speaker with insulting or rude comments
Synonyms: bully, ridicule
Antonyms: please, praise
Example: The crowd began to boo and heckle the comedian as he bombed his comedy set. - INFAMOUS (adjective)
Meaning: having a negative reputation
Synonyms: hateful, vile
Antonyms: gentle, good
Example: The singer is infamous for his loud costumes. - PROCLIVITY (Noun)
Meaning: a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
Synonyms: liking, inclination, tendency, leaning
Antonyms: disinclination, dislike, antipathy, hate
Example: His proclivity for cooking made him a big hit in the homeowner’s association. - REPINE (verb)
Meaning: feel or express discontent; fret.
Synonyms: mope, languish, despondent, lament.
Antonyms: complacent, fulfilled, rejoice, contented.
Usage: The soldiers repine for their families when they are stationed overseas. - PRECARIOUS (adjective)
Meaning: dependent on chance; uncertain.
Synonyms: unsure, unpredictable, doubtful, dubious.
Antonyms: certain, stable, confirmed, definite.
Usage: As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a precarious condition. - SMUG (adjective)
Meaning: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
Synonyms: bighead, complacency, egotism, vainglory.
Antonyms: diffidence, bashfulness, demureness, shyness.
Usage: Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds. - JEER (noun)
Meaning: a rude and mocking remark.
Synonyms: hoot, ridicule, scuff, taunt
Antonyms: compliment, praise, flatter
Usage: Virat Kohli asked the crowd not to jeer Steve Smith. - QUANDARY (noun)
Meaning: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Synonyms: dilemma, plight, bewilderment, uncertainty
Antonyms: enhance, certainty
Usage: Finds himself in the most awkward quandary situation. - IDIOMS :
“grey area”
COLOR IDIOM
Meaning: vague or unclear
Sentence:
The store’s return policy is such a grey area. I don’t understand their rules.“in the black”
COLOR IDIOM
Meaning: profitable
Sentence:
Facebook has been in the black ever since the company went public.“on a silver platter”
COLOR IDIOM
Meaning: whole-heatedly or easily
Sentence:
He was offered the new job on a silver platter, but he didn’t take it.
