- PROSECUTOR (Noun)
Meaning: a member of legal court, typically a lawyer.
Synonyms: attorney, lawyer, prosecuting officer.
Antonyms: unauthorized, unofficial, unestablished.
Example: We hired a lawyer to be a prosecutor on our behalf, pressing our charges against the defendant for us. - IMPEACHMENT (Noun)
Meaning: a charge of treason or crime against the state.
Synonyms: accuse, arraign, criticize, discredit, indict.
Antonyms: praise, absolution, acquittal.
Example: If you attempt to betray your country and are caught, be ready to face impeachment and removal from office. - DEMOLISH (Verb)
Meaning: pull or knock down or destroy (a building)
Synonyms: annihilate, bulldoze, crush, decimate.
Antonyms: build, construct, create, help, lose, raise.
Example: Protesters chained themselves to the old church in an attempt to stop the construction crew from being able to demolish it. - JEOPARDIZE (Verb)
Meaning: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Synonyms: imperil, threaten, chance, gamble.
Antonyms: guard, protect, save, design.
Example: During his speech, the president vowed he would never jeopardize the country’s safety by cutting the military budget. - AMPLE (Adjective)
Meaning: enough or more than enough; plentiful.
Synonyms: abundant, bountiful, broad, copious.
Antonyms: cramped, insignificant, lacking, limited.
Example: Because the house has an ample amount of space, it will be perfect for our large family. - TEMPORAL (Adjective)
Meaning: associated with the real world and not the spiritual world.
Synonyms: temporary, worldly, earthly, terrestrial.
Antonyms: spiritual, permanent, lasting, endless.
Usage: The monk’s commitment requires him to ignore the temporal pleasures of the world. - STEREOTYPE (Noun)
Meaning: an unfair impression that has been developed about a person or race.
Synonyms: categorize, pigeonhole, cliché, archetype.
Antonyms: differentiate, disorganize, dissimilate.
Usage: While many people believe the stereotype all teenagers are lazy, their beliefs are false. - DISCARD (Verb)
Meaning: get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable.
Synonyms: throw away, dump, reject, dismiss, waste.
Antonyms: keep, retain, embrace, cherish.
Usage: The Medic Blood Bank had spoiled blood so the workers would properly discard it soon. - EVENTFUL (Adjective)
Meaning: marked by interesting or exciting events.
Synonyms: memorable, significant, noteworthy.
Antonyms: uneventful, dull, insignificant, trivial.
Usage: This coming weekend should be eventful since a fair, circus, and an exciting play is all coming to town. - PROSELYTIZE (Verb)
Meaning: To attempt to convert someone to one’s own religious faith.
Synonyms: propagandist, campaigner, crusader.
Antonyms: nonpartisan, decode, stay, dissuade.
Usage: Christians were arrested for trying to proselytize people. - IDIOMS
“Egg on”
FOOD IDIOM
Meaning: To encourage or dare someone to do something.
Usage: He would never have gone into the dark cave if his friends didn’t egg him on.“Have egg on your face”
FOOD IDIOM
Meaning: be embarrassed.
Usage: When no one laughed at her offensive joke, she had egg on her face and quickly left the room.“Walk on eggshells”
FOOD IDIOM
Meaning: Be cautious about words and actions.
Usage: The boss was in a mood and we were walking on eggshells all day.
