- EXPEDIENT (Adjective)
Meaning: suitable to the circumstances; appropriate.
Synonyms: convenient, advantageous, prudent.
Antonyms: useless, inappropriate, fruitless.
Usage: While the patient has no insurance, it is expedient that the hospital staff take all life-saving methods, regardless of their costs. - STOPGAP (Noun)
Meaning: a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need.
Synonyms: makeshift, substitute, temporary,
Antonyms: permanent, completed, finished, sustained,
Usage: Candles are a stopgap when the electricity fails. - GAPING (Adjective)
Meaning: (of a hole, wound, etc.) wide open.
Synonyms: open, agape, staring, unclosed
Antonyms: shut, closed, clamp, blocked
Usage: The bomb had left gaping holes in the wall. - YAWNING GAP (Noun)
Meaning: a very large difference between two groups, things, or people.
Synonyms: huge gap, large gap, enormous gap,
Antonyms: subtle difference, fine line,
Usage: The yawning gap between work and home can be welcome. - RATIONALE (Adjective)
Meaning: an explanation given to justify something.
Synonyms: reason, justification, logic
Antonym: effect
Usage: The judge asked the young man to explain his rationale for stealing a police car. - DUBIOUS (Adjective)
Meaning: hesitating or doubting.
Synonyms: unsure, doubtful, incertain, uncertain
Antonyms: sure, certain, uncertainty, diffidence
Example: Because John had a drinking problem, I was dubious about going to a bar with him. - DELIBERATE (Adjective)
Meaning: done consciously and intentionally.
Synonyms: conscious, meticulous, premeditated,
Antonyms: careless, heedless, ignorant, imprudent
Example: We need to deliberate our rest stops before we make hotel reservations for the road trip. - FRACAS (Noun)
Meaning: a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Synonyms: altercation, bickering, brawl, brouhaha
Antonyms: agreement, calm, harmony, peace
Example: The husband and wife were fined by the judge for starting a fracas in court. - INHERENT (Adjective)
Meaning: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, fundamental, basic.
Antonyms: superficial, exterior, extraneous, extrinsic.
Example: As a parent, I have certain inherent rights regarding how I choose to raise my children. - UNLEASH (Verb)
Meaning: to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled.
Synonyms: unchain, unfetter, unshackle, vent.
Antonyms: confine, enchain, fetter, bridle.
Example: Following our trip to the park, I will unleash the dog once we get inside the fence so it can run free. - IDIOMS
“On a Shoestring / Get along on a Shoestring”
CLOTHING IDIOM
Meaning: to survive on limited budget.
Usage: Living below her means, she gets along on a shoestring.“Old Hat”
CLOTHING IDIOM
Meaning: not new and has been used for a long time.
Usage: I’ve been using my red wallet for many years now. It is an old hat and a lucky one at that.“Line One’s Own Pockets”
CLOTHING IDIOM
Meaning: earning money from shady deals.
Usage: The politician lined his own pockets with bribery from people who want to win big-ticket government projects.
