- EVANGELIZE (Noun)
Meaning: to try to convert (a group or area) to a different religion (especially Christianity).
Synonym: lecture, preach, preachify, sermonize.
Antonym: deconvert, dissuade, endure, hold, idle.
Example: The church sends missionaries to evangelize around the world. - EMBELLISH (Verb)
Meaning: to make something sound or look better than it is in reality; to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
Synonyms: adorn, deck.
Antonyms: lessen, reduce.
Example: Grandma likes to embellish her knitting by hiding secret messages in the pattern. - DISTRAIT (Adjective)
Meaning: distracted or absent-minded.
Synonyms: engrossed, forgetful, inattentive.
Antonyms: concentrating, attentive, focused, Example: During the visit he was distrait and embarrassed. - NONPAREIL (Adjective)
Meaning: having no match or equal; unrivaled.
Synonyms: incomparable, unsurpassable.
Antonyms: common, normal, ordinary, inferior.
Example: The champions deserved the title because they were nonpareil all season and won every game. - ANALOGOUS (Adjective)
Meaning: similar but not identical.
Synonyms: akin, alike.
Antonyms: unlike, alien.
Example: Because my teacher is analogous to my mother, I have accidentally called her, “mom.” - ENVIRON (Verb)
Meaning: surround; enclose.
Synonyms: encircle, envelop, cloak, swathe.
Antonyms: unbridle, free, open, release.
Usage: They are everywhere, above us, on our left, on our right; they environ us on all sides. - EMANCIPATE (Verb)
Meaning: to give people social or political freedom and rights.
Synonyms: liberate, loosen.
Antonyms: detain, hold.
Usage: Shreya was excited about her upcoming divorce hearing that would finally emancipate her. - IDOLIZE (Verb)
Meaning: to adore, admire, or love greatly.
Synonyms: admire, acknowledge.
Antonyms: dislike, disrespect.
Usage: My mother didn’t allow us to idolize things, so we were constantly giving belongings to charity. - DENUDE (Verb)
Meaning: strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets.
Synonyms: divest, deprive, bare, uncover
Antonyms: cover
Usage: Mining would pollute the lake and denude the forest. - CONFOUND (Verb)
Meaning: to mix up or confuse.
Synonyms: confuse, puzzle.
Antonyms: confirm, verify.
Usage: If the nurse does not read the labels, she will confound the medications and possibly harm patients. - IDIOMS
Ignorance is bliss
Meaning: You’re better off not knowing.It ain’t over till the fat lady sings
Meaning: This isn’t over yet.It takes one to know one
Meaning: You’re just as bad as I am.
