- SCEPTICAL (Adjective)
Meaning: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
Synonyms: dubious, doubtful, unconvinced.
Antonyms: certain, convinced, optimistic.
Usage: I am sceptical about his chances of winning. - INTIMIDATE (Verb)
Meaning: frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
Synonyms: dishearten, dismay, terrify
Antonyms: please, praise
Usage: They tried to intimidate the young people into voting for them. - REPINE (Verb)
Meaning: feel or express discontent; fret.
Synonyms: mope, languish, despondent, lament.
Antonyms: complacent, fulfilled, rejoice, contented.
Usage: The old woman repined at her misfortune. - RECUPERATE (Verb)
Meaning: recover from illness or exertion.
Synonyms: recover, convalesce, improve, mend
Antonyms: deteriorate, hurt
Example: Hopefully Jia will recuperate quickly and be able to leave the hospital soon. - PERISH (Verb)
Meaning: to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed
Synonyms: vanish, wither
Antonyms: appear, arrive
Example: Jessica hates to stock up on vegetables because they tend to perish quickly. - ALACRITY (Noun)
Meaning: cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.
Synonyms: alertness, avidity, briskness, cheerfulness,
Antonyms: apathy, discouragement, indifference
Usage: He accepted my invitation with alacrity. - PATRONAGE (Noun)
Meaning: a condescending manner or attitude in granting favors, in dealing with people.
Synonyms: backing, encouragement, financing.
Antonyms: blockage, disapproval, discouragement.
Usage: Your patronage of the arts program will allow our students to put on four plays this year. - SOLIDARITY (Noun)
Meaning: union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities between classes, peoples, etc.
Synonyms: agreement, harmony, support, teamwork
Antonyms: disagreement, antagonism, discord.
Usage: Because we are a very close family, there is probably nothing that can break our solidarity. - FUTURISTIC (Adjective)
Meaning: having or involving very modern technology or design.
Synonyms: innovative, modern, cutting edge, visionary
Antonyms: old, retro.
Usage: A futuristic model car was on display in the museum, representing what transportation might look like in 50 years. - INTIMIDATE (Verb)
Meaning: frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
Synonyms: dishearten, dismay, terrify
Antonyms: please, praise
Usage: Attempts to intimidate people into voting for the governing party did not work. - IDIOMS
An Alladin’s cave
Meaning: Used to describe a place that is full of valuable, exciting or interesting things.
Sentence: Sandra’s apartment is an Alladin’s Cave of books, arts, antiques and acrylic paintings.Be as quiet as a mouse
Meaning: Used in a context asking someone to be quiet; maintain silence.
Sentence: Sameena warned all her students to be as quiet as a mouse during the presentation.Be not on speaking terms
Meaning: Used in a context when two people are not willing to talk to each other.
Sentence: Sarah and Jenny are not on speaking terms ever since they had an argument over their favorite actors.
