Vocabulary

1.ABORIGINAL
Meaning: inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists.
Synonyms: indigenous, naive
Antonyms: modern, new
Example: The archaeologist found several aboriginal artifacts at the dig site of the ancient city.

2.ABOUND
Meaning: exist in large numbers or amounts.
Synonyms: flourish, abundant
Antonyms: less, small
Example: Local beers abound in the neighborhood pub that is rumored to have some of the best beverages in the world.

3.ALTRUISM
Meaning: disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Synonyms: selfless, self-denial
Antonyms: selfish, mean
Example: Some may choose to work with vulnerable elderly people out of altruism.

4.CAUSTIC
Meaning: extremely sarcastic or critical.
Synonyms: mordant, destructive
Antonyms: safe
Example: Because my uncle was a mean man, he took pleasure in making caustic statements to people.

5.CLOYING
Meaning: disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment.
Synonyms: over the top, honeying
Antonyms: mild, good
Example: Jill is no longer impressed by cloying lines of devotion after having her heart broken countless times.