Vocabulary Words 28.07.2017

1. Ambiguous (adjective)

Meaning: unclear
Synonyms: equivocal, vague
Antonyms: unambiguous, definite
Example Sentence: His ambiguous accent was very strange for us to understand.

2.Benevolent (adjective)

Meaning: well-meaning and kindly.”he was something of a benevolent despot”
synonyms: kind, kindly, kind-hearted
Antonyms: tolerant, benign, compassionate, caring
Example Sentence: The state is permitted to act as a benevolent patriarch or as Big Brother of Orwell’s 1984.

3.Farcical (adjective)

Meaning: elating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.
synonyms: preposterous, ludicrous
Antonyms:  risible, nonsensical
Example Sentence: “he considered the whole idea farcical”

4.greet (verb)

Meaning: to address with some form of salutation; welcome.
Synonyms: accost, acknowledge
Antonyms:  avoid ,disregard
Example Sentence: Greet our friends, and assure them of my desire to further their interests.

5. Inherent (adjective):

Meaning: hereditary
Synonyms: intrinsic, inbred
Antonyms: acquired, extrinsic
Example Sentence: The inherent qualities of a person can’t be overlooked.