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Exploring Key Vocabulary: Definitions and Synonyms for Common English Words

This guide presents definitions and synonyms for a selection of English vocabulary words, ranging from "adjourn" to "unflinching." Each word is accompanied by its part of speech, related synonyms, and antonyms to deepen understanding and enhance usage. Whether you're looking to expand your vocabulary for writing, speaking, or learning English, this overview provides concise insights into the meaning and application of these words.

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Exploring Key Vocabulary: Definitions and Synonyms for Common English Words

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  1. 1.adjourn (v) to stop proceedings for a time; to move to another place Syn: postpone, discontinue Ant: open, call to order

  2. 2.alien (n) a citizen of another country; (adj) foreign, strange Syn: exotic Ant: native, endemic

  3. 3.comely (adj) having a pleasing appearance Syn: good-looking, attractive, bonny Ant: plain, homely, ugly, repulsive

  4. 4.compensate (v) to make up for; to repay for services Syn: pay back, recompense Ant: fail to reward, stiff

  5. 5.dissolute (adj) loose on one's morals or behavior Syn: dissipated, debauched, immoral, corrupt Ant: chaste, moral, seemly, proper

  6. erratic (adj) not regular or consistent, different from what is ordinarily expected, undependable Syn: irregular, inconsistent Ant: steady, consistent, dependable

  7. 8.expulsion (n) the process of driving or forcing out Syn: ejection, ouster, eviction Ant: admittance, admission

  8. 9.feint (n) a deliberately deceptive movement, a pretense • Syn: trick, ruse, subterfuge, dodge, bluff

  9. 10.fodder (n) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose Syn: feed, provender

  10. 11.fortify (v) to strengthen; build up • Syn: reinforce, shore up • Ant: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

  11. 12.illegible (adj) difficult or impossible to read • Syn: unreadable, Indecipherable, scribbled Ant: readable, distinct, clear, decipherable

  12. jeer (v) to make fun of rudely or unkindly (n) a rude remark • Syn: laugh at, mock, taunt • Ant: applause, accolades

  13. lucrative (adj) bringing in money, profitable Syn: gainful, moneymaking Ant: unprofitable, losing, in the red

  14. mediocre (adj) average, ordinary, undistinguished • Syn: run-of-the-mill Ant: exceptional

  15. proliferate (v) to reproduce, increase or spread rapidly • Syn: multiply, mushroom • Ant: decrease, diminish

  16. subjugate (v) to conquer by force, bring under complete control Syn: subdue, vanquish Ant: be conquered, submit

  17. sully (v) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch Syn: pollute, taint, smear Ant: cleanse, purify, decontaminate

  18. tantalize (v) to tease, torment by teasing Syn: tempt, lead on, make one’s mouth water Ant: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

  19. terse (adj) brief and to the point • IDK • LOL • NO • Go Syn: succinct, crisp, short and sweet Ant: wordy, diffuse, prolix

  20. unflinching (adj) firm, showing no signs of fear • Syn: resolute, steadfast, unwavering • Ant: irresolute, wavering, vacillating

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