** Vocabulary Words - 25.05.2015 **

** Vocabulary Words - 25.05.2015 **

1. INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): Too great to overcome

Synonyms: Impossible, Invincible Antonyms: Attainable, Defeatable

Example Sentence:

We have to start managing our finances better because these bills are beginning to be insurmountable.

2. RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

Synonyms: Disobedient, Obstinate Antonyms: Compliant, Agreeable

Example Sentence:

Since his recalcitrant client was not following instructions, the lawyer had a hard time preparing a solid defense.

3. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Synonyms: Indefatigable, Staunch Antonyms: Irresolute, Surrendering

Example Sentence:

Endless intrepid photographers and dogged tourists have been shooting the same picture from the same spot up on the terraces.

4. VESTIGE (NOUN) : A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Synonyms: Indication, Relic Antonyms: Information, Lot

Example Sentence:

After the huge fire, only a vestige of the house remained visible among the ashes.

5. PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

Synonyms: Irrational, Unreasonable Antonyms: Plausible, Logical

Example Sentence:

The new laws are preposterous and will not solve the real crime issue.

6. CHIAROSCURO (ADJECTIVE): Dark and covered

Synonyms: Clouded, Shaded Antonyms: Clear, Bright

Example Sentence:

It is a sinister work, enhanced by brilliant chiaroscuro lighting, compellingly performed by a superb cast on opening night.

7. INVIGORATE (VERB): Give strength or energy to.

Synonyms: Rejuvenate, Galvanize Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example Sentence:

The aim is to invigorate the healthinsurance market by drawing more people into it and by removing hidden subsidies.

8. HEATHEN (ADJECTIVE): Not believing in christian god

Synonyms: Agnostic, Barbarian Antonyms: Godly, Religious

Example Sentence:

Indeed there was scarcely any article of faith which met with so much opposition as this from the heathen philosophers.

9. INSIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE) : Sneaky and tricky

Synonyms: Dangerous, Cunning Antonyms: Fair, Honest

Example Sentence:

Corruption is insidious, and working with a camera
is virtually impossible.

10. CONCOMITANT (ADJECTIVE): accompanying in a subordinate fashion

Synonyms: Contributing, Adjuvant Antonyms: Unrelated, Chance

Example Sentence:

His dislike of hard work carried with it a concomitant lack of funds.