Daily Vocabulary 10-March-2016

1.Abate (V)

definition:Grow or cause to grow less
synonym:Allay,Coast
antonym:Amplify, Enhance, Enlarge,
Example:The damage will surely get worse before it begins to abate.
Relevant word:Abator (N) Abatable (Adj)

2.Aberrant (Adj) (N)

def:Varying from the usual
syn:Abnormal, Atypical, Bizarre, Divergent
anto:Truth,Sanity
Example:Markedly different from an accepted norm
Relevant word:Aberrance (N) Aberrate (V)

3.Abeyance (N)

def:Being inactive
syn:Interlude, Cessation
anto:Continuance
Ex:Royal ceremonies had fallen into abeyance, and the throne's political influence had atrophied.
R.word:Abeyant (Adj)


4.Abrupt (Adj)

Def:To be sudden; out of expectations,To be brief without trying to be friendly
Syn:Sudden Unexpected Rapid Hasty
anto:Gradual
Ex: 1.After the announcement of a change in corporate leadership was made, an abrupt and short way
R.words:Abruptly

5.Abscond (V)

Def:Depart secretly
Syn:beat it, bolt, break, clear out, cut and run,
Anto:Abide, Continue, Endure
Ex:Forces are searching the absconded Bin Laden.
R.words:Absconder (N)
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