Friday, January 1, 2016

Daily Wordlist


1.Mitigate(V)-diminish
synonyms-alleviate, assuage
use-For good or evil, the great towns are here, and we can but mitigate.

2.Denounce(V)-condemn
synonyms-accuse, revile
use-Their suspension of the penalties for Nonconformity was denounced.

3.Goad(V)-incite
synonyms-harass, coerce
use-Goaded by something akin to despair, she was now more dangerous than resolute.

4.Rational(Adj)-realistic
synonyms-analytical, lucid
use-Enacted institutions are products of rational invention and intention.

5.Tame(Adj)-domesticated
synonyms-gentle, bridled
use-Your proposed alterations would, in my opinion, make it tame.

6.Promulgation(N)-announcement
synonyms-proclamation, dissemination
use-The scene of that promulgation of the laws was stirring and impressive.

7.Adrenaline(N)-state of excitement
synonyms-morphine,anxiety
use-In the latter class are included such drugs as hydrastine and adrenaline.

8.Spectacle(N)-Something showy
synonyms-demostration, display
use-As the music ceased, the master of the spectacle came forth from his retreat.

9.Retain(Adj)-Kept
synonyms-saved, maintained
use-Their mode of worship has retained something of the antique gaiety.

10.Fervor(Adj)-excitement
synonyms-ardor,passion
use-The fervor of his words touched her, for she felt that they were sincere.


No comments: