Ambush Ambush (noun & verb) /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ noun: an unexpected attack from a hidden place, surprise attack, enemy in ambush, trap, ambuscade, ensnarement, ensnare, lie in wait The lioness was lying in ambush behind the bush to attack the gazelle. Noun: ambusher
Crafty Crafty (adj) /ˈkrɑːf.ti/ US /ˈkræf-/ good at deceiving others by playing tricks – cunning, sly, shrewd, astute, deceitful We cannot negotiate any contract with him because he’s such a crafty old devil. Antonym: forthright Noun: craftiness Adverb: craftily
Economical Economical (adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US /-ˈnɑː.mɪ-/ /ek.ə-/ careful in making the best use of fuel, money, resources, etc., frugal, cost-effective, parsimonious, thrifty, cheap, sparing, reasonable I purchased that modern TV at a very economical price at auction. Antonyms: uneconomical, expensive, wasteful, extravagant Noun: economy Adverb: economically
Lubricate Lubricate (verb) /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/ to use a greasy or oily substance to make a machine operate more smoothly and easily – oil – loosen – grease, make something slippery, make something run smoothly, facilitate Remember to lubricate the car engine regularly. Noun: lubrication Noun: lubricant Noun: lubricator Adjective: lubricative
Ingenious Ingenious (adj) /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ Definition clever, innovative and skillful with novel ideas, inventive, resourceful, clever, imaginative, smart Example Eric has devised an ingenious plan to cut costs in our organization. Antonyms lowbrow, unimaginative Parts of speech Noun: ingeniousness Adverb: ingeniously
Emerge Emerge (verb) /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ US /-ˈmɝːdʒ/ to come into view or appear – come into sight, come out, materialize, appear, come into view, come to light, transpire, arise, begin The sun was emerging from behind the mountains. Antonyms: disappear, vanish, wane Noun: emergence
Harvest Harvest (noun & verb) /ˈhɑː.vɪst/ US /ˈhɑːr-/ noun: crop that is collected and gathered from the field or the season in which this gathering happens – crop – yield – produce, fruitage Verb: gather, collect, bring in, reap, mow, ingather The farmers in the country celebrate at harvest time. Antonyms: plant, plantation Adjective: harvestable
Abundant Abundant (adj) /əˈbʌn.dənt/ existing in great quantities – plentiful, more than enough, profuse, copious, ample, lavish Many young people immigrate to developed countries in search of abundant opportunities. Antonyms: scarce, rare Noun: abundance Adverb: abundantly
Uneasy Uneasy (adj) /ʌnˈiː.zi/ uncomfortable and anxious, nervous, edgy, uncomfortable, apprehensive, troubled, tense, on edge Before the job interview, I was feeling quite uneasy and worried. Antonym: calm Noun: uneasiness Adverb: uneasily
Appropriate Appropriate (adj & verb) /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US /-ˈproʊ-/ adj: suitable for a particular purpose or occasion, fitting, apt, right, correct, applicable We were amazed at Steve’s appropriate response to our cruel boss. Antonym: inappropriate Noun: appropriateness Noun: appropriator Adverb: appropriately Adjective: appropriative Adjective: appropriable