/ˈɪŋ.kwest/ (noun)

Definition

a formal and official investigation or inquiry into the causes of someone’s death or a failure or defect in something, examination, inspection, probe, analysis, autopsy, probing, postmortem, inquisition, quest, research

Example

The coroner may order a postmortem examination to determine the cause, identification of the remains or a corpse, document injuries, and to assist in determining the manner of death. A coroner usually orders a forensic autopsy or inquest if foul play is suspected.

Source: https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/

Parts of speech

Verb: inquire: to make an investigation

Noun: inquiry

/daɪˈleɪt/ (verb)

Definition

to expand and grow wider or larger, enlarge, widen, expatiate, amplify, distend, expound, elaborate

Example

Sometimes your pupils can dilate without any change in the light. The medical term for it is mydriasis. Medicines, injuries, and diseases can all cause this eye condition.

Pressure that builds inside your brain after a head injury, stroke, or tumor can damage the muscles in your iris that normally make your pupils open and close. One or both of your pupils can become fixed in the dilated position and can’t react to light. If that happens, you should see a doctor right away.

Source: https://www.webmd.com/

Antonyms

contact, abbreviate

Parts of speech

Noun: dilation

Adjective: dilatable

Adjective: dilatative

Noun: dilator

/məʊlt/ (noun & verb)

Definition

(of birds and some animals especially reptiles) to lose or shed hair, skin or feathers periodically to grow new ones, desquamate, shed, defoliate, flake, scale, exuviate, peel, skin, slough – loss of skin, hair or feathers

Example

In biology, molting, also known as sloughing, shedding, or in many invertebrates, ecdysis, is the manner in which an animal routinely casts off a part of its body (often, but not always, an outer layer or covering), either at specific times of the year, or at specific points in its life cycle.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Antonyms

grow

Parts of speech

Noun: molter

Noun: molting

/rəʊˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ (adj & noun)

Definition

florid, intricate, greatly ornamented, highly decorated, showy, extravagant, decorative, baroque, fancy, elaborate, flamboyant, exaggerated, ostentatious, ornamental

Example

Rococo is an exceptionally ornamental and theatrical style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colors, sculpted molding, and trompe-l’œil frescoes to create surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. It is often described as the final expression of the Baroque movement.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Antonyms

restrained, plain

/kəˈmʌdʒ.ən/ (noun)

Definition

an old and bad-tempered person, a cranky person, crab, coot, grouch, ill-tempered person, a surly and irritable person, misanthrope

Example

Aging is an inevitable, undeniable truth of life that is bound to strike each one of us at some point. Perhaps, at this juncture in life, it’s your parents who are living this reality. And probably, you’re having difficulties coping with your parents who might have become curmudgeons.

Additionally, George recommends consulting with a physician to determine if there are any underlying causes, say clinical depression or dementia, leading to your parents becoming cranky.

Source: https://www.healthshots.com/

Antonyms

good-tempered person

Parts of speech

Adjective: curmudgeonly

Noun: curmudgeonry

/ˌpæn.əˈdʒɪr.ɪk/ (noun)

Definition

a piece of writing or speech intended to exalt someone or give them compliments, encomium, accolade, eulogy, homage, tribute, speech of praise

Example

To appreciate the special significance of the term “panegyric” in Dryden’s day, it is helpful to distinguish this term from its common twentieth-century synonym, “encomium.” In a modern English dictionary, Webster’s Third International, for example, the words “panegyric” and “encomium” are given as synonyms for each other and both are defined by a mutual synonym, “eulogy.”

Source: https://publishing.cdlib.org/

Antonyms

criticism, obloquy

Parts of speech

Adjective: panegyrical

Adverb: panegyrically

Noun: panegyrist

/əˈpɒs.teɪt/ (noun)

Definition

a person who renounces a religious belief or faith or has given up a political party, renegade, traitor, renouncer, deserter, heretic, defector

Example

Apostasy is the formal disaffiliation from, abandonment of, or renunciation of a religion by a person. It can also be defined within the broader context of embracing an opinion that is contrary to one’s previous religious beliefs. One who undertakes apostasy is known as an apostate. Undertaking apostasy is called apostatizing.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Antonyms

believer, devotee

Parts of speech

Noun: apostacy

/ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənt/ (adj)

Definition

refusing to change one’s mind or be persuaded, obdurate, impeccable, rigid, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, adamant, uncooperative, implacable, inexorable, uncompromising, unrelenting, resolute, obstinate, single-minded, stubborn, intractable

Example

If you have a stubborn person in your life, who is intransigent on some special ideas, consider yourself lucky. Stubborn people can be annoying, stressful and drive you crazy. Your stubborn person could be the person who sits next to you at work. Once you learn how to work with him (not against him), you will be shocked to discover how strong, smart and clever you are.

Antonyms

flexible, liberal

Parts of speech

Noun: intransigence

Adverb: intransigently

/ˈvɪs.kəs/ (adj)

Definition

(of a liquid) thick and sticky and not flowing easily, of high viscosity, adhesive, gluey, gummy, viscid, gelatinous, glutinous,

Example

In condensed matter physics and physical chemistry, the terms viscous liquid, supercooled liquid, and glassforming liquid are often used interchangeably to designate liquids that are at the same time highly viscous, can be or are supercooled, and able to form a glass.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Antonyms

runny

Parts of speech

Noun: viscosity

Adverb: viscously

Noun: viscousness

/ˈsæk.rə.sæŋkt/ (adj)

Definition

very sacred and holy, beyond criticism, inviolable, hallowed, off-limits, respected, revered, inviolate, like Caesar’s wife, protected, unimpeachable, sanctified

Example

Mother Teresa’s spiritual life and her love and care of the poor are seamlessly interwoven in her life, each inseparable from the other. That’s why many people consider her to be sacrosanct. This is one of the key lessons that I draw from her life. Let’s begin with her spiritual life. The story of her life in this regard is that of an initial burst of joy.

Source: https://www.benedictine.edu/

Antonyms

breakable, reprehensible

Parts of speech

Noun: sacrosanctity