Caustic 1100 Words You Need Caustic 1100 Words You Need /ˈkɔː.stɪk/ US /ˈkɑː-/ (adj) describes a chemical that burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells, corrosive, acid, acidic, corroding, burning, describes a remark or way of speaking that is hurtful, critical or intentionally unkind, sarcastic, scathing, mordant, acrimonious, astringent, cutting, biting, acerbic, …
Lackluster 1100 Words You Need Lackluster 1100 Words You Need /ˈlækˌlʌs.təʳ/ (adj) lacking enough energy and effort, lacking excitement and enthusiasm, dull, lethargic, lifeless, dreary, unexciting, uneventful, uninspiring, tame, bland, undistinguished, flat, leaden: Due to Mr. Richardson’s lackluster presentation, some participants in the conference hall were literally sleeping. Antonyms brilliant, exciting
Reprimand 1100 Words You Need Reprimand 1100 Words You Need /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/ (noun & verb) to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them, criticize, rebuke, admonish, warn, chastise, reproach, lecture, scold, chide, tell off, castigate, reprove, chew out, tick off – (noun): admonishment, warning, criticism, scolding, slap on the wrist, reproof, lecture: She was …
Loathe 1100 Words You Need Loathe 1100 Words You Need /ləʊð/ US /loʊð/ (verb) Loathe definition to hate someone or something, dislike intensely, detest, shrink from, abhor, can’t stand, can’t bear, abominate, despise, disdain, scorn: Example I absolutely loathe doing the dishes. Antonyms adore Parts of speech Adjective: loath: averse Noun: loather Adverb: loathingly
Beard the lion in his den Beard the lion in his den to have this courage to visit and oppose a person in authority on his own grounds, to confront risk and danger by accosting someone in power, challenge someone, oppose, accost, detain, defy, face up to, object to, dispute: Discontented with her low salary, …
Nuance 1100 Words You Need Nuance 1100 Words You Need /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ US /ˈnuː-/ (noun) a subtle or slight difference in color, meaning, appearance, tone, etc., slight variation, shade, tone, gradation, tinge, distinction, hint, degree, touch, trace, note: It was very difficult to distinguish the nuances in the facial appearance of the twins. Antonyms dividing line …
Enhance 1100 Words You Need Enhance 1100 Words You Need /ɪnˈhɑːnts/ US /-ˈhænts/ (verb) to improve the quality, amount or strength of something, improve, increase, add to, augment, boost, develop, enrich, heighten: These scandals will not enhance the organization’s reputation/image. Antonyms diminish, reduce, decrease Parts of Speech Noun: enhancement Noun: enhancer
Rudimentary 1100 Words You Need Rudimentary 1100 Words You Need /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/ /-tri/ US /-tɚ-/ (adj) basic and elementary, in a developing and early stage, simple, undeveloped, primary, fundamental, primitive, uncomplicated, burgeoning: Unlike specialists, generalists only develop a rudimentary knowledge of various subjects. Antonyms advanced, developed Parts of Speech Noun: rudiment
Cajole 1100 Words You Need Cajole 1100 Words You Need /kəˈdʒəʊl/ US /-ˈdʒoʊl/ (verb) to persuade someone to do something by flattery, pleasant talk or continuous argument, coax, wheedle, entice, sweet-talk, inveigle, flatter: Our manager is so stubborn and opinionated that nobody can cajole him into accepting this new policy. Antonyms compel, discourage
Advocate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Advocate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈæd.və.kət/ & /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ (noun & verb) a lawyer who defends someone in a court of law, backer, promoter, believer, supporter, fan, activist, campaigner, to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something, to speak in favor of, back, champion, support, encourage, promote, be …