Vertical Vertical (adj &noun) /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ US /ˈvɝː.ţə-/ adj: in an upright position at a right angle to a horizontal line – perpendicular – upright – straight down – straight up: The vertical and horizontal axes of the a graph In the bustling cityscape, vertical gardens have become a popular solution to combat the lack of …
Multitude Multitude (noun) /ˈmʌl.tɪ.tjuːd/ US /-ţə.tuːd/ a large crowd of people or things – large group – horde – assembly – gathering – swarm – array – large quantity: A multitude of the students have registered for the geography field trip. Antonyms handful, some
Nominate Nominate (verb) /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ US /ˈnɑː.mə-/ to officially select a person for a position, job, etc. – appoint someone to a position – propose – put forward – recommend – appoint – elect – choose: Mr. Robinson has been nominated for the position of vice president in our company. Parts of speech Noun: nominator Noun: …
Upholstery Upholstery (noun) /ʌpˈhəʊl.stər.i/ US /-ˈhoʊl.stɚ-/ a piece of cloth or fabric used to cover furniture – work of upholstery – fabric – covers – material – stuffing – veneer– coating: The sofa was rather old. So, we covered it with some upholstery. Parts of speech Noun: upholsterer Verb: upholster Adjective: upholstered
Morgue Morgue (noun) /mɔːg/ US /mɔːrg/ a special room or building in a hospital or municipal government where dead bodies are kept at a low temperature – a dismal and gloomy place – mortuary – funeral parlor – funeral home: The corpse in the fatal car accident was kept in the morgue for further accurate …
Maintain Maintain (verb) /meɪnˈteɪn/ to continue an action, course, situation, etc. – make something continue – keep on – uphold – give funds – look after – support financially – declare – affirm – insist: In a happy marriage, the spouses should try to maintain a good relationship. In his lecture, professor Richardson maintained that …
Wrath Wrath (noun) /rɒθ/ US /rɑːθ/ extreme anger – rage – fury – agitation – madness: Whatever you do, just try not to incur his wrath. Beware that he loses his temper very soon. Parts of speech Adjective: wrathful Adjective: wrathless Antonyms calmness, happiness, serenity
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Amend Amend (verb) /əˈmend/ to correct or improve something – alter – revise legislation – make better – adjust – modify – refine – ameliorate: The old policies of this company should be amended to deal with our current needs and requirements. Antonym maintain Parts of speech Noun: amendment Adjective: amendable Adjective: amendatory
Endure Endure (verb) /ɪnˈdjʊəʳ/ US /-ˈdʊr/ to tolerate difficulties – continue to exist or survive – bear hardship – put up with – withstand – last – persist – persevere: After enduring so much pain and suffering, he eventually died of cancer. Antonyms abandon, leave, give up, succumb, perish Parts of speech Noun: endurance Adjective: …
Snub Snub (noun & verb) /snʌb/ Snub definition verb: to treat someone with contempt and coldness – treat someone rudely – ignore – rebuff – disrespect – humiliate – rejection – insult: Example I don’t like Martin’s condescending attitude. He usually snubs his female classmates. Antonyms acknowledge Parts of speech Noun: snubber