Abroad Abroad (adj & adv) /əˈbrɔːd/ adv: far away from your hometown or country – overseas – out of the country: She had to leave her own beloved family and go abroad to complete her education. Antonyms at home, home, domestic
Fugitive Fugitive (adj & noun) /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/ noun: someone who is running away from the police, punishment, enemies, etc. – runaway, escapee, deserter, outlaw – fleeing – brief, elusive, quick: Many fugitives from justice live in that deserted island. Parts of Speech Noun: fugitiveness Adverb: fugitively
Calamity Calamity (noun) /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/ a serious and disastrous situation or event – disaster – catastrophe – tragedy – mishap – misfortune: The miserable farmers with ruined crops cannot survive any other calamity. Parts of Speech Adjective: calamitous Adverb: calamitously Antonyms blessing, fortune, joy
Squander Squander (verb) /ˈskwɒn.dəʳ/ US /ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/ to use or spend something precious in an extravagant and wasteful manner – waste – spend – throw away – lavish: The sage advised his grandchildren not to squander their life opportunities. Parts of Speech Noun: squanderer Antonyms save, conserve, hoard
Pauper Pauper (noun) /ˈpɔː.pəʳ/ US /ˈpɑː.pɚ/ a very poor person – indigent person: So many paupers and addicts live in the ghetto. Antonyms tycoon, magnet, rich, wealthy, entrepreneur
Envy Envy (noun & verb) /ˈen.vi/ noun: the state of being jealous of others’ success, possessions, etc. – jealousy – resentment – greed – covet – resent: The childless woman was gazing at a mother and her newborn with envy. Parts of Speech Adjective: envious Adjective: enviable Adverb: enviously Adverb: enviably Noun: enviousness Antonyms kindness, …
Prosecute Prosecute (verb) (CONTINUE) /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈprɑː.sɪ-/ to officially accuse someone of a crime – litigate – sue – put on trial – indict – press charges against – take legal action – bring to court: He was prosecuted for rubbing from an old woman. Parts of Speech Noun: prosecution Noun: prosecutor Antonyms pardon, defend, …
Bigamy Bigamy (noun) /ˈbɪg.ə.mi/ the crime of being married to more than one spouse at the same time Bigamy is not considered to be a crime in some nations and cultures. Parts of Speech Noun: bigamist Adjective: bigamous Adverb: bigamously Antonyms monogamy, misogamy
Collapse Collapse (noun & verb) /kəˈlæps/ verb: to fall down suddenly – fail – faint – pass out – end suddenly – failure – breakdown, ruin, downfall, fall down, fail: The impressive building collapsed with a small earthquake. Antonyms thrive, flourish, soar Parts of Speech Adjective: collapsible Adjective: collapsed
Vague Vague (adj) /veɪg/ not clearly expressed, stated or shown – obscure – ambiguous – unclear – indistinct – hazy – nebulous: I just have some vague memories of what exactly happened right before the accident. Antonyms clear, definite, transparent Parts of Speech Adverb: vaguely Noun: vagueness