Belated Belated (adj) /bɪˈleɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/ happening or arriving later than expected – late – delayed – deferred – postponed – overdue: I cannot accept his belated apology. It’s too late. Antonyms precocious Parts of speech Adverb: belatedly
Tacit Tacit (adj) /ˈtæs.ɪt/ understood implicitly – indirectly stated – implied but not stated – inferred – not explicit: The two companies could reach only a tacit agreement on the problematic issue. Parts of speech Adverb: tacitly Antonyms explicit
Docile Docile (adj) /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ US /ˈdɑː.səl/ quiet and easy to control – not causing trouble – meek – submissive – pliable – tame – obedient: This docile pet makes great company for young children. Antonyms stubborn, defiant, unruly Parts of speech Noun: docility Adverb: docilely
Tantalize Tantalize (verb) /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/ US /-ţə.laɪz/ to excite someone by offering something tempting to them but not giving it to them – tempt – tease – entice – torment – torture – provoke: He tantalized her by promising to marry her, but eventually broke up with her. Parts of speech Adjective: tantalizing Adverb: tantalizingly Antonyms …
Foist Foist (verb) /’fɔɪst/ to force someone to accept something or deal with something unpleasant – twist someone’s arm – impose on – force upon – inflict upon – pass off – thrust upon: As a private, he had to accept all the intolerable commands foisted upon him by his superiors. Antonyms offer, present
Stagnant Stagnant (adj) /ˈstæg.nənt/ not moving or developing – stale due to lack of motion – stationary – motionless – immobile – inactive – sluggish – dormant – inert – moribund: Due to the current recession, our economy has become more or less stagnant. Parts of speech Noun: stagnation Noun: stagnancy Verb: stagnate Adverb: stagnantly …
Passé Passé (adj) /pɑːˈseɪ/ US /pæsˈeɪ/ no longer fashionable – not stylish – out-of-date – faded – worn-out – archaic – obsolescent – obsolete – unfashionable – old-fashioned – antiquated: These audio cassettes seem too passé compared to state-of-the-art USB drives. Antonyms up-to-date, contemporary, modern, new, state-of-the-art
Vertigo Vertigo (noun) /ˈvɜː.tɪ.gəʊ/ US /ˈvɝː.ţə.goʊ/ Vertigo definition a feeling of dizziness and imbalance generally caused by looking down from a high place – dizziness – loss of balance – faintness – unsteadiness – lightheartedness: Example A sense of vertigo overwhelmed her when she looked down from the tower of the skyscraper. Parts of speech …
Facet Facet (noun) /ˈfæs.ɪt/ an aspect or part of something – dimension – feature – component – any surface of a gemstone – side: Being an experienced old man, he knows valuable lessonsabout almost any facet of life. Parts of speech Adjective: -faceted
Conducive Conducive (adj) /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/ US /-ˈduː-/ Conducive definition making something happen or exist more easily and smoothly – helpful – beneficial – advantageous – contributing to – facilitative: Example His detailed explanation was conducive to the understanding of the intricate problem. Parts of speech Noun: conduciveness Antonyms unfavorable, hindering