Vocabulary Words - 11.05.2016



1. NUANCE (NOUN): a subtle distinction or variation

Synonyms: gradation, distinction
Antonyms: even, uniform

Example Sentence: 

A nuance of color could be seen in her blue cap, if seen closely.


2. MOTLEY (ADJECTIVE): made up of strikingly different components

Synonyms: assorted, disparate 
Antonyms: homogenous, uniform

Example Sentence:

Since the team was a motley group, none of the students recognized each other.


3. MELLIFLUOUS (ADJECTIVE): having a smooth, flowing sound

Synonyms: euphonic, honeyed 
Antonyms: discordant, cacophonous

Example Sentence: 

My mother has a mellifluous voice that could lull anyone into a deep slumber.


4. LEEWAY (NOUN): freedom to act and change

Synonyms: space, freedom 
Antonyms: restrictions, control

Example Sentence: 

My parents grant me leeway to make my own decisions.


5. INCANTATION (NOUN): magical words

Synonyms: enchantment, hymn 
Antonyms: reality, actuality

Example Sentence:

As the evil witch made her incantation, the white clouds in the sky turned black. 


6. JITTERS (NOUN): nervousness

Synonyms: anxiety, nerves 
Antonyms: calmness, ease

Example Sentence:

The jitters left her when she stepped on the stage.


7. PEDIGREE (NOUN): line of ancestors

Synonyms: lineage, genealogy 
Antonyms: base-born, lowly

Example Sentence: 

The pedigree of this unusual fruit was traced back to several different species of fruits.


8. PUNITIVE (ADJECTIVE): punishing

Synonyms: disciplinary, vindictive 
Antonyms: beneficial, rewarding

Example Sentence: 

The company is taking punitive actions against the employee who indulged in the forgery.


9. PALPABLE (ADJECTIVE): obvious, clear

Synonyms: apparent, conspicuous 
Antonyms: concealed, dubious

Example sentence: 

The tension between the two competitors was palpable and seemed to fill the entire room.


10. SUNDRY (ADJECTIVE): a group of unrelated things

Synonyms: miscellaneous, assorted 
Antonyms: individual, same

Example Sentence:

Because he was unsure of the Indian weather, he packed a sundry of clothes to wear. 

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