VOCABULARY OF THE DAY – 24.12.2014

Word: Penchant (Noun)

Definition: A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Synonyms: Fondness, Inclination, Proclivity, Affection, Affinity

Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Antipathy

Example Sentence:Hackers have a penchant for breaking into secure areas

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VOCABULARY OF THE DAY – 23.12.2014

Word: Queasy (Adjective)

Definition: Slightly nervous or worried about something

Synonyms: Fidgety, Squeamish, Uneasy, Groggy, Anxious

Antonyms: Content, Happy, Comfortable 

Example Sentence: If college football's national championship game gave you a queasy feeling, you were not alone.

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VOCABULARY OF THE DAY – 22.12.2014

Word: Flagrant (Adjective)

Definition: (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

Synonyms: Egregious, Outrageous, Atrocious, Blatant, Disgraceful

Antonyms: Magnificent, Meek, Concealed, Respectable

Example Sentence: After the basketball player committed a flagrant foul, he was kicked out of the game.

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