Vocab Master Day 33

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1. Labyrint

Meaning: a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze

Synonym: maze, rabbit warren, warren

Sentence: a complex labyrinth of tunnels and chambers

2.Pusillanimous

Meaning: showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Synonym: cowardly, recreant, spineless, unheroic

Antonym: audacious, bold, brazen,

Sentence: pusillanimous politicians who vote according to whichever way the political wind is blowing

3.Pliability

Meaning: Adaptability of mind or character

Synonym: flexible, ductile, elastic

Antonym: not flexible, hard

Sentence:“he was valued for his reliability and pliability”

4.Enormity

Meaning: Horribleness

Synonym: depravity, evil

Antonym: delight, esteem

Sentence: He turned over and closed his eyes, as if to reflect on its enormity.

5.Alms

Meaning: Money or goods contributed to the poor

Synonym: dole, donation, assistance

Antonym: hindrance, injury

Sentence: She stopped, gave him an alms and then continued on her way.

6.Motley

Meaning: incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate

Synonym: miscellaneous, disparate, diverse

Antonym: homogeneous, uniform

Sentence:”a motley crew of discontents and zealots”

7.Vicissitude

Meaning: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Synonym: mutation, modification, transition

Sentence: “her husband’s sharp vicissitudes of fortune”

8.Alacrity

Meaning: brisk and cheerful readiness

Synonym: eagerness, willingness, readiness

Sentence: “she accepted the invitation with alacrity”

9.Agnostic

Meaning: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God

Synonym: sceptic, doubter,

Sentence: After my husband became agnostic, he stopped going to church because of his doubt about god’s existence

10.Punctilious

Meaning: showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.

Synonym: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive,

Antonym: careless, easy-going, slapdash

Sentence: “he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests”