Daily Star vocab 30/08/25


 

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Word Part of Speech Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Example Sentence
Imbued Verb To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. Infuse, Instill, Saturate, Pervade Drain, Deplete, Extract, Divest His poetry was imbued with a deep sense of melancholy.
Transmutation Noun The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form. Metamorphosis, Conversion, Transformation, Alteration Stagnation, Preservation, Inaction, Sameness The alchemists sought the transmutation of base metals into gold.
Hitherto Adverb Until this time; so far. Previously, Formerly, Theretofore, Up to now Henceforth, Hereafter, Subsequently, Afterwards The species had remained hidden, hitherto unknown to science.
Inimitable Adjective So unique as to be impossible to imitate. Matchless, Peerless, Unrivaled, Unequaled Common, Ordinary, Imitable, Unoriginal Her performance was inimitable, leaving the audience in awe.
Perpetuate Verb To make something continue indefinitely. Maintain, Preserve, Sustain, Uphold Abolish, Halt, Cease, Terminate The film aims to perpetuate the memory of the war heroes.
Subservient Adjective Less important; submissive. Subordinate, Secondary, Deferential, Obsequious Dominant, Superior, Assertive, Controlling She refused to be subservient to anyone and fought for her rights.
Dissolution Noun The formal breaking up or ending of an organization or agreement. Disintegration, Termination, Annulment, Separation Establishment, Formation, Creation, Foundation The dissolution of the partnership led to a legal dispute.
Delineate Verb To describe or portray something precisely. Define, Outline, Portray, Characterize Obscure, Confuse, Blur, Distort The new policy delineates the responsibilities of each team member.
Lamentable Adjective Deplorably bad or unsatisfactory. Deplorable, Regrettable, Tragic, Woeful Admirable, Commendable, Praiseworthy, Excellent The team's performance was a lamentable display of poor sportsmanship.
Confounded Verb To cause surprise or confusion in someone. Befuddle, Baffle, Perplex, Astonish Clarify, Enlighten, Explain, Simplify The sudden turn of events confounded the experts.
Abhorrent Adjective Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. Detestable, Repulsive, Loathsome, Odious Admirable, Desirable, Pleasing, Commendable The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to many people.
Indispensable Adjective Absolutely necessary. Essential, Crucial, Vital, Necessary Superfluous, Unnecessary, Redundant, Nonessential Water is an indispensable resource for life on Earth.
Vindictive Adjective Having a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. Revengeful, Spiteful, Vengeful, Malicious Forgiving, Merciful, Benevolent, Lenient The dictator was known for his vindictive nature against his enemies.
Dilatory Adjective Slow to act. Lethargic, Procrastinating, Tardy, Sluggish Expeditious, Prompt, Swift, Timely The politician was criticized for his dilatory response to the crisis.
Myriad Noun A countless or extremely great number of people or things. Multitude, Abundance, Horde, Swarm Scarcity, Paucity, Lack, Dearth A myriad of stars filled the night sky.
Perilous Adjective Full of danger or risk. Hazardous, Dangerous, Risky, Treacherous Safe, Secure, Harmless, Benign They embarked on a perilous journey across the mountains.
Culpability Noun Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame. Blame, Guilt, Accountability, Fault Innocence, Blamelessness, Exoneration, Irresponsibility The investigation revealed her culpability in the fraud.
Ineffable Adjective Too great or extreme to be expressed in words. Indescribable, Unspeakable, Transcendent, Beyond words Expressible, Definable, Utterable, Communicable The beauty of the sunset was an ineffable experience.
Arbitrary Adjective Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. Random, Capricious, Whimsical, Despotic Rational, Systematic, Logical, Deliberate The judge made an arbitrary decision without considering the evidence.
Extraneous Adjective Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject. Irrelevant, Unnecessary, Superfluous, Inapplicable Essential, Relevant, Necessary, Germane She removed all extraneous details from the report to keep it concise.
Vigilant Adjective Keeping careful watch for possible dangers or difficulties. Watchful, Alert, Attentive, Wary Careless, Negligent, Inattentive, Heedless Security guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Pernicious Adjective Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Harmful, Deleterious, Malicious, Ruinous Beneficial, Wholesome, Harmless, Benign The pernicious influence of social media on mental health is a growing concern.
Mitigate Verb To make something less severe, serious, or painful. Alleviate, Lessen, Soften, Easing Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate The new regulations are designed to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Incisive Adjective Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking. Sharp, Penetrating, Acute, Astute Vague, Dull, Superficial, Muddled Her incisive comments cut to the heart of the matter.
Pragmatic Adjective Dealing with things in a realistic and sensible way. Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Utilitarian Idealistic, Impractical, Unrealistic, Theoretical A pragmatic approach is needed to solve the problem.
Exacerbate Verb To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Compound Alleviate, Mitigate, Relieve, Improve The loud music only served to exacerbate her headache.
Cognizant Adjective Having knowledge or being aware of something. Aware, Conscious, Informed, Apprised Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious, Unconscious He was cognizant of the risks involved in his decision.
Disparate Adjective Fundamentally different or distinct in kind. Different, Divergent, Dissimilar, Varied Similar, Alike, Identical, Homogeneous The team was composed of people with disparate skill sets.
Disenfranchise Verb To deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. Exclude, Marginalize, Dispossess, Oppress Enfranchise, Empower, Liberate, Include The new law would disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Sordid Adjective Involving ignoble actions and motives; dirty or squalid. Squalid, Wretched, Filthy, Seedy Clean, Honorable, Respectable, Pristine He told a sordid tale of greed and betrayal.

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