DAILY VOCABULARY (21.12.

2018)
1. Marginal (Adj): Synonyms : rhetorical, eloquent, elocutionary,
Meaning : Unimportant declamatory, sermonizing,
Synonyms : insignificant, slight, minor, trivial, grandiloquent, silver-tongued,
indifferent, secondary, borderline, orotund, bombastic, magniloquent
negligible, expendable, replaceable Antonyms : chatty, intimate, informal,
Antonyms : primary, crucial, principal, capital, conversational
compelling, sovereign 7. Penetrating (Adj):
2. Marrow (Noun): Meaning : Able to make a way through or into
Meaning : Centre something
Synonyms : Core, essence, kernel, gist, nub, pith, Synonyms : intrusive, penetrative, piercing,
nucleus, center, substance, matter, incisive, acid, acerbic, cutting, sharp,
severe, biting, stinging, bitter
essential, heart, soul, spirit
Antonyms : bland, dull, soft, muted, subdued,
Antonyms : exterior, surface, veneer
blunt, muffled
3. Marvelous (Adj):
8. Penitent (Adj):
Meaning : Remarkable; causing great
Meaning : Feeling or showing sorrow and
wonder; extraordinary
regret for having done wrong
Synonyms : exceptional, amazing, wonderful,
Synonyms : repentant, contrite, remorseful,
striking, singular, extraordinary,
penitential, conscience-stricken,
astonishing, surprising, stupendous,
abject
prodigious, phenomenal
Antonyms : impenitent, hardened, callous,
Antonyms : commonplace, ordinary, familiar,
shameless, incorrigible
prosaic, banal
9. Perceive (Verb):
4. Opprobrious (Adj):
Meaning : Become aware of something;
Meaning : Abusive; (of language) expressing understand
scorn or criticism Synonyms : see, sight, discern, behold, view,
Synonyms : scurrilous, insolent, insulting, observe, regard, watch, look at, spy,
vituperative, reproachful, glimpse, descry, espy, apprehend,
offensive, contemptuous spot, discover, notice, distinguish,
Antonyms : complimentary, flattering, gratifying, recognize, make out
pleasant, praising
10. Peremptory (Adj):
5. Oppressive (Adj): Meaning : Final
Meaning : Cruel and unfair Synonyms : conclusive, decisive, binding,
Synonyms : burdensome, tyrannical, exacting, irrevocable, absolute, categorical,
severe, heavy, overpowering, unequivocal, indisputable,
overwhelming commanding, imperative,
Antonyms : negligible, lenient, gentle, easy, soft authoritative
6. Oratorical (Adj): Antonyms : inconclusive, indecisive, disputable,
Meaning : Relating to the art or practice of untenable, unproved, flimsy,
public speaking fallacious