DAILY VOCABULARY (12.10.
2018)
1. Spectrum (N):
Meaning : Colored band produced when a
beam of light passes through a
prism.
Synonyms : Hue cycle, rainbow.
Antonyms : individual, monochromatic
2. Spell (N) (V):
Meaning : Noun: A word or words which
are supposed to hold a magical
power.
Verb: Write the letters of a word
Synonyms : period, term, incantation, magic,
hex
Antonyms : abuse, admonition, amulet, care
3. Spine (N):
Meaning : Vertebrate, the vertical bones
along one’s back.
The vertical back of a book
Synonyms : Chine, rachis, ridge, spinal
column.
Antonyms : balm, blunt, craziness
4. Sporadic (Adj):
Meaning : Occurring irregularly.
Synonyms : Fitful, fits and starts.
Antonyms : Affectionate, forgiving, helpful,
loving pleasing.
5. Square (N) (Adj) (V):
Meaning : Geometrical shape that has four
sides of equal length and four
angles of 90 degrees.
A derogatory term towards
unfashionable people
Synonyms : Ethical, even, fair, fair-and-
square.
Antonyms : Deceiving, dishonest, fake.
6. Stage (N) (V) (TR):
Meaning : Step in a process.
A theatre
Synonyms : Juncture, lap, leg, length,
moment.
Antonyms : rear, descend, cache
7. Staple (N) (V) (Adj):
Meaning : A U-shaped metal wire used to
fasten stacks of paper; basic or
main
Synonyms : Important, in demand, key, main.
Antonyms : Minor, secondary, unnecessary.
8. Stench (N):
Meaning : Horrible smell.
Synonyms : Funk, malodor, mephitis,
noisomeness.
Antonyms : Perfume, sweetness.
9. Stimulus (N):
Meaning : Incentive.
Something that causes a response
Synonyms : Charge, encouragement, eye-
opener.
Antonyms : Discouragement, hindrance,
tranquilizer.
10. Stock (N) (V):
Meaning : A supply of goods or reserve.
Total shares issued; hackneyed;
the family or group that a person
comes from
Synonyms : Customary, dull, established,
formal
Antonyms : Different, original, unusual.