DAILY VOCABULARY (2.11.

2021)
1. JUGGERNAUT (Noun): 6. PATOIS (Noun):
Meaning : A massive inexorable force that Meaning : A characteristic language of a
seems to crush everything in its particular group
way Synonyms : argot, dialect, jargon, lingo,
Synonyms : steamroller, barrage, cavalcade, vernacular
monster, blitz Antonyms : standard, literary, colloquial,
2. LAMBASTE (Verb): customary, conventional
Meaning : Censure severely or angrily 7. PELLUCID (Adj):

Synonyms : thrash, lash, pummel, wallop, Meaning : Transmitting light; able to be

scourge seen through with clarity

Antonyms : extol, compliment, laud, bless, Synonyms : transparent, limpid, clear,

crystalline, see-through
applaud
3. OBSEQUIOUS (Adj): Antonyms : cryptic, foggy, incomprehensible,
indefinite, nebulous
Meaning : Attempting to win favor from
influential people by flattery 8. PUISSANT (Adj):
Synonyms : servile, sycophantic, fawning, Meaning : Powerful
subservient, cringing Synonyms : potent, mighty, vigorous, strong,
Antonyms : arrogant, assertive, disobedient, energetic
rebellious, defiant
Antonyms : impotent, helpless, convivial,
4. OPPROBRIUM (Noun): feeble, impuissant
Meaning : A state of extreme dishonor 9. QUALM (Noun):
Synonyms : disgrace, infamy, obloquy, odium, Meaning : Uneasiness about the fitness of an
ignominy action
Antonyms : admiration, repute, appreciation, Synonyms : misgiving, scruple, uncertainty,
notoriety, adoration demur, queasiness
5. OVERWEENING (Adj) : Antonyms : confidence, certitude, assuredness,
Meaning : Unrestrained, especially with brashness, constancy
regard to feelings 10. EXTRADITION (Noun):
Synonyms : haughty, presumptuous, Meaning : exile
conceited, uppity, insolent Synonyms : deportation, expulsion,
banishment, expatriation,
Antonyms : modest, demure, meek, mousy, ostracism, proscription
restrained