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Synonym
A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the
same meaning as another word.
Examples of Synonyms:
Vehement :
1. zealous; ardent;
impassioned: a vehement
defense; vehement
enthusiasm.
2. characterized by rancor or
anger; violent: vehement
hostility.
3. strongly emotional; intense
or passionate: vehement
desire.
4. marked by great energy or
exertion; strenuous:
vehement clapping.
Fervent
Dispassionate
Uninterested
Peaceful
Examples of Synonyms:
Reprieve:
1. to delay the impending
punishment or sentence of
(a condemned person).
2. to relieve temporarily
from any evil.
noun
3. a respite from
impending punishment, as
from execution of a
sentence of death.
4. a warrant authorizing
this.
Absolution
Damnation
Condemnation
Punish
Antonym
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of
another word.
Examples of Antonyms:
Vehement :
1. zealous; ardent;
impassioned: a vehement
defense; vehement
enthusiasm.
2. characterized by rancor or
anger; violent: vehement
hostility.
3. strongly emotional; intense
or passionate: vehement
desire.
4. marked by great energy or
exertion; strenuous:
vehement clapping.
Fervent
Dispassionate
Fiery
Earnest
Examples of Antonyms:
Reprieve:
1. to delay the impending
punishment or sentence of
(a condemned person).
2. to relieve temporarily
from any evil.
noun
3. a respite from
impending punishment, as
from execution of a
sentence of death.
4. a warrant authorizing
this.
Absolution
Damnation
Deferment
Postponement
Connotations
What does it mean?
the associated or secondary meaning of a word or
expression in addition to its explicit or primary
meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place
of warmth, comfort, and affection.” Compare
denotation ( def 1 ) .
Examples of Connotations:
Stalker
Creepy
Dark
Feeling of unwanted
attention
Negative association
Examples of Connotations:
Fire
Warmth
Fireplaces
Survival
Positive
OR…
Destruction
negative