Essentials Vocabulary - Week 20 fundamental:
Meaning
[fuhn-duh-MEN-tl] Adjective/Noun Serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis. (adj.) A basic principle, rule, law, or the like, that serves as the groundwork of a system. (n.) ●
Usage ●
The government is required to protect our fundamental rights. (adj.) The fundamentals of mathematics include arithmetic. (n.)
Synonyms
basic, important, central, constitutional, crucial, elemental
Antonyms
accessory, auxiliary, extrinsic
futile: Meaning Usage
[FYOO-tahyl] Adjective Incapable of producing any result. ● ●
His efforts proved to be futile which frustrated him even more. All defenses proved futile when the enemy attacked.
Synonyms
hopeless, pointless, fruitless, hollow, impractical
Antonyms
effective, fruitful, helpful
garish:
[GAIR-ish] Adjective
Meaning
Crudely or tastelessly colourful, showy, or elaborate, as with clothes or decoration.
Usage
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She wore garish clothes and obnoxious jewellery. They wore silly hats in garish colours
Synonyms
flashy, gaudy, glittering, ornate, showy
Antonyms
drab, modest, plain, refined