Essentials Vocabulary - Week 3
apathetic Meaning
[ap-uh-THET-ik] Adjective Having or showing little or no emotion. Not interested or concerned. ●
Usage ●
His apathetic behaviour did not go over well with his manager, and he was fired. The boy showed an apathetic attitude towards his homework.
Synonyms
callous, indifferent, laid-back, passive, stoic, uninterested
Antonyms
caring, compassionate, concerned, feeling, interested.
apex Meaning
Usage
[ap-eks] Noun The tip, point or vertex. At the point of climax or peak. ● ●
His time as president of the company is the apex of his career. They reached the apex of the mountain around noon and set up camp.
Synonyms
apogee, climax, culmination, pinnacle, peak
Antonyms
base, bottom
appalling
[uh-PAW-ling] Adjective
Meaning
Causing dismay or horror. ●
Usage ●
He was dismissed for his appalling actions and inexcusable behaviour. The appalling crime was reported all over the world.
Synonyms
alarming, ghastly, astounding, awful, dire, disheartened, shocking
Antonyms
calming, comforting, delightful, good
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