Essentials – English Vocabulary – Week 11 debase:
[dih-BEYS] Verb
Meaning
To reduce in quality or value. To lower in rank, dignity, or significance
Usage
● The value of the painting was debased because of the copycat. ● He refuses to debase himself by doing tasks that are beneath his rank.
Synonyms
degrade, shame, cheapen, demean, demoralize
Antonyms
boost, enhance, esteem, honour
decisive:
[dih-SAHY-siv] Adjective
Meaning
Having the power or quality of deciding. Characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation.
Usage
● Johnny offered a decisive solution to the team's urgent issues. ● The military needs men with decisive manner and strong conviction.
Synonyms
definite, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determined, firm
Antonyms
inconclusive, indefinite, ineffective
decorum: [dih-KAWR-uh m] Noun Meaning
Usage
Dignified propriety of behaviour, speech, dress, etc. The quality or state of being decorous, or exhibiting such dignified propriety. ● The aristocrats are known for their decorum and elegant demeanour ● he teacher was impressed with the decorum of the students during lunch
Synonyms good manners, civility, correctness, decency Antonyms
immorality, impropriety, rudeness