Essentials Vocabulary - Week 18
exorbitant: Meaning
Usage
[ig-SAWR-bi-tuh nt) Adjective Exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent. ● ●
Minnie was surprised at the exorbitant fee from the bank. I'm trying not to make any exorbitant purchases because of my budget.
Synonyms
extravagant, excessive, enormous, inordinate, outrageous
Antonyms
cheap, good, mild
expeditious: Meaning
[ek-spi-DISH-uh s) Adjective Characterized by promptness. ●
Usage
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The assistant provided an expeditious answer to the questions from the managers. Fast food staff are used to providing expeditious and professional service.
Synonyms
immediate, speedy, diligent, efficient, hasty
Antonyms
delayed, lazy
extensive:
[ik-STEN-siv) Adjective
Meaning
Usage
Of great extent Covering or extending over a great area. ● ●
They are planning to go on an extensive travel around Europe. The storm covered an extensive area over Scotland.
Synonyms
thorough, broad, comprehensive, considerable, expanded
Antonyms
insignificant, limited, little, miniature
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