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foundation
Noun /faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
Synonyms: footing, foot, base, substructure, understructure, underpinning
Antonyms: dissolution, liquidation
foundations were being dug for a block of flats
wavering
Adjective /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
moving in a quivering way; flickering
a wavering flame
hesitant
Adjective /ˈhɛzɪt(ə)nt/
tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking
Synonyms: uncertain, undecided, unsure, doubtful, in doubt, dubious
Antonyms: certain, decisive, confident
clients are hesitant about buying
fissure
Noun /ˈfɪʃə/
a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth
Synonyms: opening, crevice, crack, cleft, cranny, chink
the bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor
extinct
Adjective /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
(of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence
Synonyms: vanished, lost, died out, dead, defunct, no longer existing
Antonyms: extant, living, active, dormant
trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct
muddle
Verb /ˈmʌd(ə)l/
bring into a disordered or confusing state
Synonyms: confuse, mix up, jumble, jumble up, disarrange, disorganize
Antonyms: be in order, be in good order, enlighten
I fear he may have muddled the message
engaging
Adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
charming and attractive
Synonyms: charming, appealing, attractive, pretty, delightful, lovely
Antonyms: unappealing
an engaging smile
riveting
Adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/
completely engrossing; compelling
Synonyms: fascinating, gripping, engrossing, very interesting, very exciting, thrilling
Antonyms: boring, dull
the book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter
poised
Adjective /pɔɪzd/
having a composed and self-assured manner
Synonyms: self-possessed, self-assured, composed, assured, self-controlled, cool-headed
Antonyms: excited, flustered, inelegant
not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed
disguise
Verb /dɪsˈɡʌɪz/
give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity
Synonyms: camouflage, conceal, hide, cover up, make inconspicuous, mask
Antonyms: reveal, expose
we took elaborate measures to disguise ourselves as locals
devout
Adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Synonyms: pious, religious, devoted, dedicated, reverent, God-fearing
Antonyms: insincere, lapsed, apathetic
she was a devout Catholic
camouflage
Noun /ˈkaməflɑːʒ/
the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings
Synonyms: disguise, concealment, protective colouring, facade, front, false front
on the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage
imposing
Adjective /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
grand and impressive in appearance
Synonyms: impressive, striking, arresting, eye-catching, dramatic, spectacular
Antonyms: unimposing, modest
an imposing 17th-century manor house
boisterous
Adjective /ˈbɔɪst(ə)rəs/
noisy, energetic, and cheerful
Synonyms: lively, active, animated, exuberant, spirited, bouncy
Antonyms: quiet, restrained, calm, quiet
a group of boisterous lads
augment
Verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
Synonyms: increase, make larger, make bigger, make greater, add to, supplement
Antonyms: decrease
he augmented his summer income by painting houses
adolescent
Adjective /adəˈlɛs(ə)nt/
(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult
Synonyms: teenage, teenaged, pubescent, youthful, young, juvenile
Antonyms: adult, mature
many parents find it hard to understand their adolescent children
yearn
Verb /jəːn/
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from
Synonyms: long, pine, crave, desire, want, want badly
she yearned for a glimpse of him
conspicuous
Adjective /kənˈspɪkjʊəs/
clearly visible
Synonyms: easily seen, clear, visible, clearly visible, standing out, noticeable
Antonyms: inconspicuous
he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple
basis
Noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Synonyms: foundation, support, base, footing, starting point, base
trust is the only basis for a good working relationship
mature
Adjective /məˈtʃʊə/
fully developed physically; full-grown
Synonyms: adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, of age
Antonyms: immature, growing, adolescent, childish, fresh