WORD POWER - 3

1. Render (V) – To offer help to someone
Ex - He had a chance to render some service to his country.
Synonym - Provide, Give, Supply, Furnish

2. Blunt (Adj) – Saying what you think without trying to b polite
Ex - She is blunt about her personal life.
Synonym - Straight forward, Frank, Direct, Candid

3. Covert (Adj) – Secret or hidden activities
Ex - They have been supplying covert military aid to the rebels.
Synonym - Furtive, Clandestine, Stealthy, Hidden, Concealed

4. Despondent (Adj) – Unhappy
Ex - I feel despondent when my work is rejected.
Synonym - Discouraged, Dispirited, Downhearted, Downcast

5. Foment (V) – Instigate or provoke (an undesirable or violent sentiment)
Ex - They accused him of fomenting political interest.
Synonym - Incite, Agitate, Arouse, Encourage

6. Wane – To become gradually weaker
Ex - While his interest in these sports began to wane, a passion for rugby developed.
Synonym - Decrease, Diminish, Decline

7. Tepid – Something which lacks enthusiasm
Ex - The applause was tepid.
Synonym - Apathetic, Half hearted, Lukewarm

8. Benign – Kind, Gentle, Harmless
Ex - They are normally a more benign audience.
Synonym - Warm, Congenial, Amiable

9. Incendiary – Large fire attacks
Ex - Five incendiary devices were found in her house.
Synonym - Combustible, Flammable, Explosive

10. Accrue – Gradual increase in amount of money or interest over a period of time
Ex - If you don’t pay within 28 days, interest will accrue.
Synonym - Accumulate, Collect, Gather