English Language

• investigate(verb) means : look into,go into ,probe,explore,scrutinize, conduct an investigation into, make inquiries about, inspect,analyse,study,examine,consider,research.
  while
  examine means scrutinize, investigate, look at, study, scan, sift, probe,appraise, analysis,review, survey.

• agitated(adjective)means perturbed, flustered, ruffled, disconcerted,unerved, disquieted,disturbed ,distressed, unsettled, nervous, on edge, tense, keyed up: opposite means calm, relaxed.

• obstacles means hurdle,stumbling block,obstructions,bar,block, impediment,hindrance,snag,catch, drawback,,hitch,handicap, deterrent,,complication, difficulty, pproblem, fly in the ointment,
  while its opposite: advantage,aid

• ignoble means (adjective--dishonourable), umworthy, base,shameful,contemptible ,despicable,shabby,sordid, improper, unprincipled, discreditable.

• seriously ill are two word join- together to create a meaning...seriously ill means one is actually ill(sick) while convalescing verb form means (recuperate), get better, recover, get well, get back on one's feet.
  deteriorate means worsen, decline, degenerate, fail, slump, slip, go downhill, go backwards, wane, ebb and its opposite (improve)

• boundless (adjective) form limitless while it means unlimited, unbounded, untold, immeasurable, abundant,inexhaustible,endless, infinite,interminable, unfailing, ceaseless, everlasting while its opposite meaning(limited)

• decry (verb) form (denounce) meaning-condemn, criticise,censure,attack,rail against, run down, pillory, lambaste, villify, revile, disparage, deprecate, cast, aspersions opposite (praise)
  extol means praise, enthusiastically while its opposite (criticise)

• intrepid ( adjective ) form (fearless) means - unafraid, undaunted,unflinching,unshrinking, bold, daring, audacious, adventurous,heroic, dynamic, spirited,indomitable, brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, stout-hearted, stalwart, plucky, doughty while opposite (fearful)
• timid means (adjective) form (easily frightened), fearful, afraid, faint-hearted,timorous, nervous, scared, frightened,cowardly,pusillanimous, lily-livered, spineless,shy, different, self-effacting opposite(bold)

• imperceptible (adjective- unnoticeable) , undetectable,indistinguishable, indiscernible,invisible, inaudible,impalpable,unobstrusive, slight,small, subtle, faint, fine, negligible, indistinct, unclear, obscure,vague,indefinite, head to make out while opposite (noticeable)
• negligible means trivial, trifling, insignificant,unimportant, minor, inconsequential, minimal,small,slight, inappreciable,infinitesimal,nugatory, petty, paltry, inadequate, insufficient, meagre, pitiful while opposite (significant)

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• Idiomatic Expression

• let sleeping dog lie means let an issue be or let what is in the past to be the past rather than bring it up?

• cold comfort means to been happy, either positive or nagative?

• make good his promise - means to fulfill his promise

• ordinarily smoke is not always clear in the air...therefore, the advertisement served as a disquise, concealment

• up - in - the - air means not certain

• hardline means an uncompromising adherence to a firm policy

• want of evidence means properly proof or better reason given

• indomitable means impossible to subdue or defeat, unconquerable, unbeatable, unyielding -- opposite(submissive) while incorrigible means inveterate, habitual, confirmed, hardened, incurable, irredeemable, hopeless, beyond hope,beyond redemption,impenitent, uncontrite, unrepentant,unapologetic,unashamed
• unconquerable means not able to be conquered. and unruly means disorderly,disruptive , difficult to control.

• restive means unable to keep still or silent, restless etc. while fidgety means restless, restive,on edge, uneasy, nervous, nervy, keyed up, anxious, agitated.

• underscores means underline while reveals means divulge, diisclose,tell,let, slip away,release,leak,make known, make public broadcast, display,exhibit,disclose, uncover etc.. and emphasizes means stress, underline,highlight, focus attention on, point up,lay stress on, draw attention to, spotlight, foreground etc. opposite (understate)

• invaluable means indispensable(something you cannot do without), crucial, critical, key, vital, irreplaceable, all-important opposite(dispensable)

• potential means possible, likely,prospective, future, probable, latent, inherent, undeveloped while latent means unused, undiscovered, hidden, concealed, invisible, unseen, undeveloped, unrealized, unfulfilled

• aberrent means deviant, deviating,divergent,abnormal, atypical, anomalous, irregular, rogue, strange, odd, peculiar, uncommon, freakish, twisted, warped, perverted ..etc opposite (normal, typical) while rascally means imp,monkey, mischief-maker, wretch etc.

• arraigned means indict, prosecute, put on trail, bring to trail, take to court, lay/file/prefer charges against, summons, cite, accuse of, charge with etc.

• candid or candidly means frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest, truthful,sincere, direct , plain-spoken, bluff. etc

• disposition means temperament, nature, character, constitution, make-up, mentality

• fortified means strengthen, invigorate, energize, enliven, vitalize, rejuvenate, revive, restore opposite (weeken,sedate,subdue)

• unsavoury means unpalatable, unappetizing, distasteful, disagreeable,unappealing, unattractive, inedible, uneatable, disgusting, revolting, nauseating etc...?

• precursor means forerunner, predecessor, forefather, father, antecedent,ancestor, forebear etc.