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Just Vocabulary|JV421 (Fulminate and Fervid) Episode
FULMINATE (VERB) 1. to vehemently criticize or denounce; 2. to
explode loudly and violently
Examples:
- Frank is always fulminating about how bad our government is.
- The new CEO fulminated against recent lapses in customer service.
- The lightning was followed by a large roar of fulminating thunder.
Synonyms:
criticize, castigate, denounce, declaim, berate, censure, flare, foam, rage, bristle
Antonyms:
appease, calm, assuage
FERVID = (adjective) 1. burning or glowing with intense heat; 2. describes an impassioned, zealous spirit or enthusiasm toward one's beliefs
Synonyms:
burning, fiery, hot, torrid, blazing, impassioned, vehement, zealous, eager
Examples:It is our fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found Jeremy is fervid in his support of Barack Obama. Carl Sagan was the most fervid advocate of space exploration.
[ Mon, 26 May 2008 09:40:00 GMT ]
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