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Just Vocabulary|JV447 (Yoke and Vapid) Episode
YOKE = (n.) 1. a wooden bar that harnesses two animals together; 2. a bar
designed to fit across a person's shoulders so that loads can be
balanced on the ends; 3. a bond that ties; 4. something that is
restrictive or oppressive; (v.) to link or become joined togetherExamples:
- The people of that country have been living under the yoke of oppression for far too long.
- The farmer yoked the oxen together in order to plow the field.
- Our creative department will have to yoke with the account service department to meet the needs of the customers. Synonyms: (n.) collar, harness, crosspiece,
bondage, chain, enslavement, link, connection, oppression, (v.)
harness, attach, connect, join, bond, tie
Antonyms:
(v.) disconnect, divide, separate, free, release
VAPID = 1. dull: lacking interest or liveliness. 2. insipid: lacking strength, taste, or flavor
Example:
- A tuneful but vapid musical comedy
- Joanne watched a vapid tv programme
- The debate turned into a vapid conversation.
[ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:21:00 GMT ]
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