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Just Vocabulary|JV454 (Refute and Recuperate) Episode
REFUTE =
1. to deny the truth of and overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; 2. to prove to be false or incorrect
Synonyms:
disprove, dispute, oppose, challenge, contend, contradict, contravene, gainsay, negate
Antonyms:
prove, confirm, defend, corroborate
Examples:- Marc definitely lost that debate; Frank refuted each of Marc's points with contradicting statements. - The attorneys will attempt to refute the evidence against the defendant. - The witness refuted her earlier testimony by repeatedly contradicting herself.
RECUPERATE =
1. to recover after a sickness; 2. to recover after a monetary lossExamples:
- Lisa went home to recuperate from her recent surgery.
- Frank lost at black jack but hoped to recuperate his losses at the poker table.
- The bank filed for bankruptcy, but they never expected to recuperate their good financial standing so quickly.
Synonyms:
improve, heal, mend, recover, survive, regain
Antonyms:
regress, degenerate
[ Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:29:00 GMT ]
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