deference

Day 28Level 1

DEF-ruhn(t)s

respect

respect or regard for something or someone

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

compliance, courtesy

Antonyms:

noncompliance

Example Sentence:

In deference to the world AIDS day, players from both the teams tied a red ribbon while playing their charity match.

Related Words

lessen in intensity

uh-BAYT

to lessen in intensity, degree or amount

sour or bitter

uh-SUHR-bik

sour or bitter

inform

uh-PRAHYZ

to inform or notify

lessen

uh-SWAYZH

to ease or lessen the intensity of something (pain or distress)

harmonize

uh-TOON

to bring into harmony

utter meaningless

bab-ble

to utter words or sound imperfectly or without meaning