supporters.PRUDENT careful; having foresight
- Dan became a millionaire after a lifetime of prudent investments.
RECIPROCATE to mutually take or give; to respond in kind
- The chef reciprocated his rival’s respect; they admired each other so much that they even
traded recipes.
RESIGNATION passive submission; acquiescence
- Tim shrugged with resignation after losing his third tennis match in one week.
SUBSTANTIATE to prove; to verify; to confirm
- The argument was substantiated by clear facts and hard evidence.
SUPERFICIAL on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
- Despite the hype surrounding the second edition of the book, it contained only superficial
changes.
UNDERMINE to impair; to subvert; to weaken by excavating underneath
- A lack of sleep can undermine one’s health and happiness.
UNDERSCORE to underline; to emphasize
- The rising price of fuel underscored the need for greater efficiencies.