(单词翻译:单击)
RECTIFY = (verb) to make something right again, to correct it
Synonyms:remedy, repair, right, correct, adjust, amend, fix, mend, improve, revise
Antonyms:ruin, damage, worsen
Examples:
- Frank tried to glue the vase back together, but unfortunately, he couldn’t rectify the break.
- His top priority as the new president was to rectify his predecessor’s mistakes.
- If Lisa doesn’t make an attempt to rectify the problem, her neighbors will take her to court.
- The tense situation was rectified when Mary called everyone in the group to apologize for her mistakes.
IMPECUNIOUS = (adjective) poor and thus without the comforts of a wealthier life
Synonyms:poor, destitute, impoverished, penniless
Antonyms:rich
Examples:
- The prodigal son returned home impecunious and suffering from near starvation.
- Everyone was surprised to learn that Donald Trump married an impecunious woman who he met at a diner.
- Annie is a musical about a group of impecunious orphans who all dream of a better life.