A Word A Day : Execrable




Saturday, 8th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Execrable



( Adjective )


Pronunciation : ékse-kre-b'l

1. Extremely bad, or of very low quality

2. Deserving to be detested

3. Of very poor quality or condition

4. Deserving a curse


Etymology:


Middle English, from Latin execrbilis, from execrr, exsecrr, to execrate


Synonyms:


Terrible, Awful, Appalling, Disgusting, Repulsive, Deplorable, Revolting, Abominable, Atrocious, Detestable


Antonyms:


Excellent, Wonderful


Contextual Examples:


• A band of Indians had trailed me and had me nearly surrounded. The shot had been fired with an execrable aim by a fellow who had caught sight of me from the hillside above.

• This hotel is dubious for the execrable meal served there.

Enjoy this list and then get around for preparing your own list of words. There is no better way of boosting your words power. The most effective way to build your vocabulary is described in the page on Word Power. Educational research has discovered that your I.Q. is intimately related to your Word Power. Take a standard Vocabulary test and then an intelligent test, the result in both will be substantially the same. The more extensive your vocabulary, the better your chances of success, other things being equal- success in attaining your educational goals, success in moving ahead in your business or professional career, success in achieving your intellectual potential.

Previous Word| Next Word



Go to The A Word A Day Index


From Execrable to HOME PAGE