Relegate (Verb): to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position
Synonyms: downgrade, lower, lower in rank/status, put down, move downAntonyms: upgrade, promoteExample: Creative subjects such as art, geography and music were relegated in favor of English, maths and science.
Reminiscent (Adjective): tending to remind one of something/suggesting something by resemblance.
Synonyms: similar to, comparable with, inviting/bearing comparison with, tending to make one think ofAntonyms: forgetful, obliviousExample: The way he laughed was strongly reminiscent of his father.
Exodus (Noun): A situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time
Synonyms: Mass Departure, Evacuation, Leaving, Exit, Migration, EgressionAntonyms: Arrival, Advent, OncomingExample: Because of the exodus of so many refugees from the flooded areas, the town’s public shelters were filled to overflowing.
Portend (Verb): be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.
Synonyms: presage, augur, foreshadow, foretell, prophesyAntonyms: assure, calculatedExample: In most cases, a lack of effort does portend failure.
Bystander (Noun): A person who is present during a situation or event but not directly involved
Synonyms: Passer-By, Spectator, Onlooker, Observer, BeholderAntonyms: Participant, Contributor, EntrantExample: A bystander witnessed the wreck and called the police to assist.
Surmountable (Adjective): Overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
Synonyms: Achievable, Attainable, Viable, FeasibleAntonyms: Impassable, Unconquerable, Impregnable, InvincibleExample: The good news is that the technology for capture and storage already exists and that the obstacles hindering implementation seem to be surmountable.
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