Seminars in modern english lexicology

- Sob: To cry noisily while taking sudden, convulsive breaths, often associated with deep sorrow or distress.
- Wail: To cry loudly and mournfully, often as an expression of grief or sorrow.
- Whimper: To cry or make low, soft, plaintive sounds, typically expressing fear, insecurity, or mild distress.


Synonymic Dominant: The synonymic dominant among these words would be "cry." While the other terms capture specific nuances of crying, such as sniveling, weeping, sobbing, wailing, or whimpering, "cry" is the broader term that encompasses the overall act of shedding tears or expressing strong emotions audibly.


3. famous - distinguished - illustrious - notorious - noted - eminent - celebrated:
- Famous: Well-known by many people, often due to their achievements, reputation, or popularity.
- Distinguished: Standing out as excellent, eminent, or worthy of respect and admiration.
- Illustrious: Highly distinguished, renowned, or famous, often associated with great achievements or influence.
- Notorious: Widely known or recognized, typically due to negative or unfavorable reasons.
- Noted: Recognized or well-known, often for specific talents, skills, or accomplishments.
- Eminent: High in standing or rank, distinguished or respected.
- Celebrated: Widely known and highly praised or publicly recognized for achievements or merits.


Synonymic Dominant: The synonymic dominant among these words would be "famous." While the other terms capture different aspects of fame or recognition, "famous" serves as the general term to describe someone widely known or recognized.


Task 5: Find antonyms to the following words:
Add, asleep, correct, despair, different, esteem, exclude, handsome, high, mount, profound, reject, scarce, truth, weak.