VOCABULARY
- BELLICOSE (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: combative, hostile
Antonyms: agreeable, calm
Example Sentence: She comes across bellicose to men who approach her.
- HUBBUB (NOUN): uproar
Synonyms: clamour, fuss
Antonyms: peace, harmony
Example Sentence: The hubbub from the group of reporters gave the politician a headache.
- SNIPER (NOUN): bandit
Synonyms: criminal, crook
Antonyms: law, police
Example Sentence: He is a notorious sniper.
- FOIBLE (NOUN): shortcoming
Synonyms: eccentricity, frailty
Antonyms: advantage, normality
Example Sentence: I can’t let this whole project work go wrong just because of some foible.
- GLOAT (VERB): exclaim triumph
Synonyms: rejoice, relish
Antonyms: be sad, commiserate
Example Sentence: The winning team was polite enough to not gloat over its huge win.
- IMBUE (VERB): inculcate
Synonyms: ingrain, instil
Antonyms: drain, take out
Example Sentence: When cinnamon is added to the sweet potato batter, it will imbue the pie with a hint of spice.
- HAGGLE (VERB): bicker
Synonyms: barter, quibble
Antonyms: agree, concur
Example Sentence: I’ll pay the sticker price because I do not want to haggle with the trader.
- FRITTER (VERB): Waste away
Synonyms: misspend, dally
Antonyms: conserve, preserve
Example Sentence: It is advised to not to fritter your money.
- GRASP (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: awareness, knowledge
Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance
Example Sentence: I like his grasp over the subject.
- FLINCH (VERB): Avoid
Synonyms: dodge, duck
Antonyms: face, confront
Example Sentence: Do not try to flinch your duties.
