VOCABULARY
- SYBARITIC (ADJECTIVE): luxurious
Synonyms: grand, fancy
Antonyms: sober, abstinent
Example Sentence:He believes in living a sybaritic life.
- ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): current
Synonyms: present, ongoing
Antonyms: former, past
Example Sentence:What are your erstwhile plans?
- FUSS (NOUN): uproar, confusion
Synonyms: disorder, turmoil
Antonyms: harmony, order
Example Sentence:He quickly became aware of the violent fuss near the city.
- AMOROUS (ADJECTIVE): loving, affectionate
Synonyms: erotic, romantic
Antonyms: indifferent, frigid
Example Sentence:She appreciated his amorous nature.
- CUSTOM-MADE (ADJECTIVE): made to order
Synonyms: tailored, handmade
Antonyms: ready-made, mass produced
Example Sentence:Today, the custom-made movement is starting to make a comeback.
- DOWNCAST (ADJECTIVE): unhappy
Synonyms: blue, gloomy
Antonyms: glad, elated
Example Sentence:He is feeling downcast for what had happened today.
7.GLOWER (VERB):frown
Synonyms: scowl, glare
Antonyms: smile, grin
Example Sentence:He glowered at her for talking too loud.
8.EPICENE(ADJECTIVE):weak
Synonyms: frail, sissy
Antonyms: strong,
Example Sentence:Clothing fashions are becoming increasingly epicene.
- CANARD(NOUN):lie
Synonyms: hoax, rumour
Antonyms: truth, reality
Example Sentence:The collection includes some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.
- STARVED (ADJECTIVE):deprived of food
Synonyms:craving, hungry
Antonyms: satisfied, fed
Example Sentence:He felt rather starved close to bedtime.
