Vocabulary Words – 28.10.2016

1.modicum(noun):a moderate  or  small amount

Synonyms:iota,ounce

Antonyms:entirety.lot

Example Sentence:Fortunately the landlord was a man with some modicum of common sense.

2.pittance(noun): a scanty income or remuneration.

Synonyms:allowance,bit

Antonyms:whole,generosity

Example Sentence:How could you do it with that pittance ofan allowance of yours.

3.generosity(noun): readiness or liberality in giving.

Synonyms: goodness,hospitality

Antonyms: unkindness,greed

Example Sentence:In a fit of generosity or ennui orsomething I pitch in and help.

4.graciousness(adjective):pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.

Synonyms: amicable,beneficent

Antonyms: disrespectful,hateful

Example Sentence:Then, with what a gracious dexterity hebrandishes his cudgel!

5.complaisant(adjective):inclined or disposed to please

Synonyms:accommodating,amiable

Antonyms:antagonistic,disagreeable

Example Sentence: But these complaisant men soon repented of their submission.