Vocabulary Words –09.12.2016

1.Girder(noun):a large beam

Synonyms:joist,truss

Antonyms:trestle,two-by-four

Example Sentence:The Martian was hanging to a girder just above, his green tube pointing straight at Darl.

2.Lead(verb):to go before

Synonyms:advantage,edge

Antonyms:center,disadvantage

Example Sentence:He had allowed his theories to lead him away into impossible hopes.

3.Mastermind(verb):to plan and direct

Synonyms:organize,author

Antonyms:genius,highbrow

Example Sentence:He said to Professor Garet, “All right, mastermind, untie me.

4.Reunify(verb):to make

Synonyms:bring together,consolidate

Antonyms:divide,part

Example Sentence:And the long wooden veranda that he had invoked did not unify the trinity.

5.Revamp(verb):to renovate

Synonyms:clean,overhaul

Antonyms:break,damage

Example Sentence:She would learn how to keep her ownbank-account and revamp herarithmetic.