Vocabulary Words –17.12.2016

1.Evasively(adjective):tending

Synonyms:ambiguous,cagey

Antonyms :clear,definite

Example Sentence:“You have made me happy, me who adore you,” was the evasive reply.

2.Flippant(adjective):frivolously disrespectful

Synonyms:cheeky,cocky

Antonyms :mannerly,nice

Example Sentence:The taint of a flippant wit was common to all its members, and their assurance was unbounded.

3.Floss(noun):the cottony

Synonyms:embellishment,ornament

Antonyms :plain,ness

Example Sentence:You floss up to the tallest domino and give him a good time.

4.Grab(verb):to seize suddenly

Synonyms:capture,catch

Antonyms :be immune,free

Example Sentence:And then as she swooped by, he made grab at her and tore her dress.

5.Horrible(adjective):causing

Synonyms:abhorrent,abominable

Antonyms :attractive,beautiful

Example Sentence:Her mouth was stretched in a horrible grimace, so poignant was her feeling.