Vocabulary Words – 17.06.2017

1.grave(noun)

Meaning: an excavation made in the earth in which to bury a dead body.
Synonyms: dignified,dull
Antonyms:  agitated, boisterous
Example Sentence: It is a grave demand, made as the price of an important concession.

2.greet(verb)

Meaning: to address with some form of salutation; welcome.
Synonyms: accost, acknowledge
Antonyms:  avoid ,disregard
Example Sentence: Greet our friends, and assure them of my desire to further their interests.

3.grind(verb)

Meaning: to wear, smooth
Synonyms: chore, drudgery
Antonyms: break, entertainment
Example Sentence: Grain was present, and a windmill was present, but there was no wind to grind the corn.

4.grotty(adjective)

Meaning: seedy; wretched; dirty.
Synonyms:  miserable, rotten
Antonyms:  good ,nice
Example Sentence: And now, Grotty dear, draw a camp-stool, and bring your heels to an anchor.

5.goer(noun)

Meaning: a person who attends frequently
Synonyms:  dependable,fair
Antonyms:   irresponsible, unacceptable
Example Sentence: Kahle, “the goer,” belies his name, for he loiters everywhere and always; yet I am not sorry.