Vocabulary Words –05.11.2016

1.extinction(noun):The act of extinguishing.

Synonyms: annihilation,destruction

Antonyms:perishing,putrefaction

Example Sentence:It seemed incredible to him that this that came was extinction.

2.fidelity(noun):strict observance of promises.

Synonyms: devotion,loyalty

Antonyms:enmity,disloyalty

Example Sentence:The unfortunate Rajah’s fidelity was nowput to a hard proof.

3.gelding(noun):a castrated male animal

Synonyms:alter,emasculate

Antonyms:aid,assist

Example Sentence:It’s always a gelding; it’s always one price, and it always has a flaw.

4.merriment(noun):cheerful or joyful gaiety

Synonyms:hilarity,revelry

Antonyms:depression,gloom

Example Sentence:The characters are well grouped; andthe spirit of merriment prevails.

5.leverage(noun):the action of a lever

Synonyms:advantage,bargaining chip

Antonyms:weakness

Example Sentence:In that way he gets a little moreleverage,” as it is called.