Vocabulary Words –07.11.2016

1.diapason(noun):a full

Synonyms: spectrum,area

Antonyms:piece,polyphony

Example Sentence: The dimensions of these pipes are regulated by a diapason, or scale.

2.evasion(noun):an act  or  instance of escaping

Synonyms:evasiveness,excuse

Antonyms:directness,frankness

Example Sentence:The evasion which he summoned to hislips perished silently.

3.extremist(noun):a person who goes to extremes

Synonyms:fanatic,radical

Antonyms:moderate,conservative

Example Sentence:a supporter or advocate of extreme doctrines or practices.

4.striptease(verb):to do a striptease.

Synonyms:burlesque,dance

Antonyms:lap dance,pole dance

Example Sentence:Something that apparently hadn’t bothered her mind since the day of her

5.thrash(verb):to beat soundly in punishment.

Synonyms:beat up,clobber

Antonyms:encourage,inspirit

Example Sentence:She was only seventeen, and she could thrashthe biggest boy there!