Vocabulary Words –08.12.2016

1.Chesterfield(noun):a large

Synonyms:bed,chair

Antonyms :chair,chaise longue

Example Sentence: In the fashion of the age of Chesterfield they portray the perfect gentleman.

2.Comptroller(noun):controller

Synonyms:accountant,administrator

Antonyms :actuary,analyst

Example Sentence:Is there never a wise man in the realm to be a comptroller of the mint

3.Durable(adjective):able to resist wear

Synonyms:dependable,enduring

Antonyms :ephemeral,irresponsible

Example Sentence:And is this progress in a durable sense,or morbidness in evolution

4.Enliven(verb):to make vigorous

Synonyms:animate,brighten

Antonyms :bore,depress

Example Sentence:We had no spur to enliven our thought sin our monotonous life.

5.Entrench(verb):to place in a position of strength

Synonyms:define,embed

Antonyms :discourage,dissuade

Example Sentence:The enemy meanwhile made use of the opportunity to entrench themselves well.