Vocabulary Words – 17.10.2016

1.Clinker (NOUN): partially vitrified mass of brick.
Synonyms: Connection
Antonyms: Antagonist

Example Sentence:
A mass of incombustible matter fused together, as in the burning of coal.

 

2.Seriously (Adverbs): He is not kidding. He is serious.
Synonyms: thoughtfully.
Antonyms: thoughtlessly.
Example Sentence:
He thoughtfully answered the question.

3. Cleft (VERB): a division formed by cleaving.
Synonyms:  fissure, crevice                                                             
Antonyms: whole
Example Sentence:
The giant glowered at the dwarfs which caused them to shiver in fear.

4.Dualism (NOUN): the view that substances are either material or mental.
Synonyms: Polarity
Antonyms: Affection
Example Sentence:
the view that substances are either material or mental.

5. Effusive (ADJECTIVE): Entertainment blog Holy Moly is among the most effusive with praise.
Synonyms: Ebullient
Antonym: Apathetic
Example Sentence:

the theory that there are two personalities, one human and onedivine, in Christ