Saturday, January 12, 2013

Vocabulary

Interface
Definition-a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
Synonym:admix
antonym:divide
sentence:The two halfs shared an interface.

Expedition

Definition-A journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective.
Synonym:campaign
antonym:deceleration
sentence:The men decided to go on an expedition.



Frantic

Definition-Distracted by fear.
Synonym:agitated
antonym:Calm
sentence:The guy was frantic when his car was towed.



cacophony

Definition-Jarring, discordant sound.
Synonym:discord
antonym:accord
sentence:The cacophony noise made my ears hurt.



Impervious

Definition-Unable to be affected.
Synonym:Invunerable
antonym:Weak
sentence:I am impervious to pain.



looming

Definition-To come into view as a massive, distorted, or indistinct image.
Synonym:Apearing
antonym:Avoidable
sentence:The homework was looming over me.



Bemusement

Definition-absent-mindedness
Synonym:abstraction
antonym:clarity
sentence:I was in bemusement in class.



Vulnerable

Definition-open to attack.
Synonym:accessable
antonym:closed
sentence:The fort was vulnerable to attacck.



Dubious

Definition-doubtful
Synonym:arguable
antonym:certain
sentence:The kid was dubious of the situation.



Exotic

Definition-not native or usual
Synonym:alien
antonym:familiar
sentence:The bird was exotic.










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