Synonyms: composed, impassive
Antonyms: nervous, upset
Example Sentence:
"I am where I belong," he said with his unflappable confidence.
2. CHIME (VERB): ring, peal
Synonyms: bell, clang
Antonyms: lose
Example Sentence:
The wind chime above the door tinkled.
3. WALLOW (VERB): slosh around in
Synonyms: flounder, lurch
Antonyms: steady, straighten
Example Sentence:
Ever since April she lost her job, she has done nothing but wallow in self-pity.
4. MIFFED (ADJECTIVE): displeased
Synonyms: annoyed, irritated
Antonyms: happy, pleased
Example Sentence:
I was miffed that I was the sole person burdened with straightening out this mess.
5. EXHILARATING (ADJECTIVE): stimulating, cheering
Synonyms: inspiring, thrilling
Antonyms: boring, depressing
Example Sentence:
The new roller coaster ride lasts four minutes and is an exhilarating amusement.
6. SLIGHTING (ADJECTIVE): abusive
Synonyms: disparaging, maligning
Antonyms: praising, nice
Example Sentence:
He repelled the suggestion by a slighting gesture of the hand.
7. REVILE (VERB): scold
Synonyms: berate, chide
Antonyms: laud, approve
Example Sentence:
To the candidate, it came as no surprise that his political rival would revile him in front
of the press.
8. EERILY (ADVERB): strangely
Synonyms: weirdly, creepily
Antonyms: naturally, pleasantly
Example Sentence:
His eyes glowed eerily in the dark kitchen.
9. UNKEMPT (ADJECTIVE): shabby, sloppy
Synonyms: messy, neglected
Antonyms: clean, neat
Example Sentence:
Excessive littering has turned this once clean soccer park into an unkempt field.
10. OVERT (ADJECTIVE): obvious, unconcealed
Synonyms: apparent, definite
Antonyms: unclear, uncertain
Example Sentence:
Since the detective is an observant fellow, he can easily notice facts that are not overt.
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