Here are the basic notes from our class on Monday, 6 April 2020 class.
New Vocabulary Words:
objectionable
Definition:
disagreeable
|
Sample
Sentence:
When
she was in a bad mood, her mother told her to get rid of her objectionable
attitude.
|
objectionable
(adjective)
|
|
Synonyms:
disagreeable
displeasing
offensive
|
Antonyms:
agreeable
pleasing
unoffensive
|
Related words:
objection (noun) - a statement of disagreement with something; a reason for disagreeing
Sample sentence: His objection to taking out the trash was that it smelled really bad.
to object (verb) - to disagree with someone or something
Sample sentence: He objected to taking out the trash, because it smelled really bad.
_______________________________________________
tentatively
Definition:
In a hesitant or
unwilling way
|
Sample
Sentence:
He
tentatively told his father that he had lied about doing his homework.
|
tentatively
(adverb)
|
|
Synonyms:
hesitantly
unwillingly
|
Antonyms:
eagerly
willingly
|
Related words:
tentative (adjective) - hesitant or unwilling
Sample sentence: He was tentative about telling his father that he lied about doing his homework.
_______________________________________________
candor
Definition:
honesty
|
Sample
Sentence:
I
appreciate your candor in answering my questions.
|
candor
(noun)
|
|
Synonyms:
honesty
truthfulness
|
Antonyms:
lies
dishonesty
insincerity
|
Related words:
candid (adjective) - truthful and straightforward; frank
Sample sentence: She was very candid when she answered the questions.
No comments:
Post a Comment