Helen'n Homework - 10 New Words

Lump
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: An irregularly shaped mass of indefinite size.
Synonyms: chunk, clod, clump, gob, hunch, nugget, wad
Example: we saw too many lump of rocks while we were on excursion to wales.

Intimidate
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: To domineer or drive into compliance by the use of as threats or force, for example.
Synonyms: bludgeon, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, menace, threaten
Example: In Zimbabwe Mr. Tsavangiri the opposition leader of ex-president Mugabe had to find shelter under the roof of the Dutch convention after the intimidation of Mr. Mugabe’s thugs.

Irrefutable
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: that cannot be refuted or disproved
Synonyms: certain, conclusive, inarguable, indubitable, ironclad, positive, undeniable, unimpeachable
Example: What we want to hire you to do is to provide irrefutable evidence that she is either geniune or a fraud.

Summation
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: The act or process of adding.
Synonyms: addition, aggregate, sum, summary
Example: When the Summation were finished the case went to the jury.

Budge
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: To make a slight movement.
Synonyms: convince, fur, move, movement, persuade, propel, push, stir
Example: In the begining this is really difficult to Budge to another country just for the sake of studies.

Caitiff
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a base, despicable person
Synonyms: base, cowardly, dastard, despicable, louse, mean, rat, scoundrel, vile, wicked
Example: Umba is a really sort of Caitiff person.

Shrug
Part of speech: verb (used without object)
Defination: to raise and contract the shoulders.
Synonyms: use of body language, signal, nod, wave, motion
Example: She had an affair with our best friend and got pragnent. she ran away and had a baby girl, He shrugged and disappeared.

Patriarch
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a person regarded as the father or founder of an order
Synonyms: ancestor, chief, elder, father, founder, head, leader, male, ruler, sire, venerable
Example: Dr. A.Q. Khan is a great Patriarch of Pakistan.

Trunk
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles.
Synonyms: baggage, body, bole, box, case, chest, container, locker, luggage, proboscis, snoot, snout, stalk, stem, suitcase, tank, thorax, torso
Example: We just don't need a big Trunk to go to the Glastonbury Festival.

Insane
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: Afflicted with or exhibiting irrationality and mental unsoundness.
Synonyms: brainsick, crazy, daft, demented, disordered, distraught, dotty, lunatic, mad, maniac, maniacal, mentally ill, moonstruck, off, touched, unbalanced, unsound, wrong
Example: One must be Insane to commit a knife crime.