Vocabulary

1.Cantankerous
Meaning: often angry and annoyed
Synonym: acid, bearish,
Sentence: “a cantankerous old woman insisted that nothing should ever be allowed to change”

2.Derogatory
Meaning: intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value
Synonym: belittling, decrying, demeaning
Sentence: “fans made a steady stream of derogatory remarks about the players on the visiting team”

3.Ornate
Meaning: highly decorated
Synonym: bedizened, gingerbread
Sentence: “an ornate gambling casino that is designed to look like an Italian palace.”

4.Castigate
Meaning: to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
Synonym: berate, chastise, chew out
Sentence: “ castigated him for his constant tardiness”

5.Amity
Meaning: kindly concern, interest, or support
Synonym: goodwill, benevolence, charity
Sentence: “ a youth club fostering amity among the city’s many and diverse ethnic groups”