1. FILCH (VERB): Steal
Synonyms: purloin, rob Antonyms: contribute, offer
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2. HUBBUB (NOUN): Uproar
Synonyms: clamour, fuss Antonyms: peace, harmony
Example Sentence:
The news caused a hubbub in the press.
3. HEISTER (NOUN): Bandit
Synonyms: criminal, crook Antonyms: law, police
Example Sentence:
He is known as notorious heister.
4. FOIBLE (ADJECTIVE): Personal imperfection
Synonyms: eccentricity, frailty Antonyms: advantage, normality
Example Sentence:
Their neighbours have to tolerate each other’s little foibles.
5. GLOAT (VERB): Exclaim triumph
Synonyms: rejoice, relish Antonyms: be sad, commiserate
Example Sentence:
After defeating the king of Persia he gloated.
6. HAPLESS (ADJECTIVE): Unlucky
Synonyms: woeful, cursed Antonyms: lucky, fortuitous
Example Sentence:
He proved to be a hapless mate for me.
7. GRISLY (ADJECTIVE): Abominable
Synonyms: appalling, dreadful Antonyms: delightful, comforting
Example Sentence:
Everybody is going to hate you after the revelation of your grisly deeds.
8. FRITTER (VERB): Waste away
Synonyms: misspend, dally Antonyms: conserve, preserve
Example Sentence:
He is in the habit of frittering food.
9. FURTIVE (ADJECTIVE): Sneaky
Synonyms: covert, surreptitious Antonyms: forthright, honest
Example Sentence:
He along with his friend spent a furtive day together.
10. FLINCH (VERB): Avoid
Synonyms: dodge, duck Antonyms: face, confront
Example Sentence:
I scarcely flinch from a fight when I’m sure of myself.