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Mulling – consideration / grinding / answer / pounding / contemplation / cognition /


Antonym – cause / neglect



It is a verb.



Coherent – comprehensible / logical / lucid / intelligent / rational / consistent /meaningful / compatible



Antonym – incoherent / incomprehensible / confused / intelligent / inconsistent / incompatible


It is an adjective.



Abusive – rude / insulting / misbehave / offensive


Antonym – gentle / kind / cordial / respectful



It is an adjective.




Shun – despise / refuse /avoid / pass up / eschew /disdain


Antonym – Accept / Admire / pursue / embrace



It is a verb.



Sprawling – expanding / scattering / diverging / radiating



Antonym – limiting / restricting


It is a verb .


Miffed – irritated / offended / annoyed / resentful / exasperated / upset


Antonym – happy / pleased / delighted / gratified


It is an adjective.



In a huff – offended / hurt / exasperated / provoked



Rampage – As noun –

frenzy / binge /orgy / rage / destruction / spree


Antonym – still / quiet


As verb –

rant / fulminate

Antonym – restrain / soothe



Swat – As noun –

slap / swipe / blow / knock


As verb –

Smack / hit / punch / knock / clobber


Antonym – surrender / lose




Sway – As noun –

Influence / impact / leverage / clout / authority

Antonym – weakness / inability


As verb –

Impress / affect / influence / impact


Antonym – bore / pall

##Home Task – 1. Make sentences with these words.

2. Let’s change the parts of speech.