Colloquial- informal-used in ordinary or familiar conversation, not formal or literary
When you are in a job interview you should not use colloquial language.
Dotard- noun-an old person
The dotard next door never leaves his house anymore except to yell at children that stray into his yard.
Furrow- noun-a long narrow trench made in the ground
When farming, farmers use furrows to plant and grow their crops.
Misnomer- verb-a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term
When the band was boarding their bus to leave they accidentally shouted a misnomer of the city they were exiting.
Vilification- noun-abusively disparaging speech or writing
The reporters vilification of our president sparked much debate throughout the people.
Atrophy- noun-waste away
The man in
the hospital never left his bed, so, his muscles slowly atrophied.
Misogynist- noun-a man who hates women
The
misogynist yelled profanities at the women gathered at the conference.
Vindicate- verb-clear someone of blame or suspicion
Mother managed to vindicate Lucy and Tommy for letting the
dog out.
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