Coined
Synonym
Antonym
Definition tr.v.
To devise (a new word or phrase).
"Let's roll," The phrase coined by Tood Beamer, a passanger on United Airlines Flight 93 who helped launch the attack against the hijackers over pensilvania, was named most inspirational.
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I can't undertand the soccer games because of all the phrases coined by the narrating people.
Efficient and Flexible Reading p. 247
Burden
Synonym impediment, obligation
Antonym
Definition Noun
that which is borne with difficulty; obligation; onus: the burden of leadership.
I remember his face, which was not a pretty face, because his jaw was in his throat, and i remember feeling the burden of responsibility and grief.
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I feel the burden of scoring a goal so my team can win the soccer team.
The Things They Carried P. 179
Clatter
Synonym
Antonym
Definition noun
a rattling noise or series of rattling noises: The stagecoach made a terrible clatter going over the wooden bridge.
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Instantly there was a clatter outside the wire.
I was in my house whatching a movie on and suddelny there was a clatter inside the tv. After awhile the TV broke down.
The Things They Carried P. 207
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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