adj part embarrassed ashamed or nonplussed ant unembarrassed unashamed 2 aloof adj withdrawn standing apart from othersusually as a matter of choice syn distant cold standoffish ID: 741385
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Unit Six
Grade EightSlide2
1. abashed (
adj
-part.) embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
ant: unembarrassed, unashamedSlide3
2. aloof (
adj
) withdrawn, standing apart from others(usually as a matter of choice)
syn
: distant, cold, standoffish
ant: involved, sociableSlide4
3. anguish (n) great mental suffering, distress, or pain
(v) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
syn
: misery, woe, torment
ant: joy, delight, peace of mindSlide5
4.
articulate (v) to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system
(
adj
) able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully
syn
: (v) enunciate, expound (
adj
) glib, eloquent
ant: (
adj
) tongue-tied, mumbled, incoherentSlide6
5. bask (v) to be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
syn
: wallow, revelSlide7
6. defect
(n) an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind
(v) to desert a cause or organizationSlide8
7. finesse
(n) delicate skill; tact and cleverness
(v) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgment, or skillful evasion
syn
: (n) delicacy, subtlety
ant: (n) clumsiness, awkwardness Slide9
8. flaunt
(v) to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way
syn
: show off, parade
ant: hide, downplay Slide10
9. forthright
(
adj
) frank, direct, straightforward
syn
: candid, blunt
ant: indirect, evasive, deceitful, two‐faced Slide11
10. genial (
adj
) cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm
syn
: friendly, amiable
ant: old, unfriendly, unsociable Slide12
11. instill (v) to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in
syn
: implant, infuse, inculcate
ant: root out, eradicate, extirpate Slide13
12. ostracize (v) to exclude from a group; banish, send away
syn
: cast out, expel, blackball, snub
ant: fraternize with, associate with Slide14
13. premonition (n) forewarning or foreboding of a future event
syn
: presentiment Slide15
14. pseudonym (n) a pen name, name assumed by a writer
syn
: nom de plume Slide16
15
. purge (v) to wash away impurities, clean up
(
n) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively
syn
: (v) cleanse, purify
ant: (v) pollute, contaminate, defile Slide17
16. rehabilitate (v) to make over in good form; to restore to good condition or to a former position
syn
: (
adj
) reclaim, rebuild, reform Slide18
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. repercussion (n) an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation
ant: cause, source Slide19
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. resolute (
adj
) bold, determined; firm
syn
: steadfast, unflinching
ant: weak, spineless, indecisive Slide20
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. retentive (
adj
) able to hold, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily
ant: porous, forgetful Slide21
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. scapegoat (n) person or thing carrying the blame for others
syn
: fall guy, whipping boy