Tears of a Tiger Vocabulary Set Four

Browsing Now white boys can go in there, and when they say, “Just browsing,” the sales people leave them alone. I was browsing through the new sporting goods store and I found the coolest socks for my son.

browsing Definition: to look casually POS: verb Synonyms: look around, window shop

commodities My partner and I are interested in purchasing on of your more expensive commodities. Would you be so kind as to allow me to try on this leather coat? Corn is becoming an increasingly expensive and scarce food commodity as more and more of it is being diverted to fuel production.

commodities Definition: something that is bought and sold POS: Noun Synonyms: product, goods, material

exaggerate “Now Andy, let’s not exaggerate here.” But what you’re describing happens all the time. How does that make you feel? I don’t mean to exaggerate, but I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

exaggerate Definition: represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is. POS: Verb Synonyms: overemphasize, elaborate, magnify

cynical And if you ain’t got no money or no credit card, you can just pass up the Magic Middletowne Mall. Cause we’re takin up a parking space from payin’ customers. Very cynicial observation, but probably true. After a pep talk one day and a lay off the next the remaining staff was very cynical about the company.

cynical Definition: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity POS: Adjective Synonyms: doubtful, negative, suspicious

concludes This concludes the morning announcements. Have a nice day. The school board meeting started at six and did not conclude until ten.

concludes Definition: bring something to an end POS: Verb Synonyms: finish, stop, cease

metaphor Can you think of any other example where color is used as a metaphor to express an idea? Answer: green with envy I’m not an angel, but I would not act like that. America is a melting pot.

metaphor Definition: figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things. (does not use the words like or as) POS: Noun Synonyms: none

Stereotypes It’s society that implants positives or negatives onto certain ideas. You have the option to accept, reject, or change the stereotypes that currently exist. India is a land of snake charmers. All cops love to eat donuts and drink coffee..

Stereotype Definition: qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality and sexual orientation POS: Noun Synonyms: generalization,

cosmetic You know, you really should trim those nose hairs. Thanks for the cosmetic advice. She underwent cosmetic surgery to reduce the size of her nose.

cosmetic Definition: something to help the body look better. POS: adjective Synonyms: make up, touching up, superficial