1. VOCAB 5
KATIE CHAK

2. Obtrusive

3. Meaning: noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
Figure of speech: adj.
Synonym: noticeable
Antonym: modest
Sentence: The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour.

4. Pander

5. Meaning: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.)
Figure of speech: v.
Synonym: cajole
Antonym: anger
Sentence: He was forced to pander to her every whim.

6. Corrugated

7. Meaning: contract or cause to contract into wrinkles or folds
Figure of speech: v.
Synonym: crinkle
Antonym: smooth
Sentence: The wind corrugates the surface of the sea.

8. Privy

9. Meaning: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)
Figure of speech: adj.
Synonym: covert
Antonym: open
Sentence: She was not privy to any information contained in the letters.

10. Marred

11. Meaning: impair the appearance of; disfigure
Figure of speech: adj.
Synonym: blight
Antonym: aid
Sentence: Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.

12. Parcel

13. Meaning: a thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.
Figure of speech: n.
Synonym: bundle
Antonym: none
Sentence: There's a parcel and some letters for you.

14. Tarrying

15. Meaning: stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place
Figure of speech: v.
Synonym: abide
Antonym: advance
Sentence: Long tarrying talks all thanks away.

16. Tenor

17. Meaning: (usu. the tenor of) the general meaning, sense, or content of something
Figure of speech: n.
Synonym: gist
Antonym: blockage
Sentence: I was encouraged by the general tenor of his remarks.

18. Precarious

19. Meaning: not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
Figure of speech: adj.
Synonym: dangerous
Antonym: certain
Sentence: He earned a precarious living as an artist.

20. Economical

21. Meaning: giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent
Figure of speech: adj.
Synonym: cost-effective
Antonym: inefficient
Sentence: She is an economical housekeeper and feeds her family cheaply.