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VOCAB 5 KATIE CHAK
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Obtrusive
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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.
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Pander
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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.
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Corrugated
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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.
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Privy
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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.
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Marred
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Meaning: impair the appearance of; disfigure
Figure of speech: adj. Synonym: blight Antonym: aid Sentence: Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.
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Parcel
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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.
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Tarrying
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Meaning: stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place
Figure of speech: v. Synonym: abide Antonym: advance Sentence: Long tarrying talks all thanks away.
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Tenor
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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.
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Precarious
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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.
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Economical
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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.
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