1. Monkey’s Paw PPT
Vocab

2. Absentminded (Adjective)
so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.
Her absentminded attitude
while driving caused an accident.
Syn. : daydreaming, distracted
Ant. : alert, observant

3. Aghast (Adjective) filled with horror or shock.
When the news came out, the group was aghast!
Syn. : astonished, startled
Ant. : unsurprised

4. Amiably (Adverb) in a friendly and pleasant manner.
During the assembly, everyone was talking amiably about their summer.
Syn. : kindly, benevolent
Ant.: unpleasantly, unwilling

5. Apathy (Noun) lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
The teenager’s apathetic attitude made completing homework difficult.
Syn.: indifferent, detached
Ant.: passion, caring

6. Apparel (Noun/ Verb) (N.) clothing ( V.) clothe (someone)
The apparel of the toddler didn’t last long!
Syn.: Attire, Garment
Ant.: Undress, Bareness

7. Audible ( Adj./ Noun) (Adj.) able to be heard.
(N.) a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.
The baby’s audible crying told the parents that something was wrong.
Syn.: loud, clear, aural
Ant.: ambiguous, unheard

8. Averted (Verb) turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
She averted her eyes during the scary movie.
Syn. : avoid, deflect
Ant. : to stare

9. Compensation (Noun)
something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
After the accident, the injured driver received compensation for her suffering.
Syn.: benefit, bonus
Ant. : debt, hurt

10. Condole (Verb) express sympathy for (someone); grieve with.
The priest came to condole the family after the bad news.
Syn. : Comfort, Soothe
Ant. : Agitate, Annoy

11. Credulity (Noun)
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
The credulity of the mouse believed the cheese in the trap was indeed for him.
Syn. : Loyal, Truth
Ant. : Disbelief, Disloyal

12. Hospitable (Adjective)
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; (of an environment) pleasant and favorable for living in
Two hospitable brothers run the motel.
Syn.: Courteous, Neighborly
Ant.: Cold, Unsociable

13. Jar (Verb)
send a painful or damaging shock through (something, especially a part of the body); have an unpleasant, annoying, or disturbing effect
Each step during the earthquake jarred the man’s whole body.
Syn.: Disturb, Irritate
Ant.: Appease, Calm

14. Mutilate (Verb)
inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on; give serious pain or damage
The leg was badly mutilated during the accident
Syn.: Injure, Crush
Ant. : Heal, Cure

15. Oppressive (Adjective)
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group
The dictator ruled the oppressive nation with a negative attitude.
Syn. : Brutal, Overbearing
Ant.: Gentle, Kind

16. Peril (Noun/ Verb) (N.) serious and immediate danger
(V.) expose to danger; threaten
The family was in peril during the storm.
Syn.: Hazard, Jeopardy
Ant.: Protection, Safety

17. Presumptuous (Adjective)
(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice.
Syn.: Arrogant, Rude
Ant.: Neat, clean

18. Reverberate (Verb)
(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo
The sound of the baby cries reverberated throughout the whole apartment.
Syn. : Echo, React
Ant. : Quieten

19. Talisman (Noun)
an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck
The talisman has been in the family for multiple generations.
Syn.: lucky piece, juju
Ant. : curse, jinx

20. Torrent (Noun)
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of (something, typically words or feelings)
The rain down poured in torrents, making driving dangerous.
Syn. : downpour, pour
Ant. : drip

21. Wont (Verb, Adj., Noun) (V.) make or be or become accustomed
(Adj.)(of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed
(N.) one's customary behavior in a particular situation
He was wont to wake up every morning at 5:30 a.m.
Syn.: Inclined, Given
Ant.: Unlikely, Opposed