1. Unit 6 Vocabulary

2. Abashed(adj): Embarrassed, ashamed
Example: I was throughly abashed by the foolish mistake that I made at the dinner party.
Antonym: unashamed

3. Aloof(adj): Standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)
Example: In almost every school, there are some people who keep decidedly aloof from their classmates.
Synonym: distant
Antonym: sociable

4. Anguish(n)(v):
(n) great mental suffering or pain; (v) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
Example: Survivors of the Holocaust suffered great mental anguish when the war ended.
Synonym: misery
Antonym: joy

5. Bask(v): to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
Example: Usually in the summertime one enjoys basking in the sunlight by a pool or lake.
Synonym: wallow

6. Finesse(n)(v):
(n) delicate skill; cleverness. (v) to accomplish something by cleverness, or skillful evasion.
Example: To become a champion, a tennis player needs to combine power with finesse.
Synonym: delicacy
Antonym: awkwardness

7. Flaunt(v):
to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way
Example: Some celebrities feel they need to flaunt their wealth and popularity.
Synonym: show off
Antonym: hide

8. Forthright(adj): direct, straightforward.
Example: I appreciate the forthright way in which you express your opinions, even when they do not agree with my own.
Synonym: blunt
Antonym: indirect

9. Pseudonym(n): a pen name, name assumed by a writer
Example: It is wise to use a pseudonym to protect your privacy when you chat on the Internet.

10. Purge(v)(n):
(v) to wash away impurities, clean up;(n) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively
Example: After leaving the carwash, my car was purged of dirt and dust .
Synonym: cleanse
Antonym: pollute

11. Retentive(adj):
able to hold, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily
Example: A retentive memory is a great asset for any actor, especially when performing on Broadway.
Antonym: forgetful