1. VOCAB 5 KATIE CHAK

2. Obtrusive

3. Pronunciation: |əbˈtro͞osiv, äb-| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈpandər| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈkäNGgrəˌgāt| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈprivē| 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. Pronunciation: |mär| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈpärsəl| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈtarē| 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. Pronunciation: |ˈtenər| 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. Pronunciation: |priˈke(ə)rēəs| Meaning: not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse Figure of speech: adj. Synonym: dangerous Antonym: certain Sentence: She is standing on a precarious ladder.

20. Economical

21. Pronunciation: |ˌekəˈnämikəl, ˌēkə-| 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.