lesson 5 vocabulary mrs. frazee. jaded kate became jaded about love after the third boyfriend in a...
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Lesson 5 Vocabulary Mrs. Frazee
Jaded
Kate became jaded about love after the third boyfriend in a month broke up with her.
Jaded• Adjective• Worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence
• Synonyms: exhausted, wearied, tired, spent• Antonyms: fresh, unused
Gist
I never did understand the gist of the story!
Gist • Noun• The main point
• Synonyms: idea, essence
Advocate
When the majority of people in the community were in favor of school uniforms, Johnny stood up and advocated against school uniforms.
Advocate • Verb• To recommend; to speak in favor of
• Synonyms: promote, encourage• Antonyms: oppose, contest
Efface
He tried to efface his memories of her by burning all her pictures.
Efface • Verb• To obliterate; to wipe out
• Synonyms: erase • Antonyms: allow, permit
Charisma
The candidate had charisma and good looks, but little knowledge of important issues.
Charisma• Noun• Personal appeal or attraction; magnetism
• Synonyms: charm, captivation • Antonyms: repulse
Ogre
The ogre occasionally emerged from this mountain cave and terrorized the villagers.
Ogre• Noun • A brute; a large monster; a frightful giant
Mesmerize
The fast music and spinning dancers mesmerized the audience.
Mesmerize • Verb• To hypnotize
• Synonym: captivate, entrance• Antonym: bore, disenchant, turn off
Entity
Ann thought that she saw a ghostly entity hovering over the graveyard, but it turned out to be a flag.
Entity • Noun• Anything having existence, either physical or mystical
Bandy
Let’s not bandy words about the deal any more; just sign the papers and leave, please.
Bandy• Verb• To exchange words to discuss casually
Dastardly
The dastardly thief stole money only from helpless, elderly people
Dastardly • Adjective• Cowardly and treacherous
• Synonyms: dishonorable; shameful• Antonyms: righteous
Latent
Don’t you think it’s sad that many people use only a small fraction of their latent abilities?
latent
• Adjective• Hidden; present but not realized
• Synonyms: dormant, inactive, undeveloped• Antonyms: exposed, manifest, evident
Succumb
Most dieters occasionally succumb to the lure of a high-calorie dessert.
succumb
• Verb• To give way to superior force, yield
• Synonyms: submit, die, expire• Antonyms: overcome, master, conquer
Stagnant
It is dangerous for hikers to drink water from any source that appears to be stagnant.
stagnant• Adjective• Not running or flowing; foul from standing still; inactive,
sluggish, dull
• Synonyms: still motionless, inert, dormant• Antonyms: flowing, running, fresh
Brazen
Behavior considered brazen in one era may be deemed perfectly acceptable in another.
brazen
• Adjective• Shameless, impudent; made of brass
• Synonyms: blatant, bold• Antonyms: deferential, respectful
Incorrigible
Criminals deemed incorrigible can expect to receive maximum sentences for their offenses against society.
incorrigible
• Adjective• Not able to be corrected; out of control
• Synonyms: unruly, hopeless, incurable, persistent • Antonyms: manageable, obedient, good