lesson five
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Lesson Five. English II. fop. Definition. Example. (n) an excessively fashion-conscious man syn : dandy. When he came in wearing a bow tie, a diamond pinky ring, and carrying a pearl-handled cane, we knew he was a fop . imprecation. Definition. Example. (n) a curse - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LESSON FIVEEnglish II
fop
(n) an excessively fashion-conscious man
syn: dandy
When he came in wearing a bow tie, a diamond pinky ring, and carrying a pearl-handled cane, we knew he was a fop.
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imprecation
(n) a curse syn:
condemnation; anathema
ant: blessing
Jennifer was so angry she pronounced an imprecation on him, his family, and all his friends.
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non sequitur
(n) something that does not logically follow
syn: fallacy; misconception
“That he would not be a good mayor because he can’t control his own family is a non sequitur,” said John.
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sanguine
(adj) cheerful; optimistic
Sally’s sanguine personality made everyone in her company pleased to be with her.
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bowdlerize
(v) to remove offensive passages of a play, novel, etc.
syn: censor
If the editors bowdlerize much more of the book, there won’t be anything left to read.
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impair
(v) to weaken; to cause to become worse
syn: damage; deteriorate
ant: enhance
Mother used to say that reading in poor light could impair your vision.
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panegyric
(n) an expression of praise
syn: tribute; extolment
ant: denunciation
The ancient Greeks gave panegyrics and crowns of ivy in tribute to their heroes.
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quandary
(n) a puzzling situation; a dilemma
syn: predicament
John was in a quandary deciding what his major should be.
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ebullient
(adj) enthusiastic syn: exuberant;
lively ant: dejected;
dispirited
The ebullient crowd cheered as the royal family appeared.
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deference
(n) respect; consideration
In deference to the young widow, we moved quietly aside and allowed her to leave first.
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carnal
(adj) of or relating to the body; sensual
ant: chaste; modest
After receiving complaints, the town council decided to remove the carnal statue from the park area.
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nebulous
(adj) hazy; vague; uncertain
syn: cloudy; indistinct; obscure
ant: distinct; precise
He had a nebulous feeling of fear all day, but he didn’t understand why until the thunder started.
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rakish
(adj) dashingly stylish and confident
syn: dapper; jaunty
ant: slovenly; disheveled
Wanting to look rakish for his job interview, Jeremy shined his shoes and pressed razor-edge creases into his shirt and slacks.
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elegy
(n) a sad or mournful poem
syn: dirge; lament
The reading of the elegy brought tears during the funeral.
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pedantic
(adj) tending to show off one’s learning
syn: bookish
After one year of college, Tom lost all of his friends because of his pedantic behavior.
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