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Vocabulary Unit 5

Vocabulary Unit 5. English III CP. Banter*. Definition: talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way; the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks . Synonyms: joke, jest, Repartee Antonyms: flattery, praise. Bewilder.

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Vocabulary Unit 5

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 5 English III CP

  2. Banter* • Definition: talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way; the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. Synonyms: joke, jest, Repartee Antonyms: flattery, praise

  3. Bewilder • Definition: cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. Synonyms: baffle, mystify, confuse Antonyms: enlighten

  4. Coquettish • Definition:behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious. Synonyms:seductive, playful, flirtatious Antonyms: modest, unprovocative

  5. Encumbered • Definition:restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. Synonyms:hamper, hinder, impede, Antonyms: unrestricted, free

  6. Feign* • Definition:pretend to be affected by Synonyms:simulate, fake, pretense Antonyms: sincere

  7. Forlorn* • Definition: pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely; unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless. Synonyms:hopeless, miserable, unhappy Antonyms: happy, hopeful

  8. Incredulity • Definition: the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. Synonyms:unwilling Antonyms: Willing

  9. Inevitable* • Definition: certain to happen; unavoidable. Synonyms: unavoidable, certain Antonyms: uncertain, avoidable

  10. Insinuate* • Definition: suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. Synonyms: imply, suggest, hint Antonyms: withhold

  11. Loathe* • Definition: feel intense dislike or disgust for. Synonyms:Hate, detest Antonyms: love

  12. Looming • Definition: appear as a shadowy form, esp. one that is large or threatening. Synonyms:emerge, appear, materialize Antonyms: disappear

  13. Macabre • Definition:disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. Synonyms:gruesome, grotesque Antonyms: cheerful, pleasant

  14. Ominous* • Definition: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious. Synonyms:threatening, menacing Antonyms: promising, auspicious

  15. Ornate* • Definition: made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns. Synonyms: elaborate, fancy Antonyms: unadorned, plain, simple

  16. Plaintive • Definition:sounding sad and mournful. Synonyms: pathetic, pitiful, Antonyms: happy

  17. Quaint* • Definition: attractively unusual or old-fashioned. Synonyms: picturesque, charming, old-fashioned Antonyms: ugly, modern

  18. Rout • Definition: a disorderly retreat of defeated troops. Synonyms: retreat Antonyms: Attack

  19. Shrewd • Definition:  having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. Synonyms: Clever, smart, intelligent Antonyms: stupid

  20. Sullen* • Definition: bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. Synonyms: gloomy, glum, unfriendly Antonyms: cheerful, friendly, amiable

  21. Wrought • Definition: be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result, esp. in one's job; do work. Synonyms: labor, work Antonyms: rest, play

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