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Exploring the Meaning of Eight Intriguing Words

Study the definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of eight words - amiable, gratis, impartial, jaded, mellow, nonchalant, parody, remorse - and see how to use them in a sentence.

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Exploring the Meaning of Eight Intriguing Words

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  1. 3rd 6 Weeks Terms – Part 2 Nonchalant Parody Remorse Trite Zany • Amiable • Gratis • Impartial • Jaded • Mellow Study the definitions, synonyms, & antonyms, and know how to use them in a sentence.

  2. Amiable • (adj) friendly and easy to like • She is so amiable and always makes friends wherever we go. • Synonyms: sociable, agreeable • Antonyms: unfriendly, disagreeable • Also: Amicable

  3. Gratis • (adj/adv) done or given without payment • The dinner was gratis because the order was wrong, and the food was cold. • Synonyms: free, complimentary, costless • Antonyms: restricted, costly • Also: gratuitous

  4. Impartial • (adj) not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or advice • The judge is impartial in a trial and must hear both sides before making a decision. • Synonyms: neutral, fair, unbiased • Antonyms: influenced, partial • Also: impartiality

  5. Jaded • (adj) someone who is no longer interested in or excited by something, usually because they have experienced too much of it. • After traveling the world, the drummer is very jaded and finds it boring. • Synonyms: world-weary, fed-up • Antonyms: fresh, enthusiastic • Also: jadedly, jadedness

  6. Mellow • (adj) not bright, loud, harsh, or strong in flavor; not strict • My uncle is very mellow. It takes a lot to get him angry. • Synonyms: relaxed, soften, calm • Antonym: riled-up • Also: mellowed

  7. Nonchalant • (adj) behaving calmly and not seeming interested in or worried about anything • He nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders and walked away because he did not want the class to think he cared about his low grade. • Synonyms: casual, offhand, cool • Antonym: concerned • Also: nonchalance, nonchalantly

  8. Parody • (n) a piece of writing, music, or an action that copies someone or something in a humorous way • The comedian writes many parodies that always make the audience laugh. • Synonyms: imitation, satire, caricature • Also: parodies

  9. Remorse • (n) a strong feeling of being sorry that you did something bad or wrong • He felt remorse after he stole the laptop from the library. • Synonyms: regret, sorrow, repentance • Antonyms: happiness, satisfaction • Also: remorseful

  10. Trite • (adj) a remark or idea that is boring, not new, and insincere • The trite comment has been used so many times it’s not even funny anymore. • Synonyms: stale, tired, worn • Antonym: original • Also: tritely

  11. Zany • (adj) crazy or unusual in an amusing way • It’s certain that she will wear a zany costume to the movie premiere. • Synonyms: wacky, screwy, silly, unconventional • Antonym: serious • Also: zaniest

  12. Review • Click on each word for the correct part of speech. • Click on the picture on the word slides to take you back to the review.

  13. Review

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