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Words of Expression

Enhance your vocabulary with words like abashed, aloof, anguish, bask, finesse, flaunt, forthright, pseudonym, purge, and retentive. Learn their meanings, antonyms, and usage examples to articulate your thoughts effectively.

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Words of Expression

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  1. Unit 6 Vocabulary

  2. Abashed(adj): • Embarrassed, ashamed • Example: I was throughly abashed by the foolish mistake that I made at the dinner party. • Antonym: unashamed

  3. Aloof(adj): • Standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice) • Example: In almost every school, there are some people who keep decidedly aloof from their classmates. • Synonym: distant • Antonym: sociable

  4. Anguish(n)(v): • (n) great mental suffering or pain; (v) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow • Example: Survivors of the Holocaust suffered great mental anguish when the war ended. • Synonym: misery • Antonym: joy

  5. Bask(v): • to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from • Example: Usually in the summertime one enjoys basking in the sunlight by a pool or lake. • Synonym: wallow

  6. Finesse(n)(v): • (n) delicate skill; cleverness. (v) to accomplish something by cleverness, or skillful evasion. • Example: To become a champion, a tennis player needs to combine power with finesse. • Synonym: delicacy • Antonym: awkwardness

  7. Flaunt(v): • to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way • Example: Some celebrities feel they need to flaunt their wealth and popularity. • Synonym: show off • Antonym: hide

  8. Forthright(adj): • direct, straightforward. • Example: I appreciate the forthright way in which you express your opinions, even when they do not agree with my own. • Synonym: blunt • Antonym: indirect

  9. Pseudonym(n): • a pen name, name assumed by a writer • Example: It is wise to use a pseudonym to protect your privacy when you chat on the Internet.

  10. Purge(v)(n): • (v) to wash away impurities, clean up;(n) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively • Example: After leaving the carwash, my car was purged of dirt and dust . • Synonym: cleanse • Antonym: pollute

  11. Retentive(adj): • able to hold, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily • Example: A retentive memory is a great asset for any actor, especially when performing on Broadway. • Antonym: forgetful

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