Unit 6 Vocabulary

Unit 6 Vocabulary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Unit 6 Vocabulary