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Vocabulary Chapter 1: “Why are you Running” contempt stocky lanky plot obstinate impassive. contempt (n.)– the feeling a person has when he really dislikes something or someone, a feeling of disgust and/or anger. Synonyms: disapproval, scorn, hatred Antonyms: love, admiration, respect.
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Vocabulary Chapter 1: “Why are you Running” contempt stocky lanky plot obstinate impassive
contempt (n.)– the feeling a person has when he really dislikes something or someone, a feeling of disgust and/or anger Synonyms: disapproval, scorn, hatred Antonyms: love, admiration, respect
stocky (adj.) – having a solid and sturdy build, thick-set, usually short Synonyms: heavyset, stout Antonyms: skinny, lanky, lean
lanky (adj): ungracefully thin and bony Synonyms: skinny, long-limbed Antonyms: plump, stocky
plodding (v.) – to walk heavily or in a slow manner, to trudge Synonyms – hike, stomp, studge Antonyms – tiptoe, sprint
obstinate (adj) – firmly or stubbornly adhering to ones purpose or opinion, not easily controlled or overcome Synonyms - opinionated, cantankerous, resolved, willful Antonyms – agreeable, flexible, easy-going
impassive (adj) - without emotion, unmoved Synonyms – indifferent, unfeeling, composed Antonyms – emotional, sensitive