Fiske Chapters 19Angry Words

1. nemesis

An unbeatable foe; a source of harm or ruin.

For a soldier in boot camp, the drill sergeant is his nemesis because the sergeant can punish the recruit at will.

noun

2. inimical

Extremely hostile

For a snake or a beehive, the honey badger is inimical.

adj.

3.enmity

Deep-seated often mutual hatred.

During the Cold War, there was enmity between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.

noun

vs.

4.pugilistic

People who are inclined to fight—esp. with fists.

“Put up your dukes,” said the pugilistic dude with the ‘stache.

adj.

5.belligerent

Aggressive or engaged in warfare.

We had to put the jack ‘o lantern down after he attacked the neighborhood pumpkins.

adj.

6. miffed

Someone who is annoyed or angry over a trivial issue.

Callie and Oprah stopped talking when Oprah became miffed over a Barbie doll.

adj.

7.animosity

Bitter hostility or hatred.

A lot of people blame Yoko Ono for the animosity that lead to the break up of the Beatles.

noun

8. antipathy

Strong feeling of aversion—wanting to be away from something.

A lot of people have serious antipathy toward Justin Bieber and don’t want to have anything to do with Bieber fever.

noun

9. malice

Evil intentions or desire to harm others.

Kim Jong Un was so upset about being spoofed in a movie that his malice motivated him to threaten the U.S.

noun

10. Bellicose

About as hostile as you can get, warlike

The bellicose white men were eager to destroy the Native American tribe.

adj.

Comrades, cohorts, and Companions

Friendly Words

Chapter 20

1. Camaraderie

Light-hearted mutual trust among friends.

Being in a tight-knit group of friends creates a camaraderie.

noun

2. Gregarious

Sociable, a person who enjoys the company of others. adj.

The student was very gregarious and often got in trouble for talking in class.

3. Affable

Someone who is gracious and approachable, easy to speak to. adj.

Disney princesses seem like they are very affable.

4. Congenial

Agreeable and sympathetic, gracious.

adj.

To be a good employee, you must be very congenial with your customers.

5. Simpatico

Having like mind or temperament.

adj.

Flynn Ryder and the kingdom are not exactly simpatico.

6. Veneration

A bit more feeling than friendship, respect or reverence.

adj.

You should feel veneration for Mr. Fiske because he is experienced and wise.

7. Adulation

Excessive admiration or flattery, adoration.

noun

When you wear a fan t-shirt, you are showing adulation for the show.

8. Demonstrative

Given to open expression of emotion.

adj.

Sports fans get very demonstrative when their team is about to score.

9. Cohort

Any kind of group or band of people, a companion

noun

The Avengers are a good group of cohorts that work together to save the world.

10. Kudos

The praise one might offer to a friend or to someone of exceptional achievement.

noun

The student received kudos for being the only one to receive an A+ on the test.