unit 10 level f. noun definition: a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a...
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UNIT 10
LEVEL F
Noun
Definition: a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
Sentence: When reading a text, making annotations, comments or notes directly on the text can be beneficial.
ANNOTATION
Noun
Definition: a state or scene of uproar and confusion
Synonyms: commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy
Antonyms: peace and quiet, order, tranquility
Sentence: After the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2014, bedlam broke out amongst team members and pandemonium ensued.
BEDLAM
Adjective and Noun
Definition: (adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place
Synonyms: (adj.) undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa
Antonyms: (adj.) open, overt, undisguised
Sentence: In the television show “Covert Affairs,” Annie Walker is a CIA agent who often must hide her identify and disguise her real mission to protect national security.
COVERT
AdjectiveDefinition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearanceSynonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane Antonyms: distraught, agitated, boorish
Sentence: Prince William’s appearance is always smooth and polished as he looks debonair dressed in his morning suit.
DEBONAIR
Adjective
Definition: accidental, occurring by a happy chance
Synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky
Antonyms: intentional, deliberate premeditated
Sentence: Due to the fortuitous drop in oil prices many families will be lucky enough to travel this holiday season.
FORTUITOUS
Noun
Definition: the essential part, main point, or essence
Synonyms: substance, core, nucleus
Sentence: When reading a newspaper article it is important to get the gist of the information because understanding the main point improves reading comprehension skills.
GIST
Adjective
Definition: overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
Synonyms: domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative
Antonyms: fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming
Sentence: The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner masked the reality that he was simply an ordinary man hiding behind a curtain who tried to fool people with his overbearing and domineering personality.
IMPERIOUS
Adjective or Noun
Definition: (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester’s costume; a jester
Synonyms: (adj.) variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; (n) fool
Antonyms: (adj.) homogenous, monochromatic
Sentence: In the Middle Ages, court jester’s often wore motley, a costume composed of many different colors.
MOTLEY
Verb
Definition: to delay, put off until later
Synonyms: stall, temporize, dillydally
Sentence: We all want to procrastinate when a task is no fun, but some people make delaying the enviable a way of life and procrastination an art.
PROCRASTINATE
Adjective
Definition: tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
Synonyms: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling
Antonyms: dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating
Sentence: Lady Gaga’s outfits are often very provocative producing strong feelings in her fans of either approval or dismay.
PROVOCATIVE
Adjective
Definition: characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
Synonyms: static, stationary
Antonyms: active
Sentence: Couch potatoes are characterized by their sedentary state, remaining in one place for long periods of time glued to the television.
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