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Transcript of Fiske Chapters 19 & 20 PowerPoint by Mrs. Leake and 4 th period.
Fiske Chapters 19 & 20PowerPoint by Mrs. Leake and 4th period
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
inimical
Extremely hostile enemy.
For a snake or a beehive, the honey badger is inimical.
adj.
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.
pugilistic
People who are inclined to fight—esp. with fists.
“Put up your dukes,” said the pugilistic dude with the ‘stache.
adj.
belligerent
Aggressive or engaged in warfare.
We had to put the jack ‘o lantern down after he attacked the neighborhood pumpkins.
adj.
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.
animosity
Bitter hostility or hatred.
A lot of people blame Yoko Ono for the animosity that lead to the break up of the Beattles.
noun
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
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
Bellicose
About as hostile as you can get, warlike
The bellicose white men were eager to destroy the Native American tribe.
adj.
Camaraderie
Light-hearted mutual trust among friends.
Being in a tight-knit group of friends creates a camaraderie.
noun
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.
Affable
Someone who is gracious and approachable, easy to speak to. adj.
Disney princesses seem like they are very affable.
Congenial
Agreeable and sympathetic, gracious.
adj.
To be a good employee, you must be very congenial with your customers.
Simpatico
Having like mind or temperament.
adj.
Flynn Ryder and the kingdom are not exactly simpatico.
Veneration
A bit more feeling than friendship, respect or reverence.
adj.
You should feel veneration for Mr. Fiske because he is experienced and wise.
Adulation
Excessive admiration or flattery, adoration.
noun
When you wear a fan t-shirt, you are showing adulation for the show.
Demonstrative
Given to open expression of emotion.
adj.
Sports fans get very demonstrative when their team is about to score.
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.
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.