Word (Part of speech) Analogy Sentence. Definition.
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Word(Part of speech)
Analogy
Sentence
Definition
subversive(adj.) obedient
Wikileaks
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Relationship: differences
governments
Words Used in Context
• The United Colors of Benetton uses subversive images in its ad campaigns in order to undermine existing stereotypes.
• Many people consider WikiLeaks to be subversive because it publicizes secret government documents.
Definition
tending or seeking to undermine, overthrow, or destroy (an established government, institution, belief, etc.)
nefarious(adj.) kind
Evil Stepmother
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Snow White
Words Used in Context
• Pumpkin and Honey Bunny hatched a nefarious scheme to rob a diner filled with innocent people.
• Terror and dread filled Harry’s heart when he looked into the nefarious eyes of You-Know-Who.
Definition
Very wicked; villainous
That’s it for today.
conduit(n.) channel
USPS
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FedEx
Words Used in Context
• Edmodo is an efficient conduit for sharing homework and project reminders.
• Make sure to wash your hands often, as the classroom is a conduit for germs.
Definition
a means of transmitting or distributing
vexation(n.) frustration
sitting in traffic
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dealing with automatedphone systems
Words Used in Context
• The vexation of not understanding the Calculus homework was so overwhelming that Valerie cried herself to sleep.
• Fiona’s laziness is an endless source of vexation for her AP Chem teacher, who always emphasizes the value of effort and hard work.
Definition
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
That’s it for today.
harbinger(n.) indication
frost
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winter
Words Used in Context
• In hindsight, the flat tire we got on our way to Death Valley was a harbinger of worse things to come.
• The pervasiveness of texting could be a harbinger of a new era of communication.
Definition
Anything that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign
charlatan(n.)
psychic
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An animal whisperer
fraud
Words Used in Context
• The famed faith healer turned out to be a charlatan who was taking advantage of other people’s misfortunes to make a profit.
• After tasting Paula Deen’s cooking, Anthony Bourdain concluded that she is a charlatan whose show needs to be taken off the air immediately.
Definition
A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses
That’s it for today.
chagrin(n.) delight
falling in frontof everyone
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scoring the winning goal
Words Used in Context
• Darius revealed to his entire family that he got a tattoo on his upper back, much to the chagrin of his parents, who are devoutly religious.
• Vu, a well-respected music professor, was overcome by chagrin when his daughter confessed that she despises jazz.
Definition
Distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
intrepid(adj.) cowardly
doing what’s right
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doing what’s easy
Words Used in Context
• The intrepid chihuahua chased the armed bank robbers down the street and kept them cornered at the end of the alley with its vicious barking until the police arrived.
• Valerie admired the intrepidness of her roommate, who dropped out of college and moved to Paris for the sole purpose of learning French.
Definition
Resolutely fearless; dauntless
That’s it for today.
renege(v.) default
Cheating on your spouse
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breaking a promise
Words Used in Context
• Richie reneged on the agreement he made with Tran to help her move and reassemble her furniture, thus terminating their already fragile friendship.
• Maricella never intends to renege on her promises, but her forgetfulness makes it difficult for her to keep track of her many engagements.
Definition
To go back on one’s word
obtuse(adj.) observant
cutting someoneoff
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noticing someone’shaircut
Words Used in Context
• Marcel is far too obtuse to pick up on the fact that the only thing his daughter wants from him is a hug, not another Xbox game.
• The students’ obtuseness and lack of insight in their literary analysis was a great source of vexation for Mrs. Hilliard.
Definition
Not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant