VOCAB 5KATIE CHAK

Obtrusive

Pronunciation: |əbˈtro�osiv, äb-|Meaning: noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive wayFigure of speech: adj.Synonym: noticeableAntonym: modestSentence: The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour.

Pander

Pronunciation: |ˈpandər|Meaning: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.)Figure of speech: v.Synonym: cajoleAntonym: angerSentence: He was forced to pander to her every whim.

Corrugated

Pronunciation: |ˈkäNGgrəˌgāt| Meaning: contract or cause to contract into wrinkles or foldsFigure of speech: v.Synonym: crinkleAntonym: smoothSentence: The wind corrugates the surface of the sea.

Privy

Pronunciation: |ˈprivē|Meaning: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)Figure of speech: adj.Synonym: covertAntonym: openSentence: She was not privy to any information contained in the letters.

Marred

Pronunciation: |mär|Meaning: impair the appearance of; disfigureFigure of speech: adj.Synonym: blightAntonym: aidSentence: Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.

Parcel

Pronunciation: |ˈpärsəl|Meaning: a thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.Figure of speech: n. Synonym: bundleAntonym: noneSentence: There's a parcel and some letters for you.

Tarrying

Pronunciation: |ˈtarē|Meaning: stay longer than intended; delay leaving a placeFigure of speech: v. Synonym: abide Antonym: advanceSentence: Long tarrying talks all thanks away.

Tenor

Pronunciation: |ˈtenər|Meaning: (usu. the tenor of) the general meaning, sense, or content of somethingFigure of speech: n.Synonym: gistAntonym: blockageSentence: I was encouraged by the general tenor of his remarks.

Precarious

Pronunciation: |priˈke(ə)rēəs|Meaning: not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapseFigure of speech: adj.Synonym: dangerousAntonym: certainSentence: She is standing on a precarious ladder.

Economical

Pronunciation: |ˌekəˈnämikəl, ˌēkə-|Meaning: giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spentFigure of speech: adj.Synonym: cost-effectiveAntonym: inefficient Sentence: She is an economical housekeeper and feeds her family cheaply.