Word (Part of speech) Analogy Sentence. Definition.

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


• 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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Relationship: similarities

FedEx


• 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


• 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

harbinger(n.) indication

frost

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winter


• 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


• 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

chagrin(n.) delight

falling in frontof everyone

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scoring the winning goal


• 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


• 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

renege(v.) default

Cheating on your spouse

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breaking a promise


• 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


• 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

Word (Part of speech) Analogy Sentence. Definition.

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