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This text explores the meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of various vocabulary words including "obtrusive," "pander," "corrugated," "privy," "marred," "parcel," "tarrying," "tenor," "precarious," and "economical." Each word is illustrated with a sentence to provide context for better understanding. Enhance your vocabulary and linguistic skills by grasping the nuances of these terms, which span a wide array of meanings and applications in everyday language.
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Meaning: noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way Figure of speech: adj. Synonym: noticeable Antonym: modest Sentence: The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour.
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: cajole Antonym: anger Sentence: He was forced to pander to her every whim.
Meaning: contract or cause to contract into wrinkles or folds Figure of speech: v. Synonym: crinkle Antonym: smooth Sentence: The wind corrugates the surface of the sea.
Meaning: sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private) Figure of speech: adj. Synonym:covert Antonym:open Sentence:She was not privy to any information contained in the letters.
Meaning:impair the appearance of; disfigure Figure of speech:adj. Synonym:blight Antonym:aid Sentence:Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.
Meaning:a thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail. Figure of speech:n. Synonym:bundle Antonym:none Sentence:There's a parcel and some letters for you.
Meaning:stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place Figure of speech:v. Synonym:abide Antonym:advance Sentence:Long tarrying talks all thanks away.
Meaning:(usu. the tenor of) the general meaning, sense, or content of something Figure of speech:n. Synonym:gist Antonym:blockage Sentence:I was encouraged by the general tenor of his remarks.
Meaning:not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse Figure of speech:adj. Synonym:dangerous Antonym:certain Sentence:He earned a precarious living as an artist.
Meaning:giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent Figure of speech:adj. Synonym:cost-effective Antonym:inefficient Sentence:She is an economical housekeeper and feeds her family cheaply.