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Dive into the meanings of five important vocabulary words: asset, sensitive, sarcasm, winced, and stalked. Discover their definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, along with examples that illustrate their usage. Enhance your language skills and understand the nuances of these terms, from the value of an asset to the emotional depth of being sensitive. This guide will not only enrich your vocabulary but also improve your communication and comprehension skills.
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By: Jokhari Gorham Ms. Walker/ Ms. Wilson Block-4 6 Vocabulary Words
Asset • Definition- a useful and desirable thing or quality, a single item of ownership having exchange value • Synonym- treasure, blessing • Antonym- disadvantage, liability • I would never give away my phone, that is an asset.
Sensitive • Definition- readily or excessively affected by external agencies or influences, easily pained, or annoyed • Synonym- delicate, emotional • Antonyms- impassive, insensitive • Most girls get all sensitive when watching sad movies
Sarcasm • Definition- a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark • Synonym- mockery, irony • Antonym- flattery, kindness • I hate it when my brother uses sarcasm for no reason
Winced • Definition- to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start • Synonym- flinch, grovel • Antonym- bravery, come forward • Timmy winced when the Jack came out the box
Stalked • Definition- having a stalk or stem • Synonyms- approached, crept • Antonyms- lead, precede • The strange man stalked the pretty lady all the way to her house.
Nonchalantly • Definition- casually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved • Synonym- cool, collective • Antonym-unnerved, careless • He nonchalantly walked to the back of the store, and held the lit cigarette to his mouth.