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Essential Vocabulary: Understanding Obtrusive, Pander, and More

Enhance your vocabulary with this guide featuring key words such as "obtrusive," "pander," and "corrugated." Explore definitions, pronunciation, synonyms, and antonyms, alongside example sentences for context. From "precarious" to "economical," expand your linguistic repertoire while grasping the nuances of words that convey noticeable or subtle meanings. Perfect for students, writers, and language enthusiasts, this resource helps you understand how to use these terms effectively in conversation and writing.

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Essential Vocabulary: Understanding Obtrusive, Pander, and More

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  1. VOCAB 5 KATIE CHAK

  2. Obtrusive

  3. Pronunciation: |əbˈtro͞osiv, äb-| 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.

  4. Pander

  5. 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: cajole Antonym: anger Sentence: He was forced to pander to her every whim.

  6. Corrugated

  7. Pronunciation: |ˈkäNGgrəˌgāt| 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.

  8. Privy

  9. Pronunciation: |ˈprivē| 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.

  10. Marred

  11. Pronunciation: |mär| Meaning:impair the appearance of; disfigure Figure of speech:adj. Synonym:blight Antonym:aid Sentence:Bad diction marred the effectiveness of his speech.

  12. Parcel

  13. 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:bundle Antonym:none Sentence:There's a parcel and some letters for you.

  14. Tarrying

  15. Pronunciation: |ˈtarē| Meaning:stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place Figure of speech:v. Synonym:abide Antonym:advance Sentence:Long tarrying talks all thanks away.

  16. Tenor

  17. Pronunciation: |ˈtenər| 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.

  18. Precarious

  19. Pronunciation: |priˈke(ə)rēəs| Meaning:not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse Figure of speech:adj. Synonym:dangerous Antonym:certain Sentence:She is standing on a precarious ladder.

  20. Economical

  21. Pronunciation: |ˌekəˈnämikəl, ˌēkə-| 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.

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