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Monkey’s Paw PPT Vocab

Absentminded (Adjective) � so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc. � Her absentminded attitude while driving caused an accident. �Syn. : daydreaming, distracted �Ant. : alert, observant

Aghast (Adjective) �filled with horror or shock. � When the news came out, the group was aghast! �Syn. : astonished, startled �Ant. : unsurprised

Amiably (Adverb) �in a friendly and pleasant manner. � During the assembly, everyone was talking amiably about their summer. �Syn. : kindly, benevolent �Ant. : unpleasantly, unwilling

Apathy (Noun) �lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. � The teenager’s apathetic attitude made completing homework difficult. �Syn. : indifferent, detached �Ant. : passion, caring

Apparel (Noun/ Verb) �(N. ) clothing �( V. ) clothe (someone) � The apparel of the toddler didn’t last long! �Syn. : Attire, Garment �Ant. : Undress, Bareness

Audible ( Adj. / Noun) �(Adj. ) able to be heard. �(N. ) a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage. �The baby’s audible crying told the parents that something was wrong. �Syn. : loud, clear, aural �Ant. : ambiguous, unheard

Averted (Verb) �turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). � She averted her eyes during the scary movie. �Syn. : avoid, deflect �Ant. : to stare

Compensation (Noun) �something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering. �After the accident, the injured driver received compensation for her suffering. �Syn. : benefit, bonus �Ant. : debt, hurt

Condole (Verb) � express sympathy for (someone); grieve with. � The priest came to condole the family after the bad news. �Syn. : Comfort, Soothe �Ant. : Agitate, Annoy

Credulity (Noun) �a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true � The credulity of the mouse believed the cheese in the trap was indeed for him. �Syn. : Loyal, Truth �Ant. : Disbelief, Disloyal

Hospitable (Adjective) � friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; (of an environment) pleasant and favorable for living in � Two hospitable brothers run the motel. �Syn. : Courteous, Neighborly �Ant. : Cold, Unsociable

Jar (Verb) �send a painful or damaging shock through (something, especially a part of the body); have an unpleasant, annoying, or disturbing effect � Each step during the earthquake jarred the man’s whole body. �Syn. : Disturb, Irritate � Ant. : Appease, Calm

Mutilate (Verb) �inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on; give serious pain or damage � The leg was badly mutilated during the accident �Syn. : Injure, Crush �Ant. : Heal, Cure

Oppressive (Adjective) �unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group � The dictator ruled the oppressive nation with a negative attitude. �Syn. : Brutal, Overbearing �Ant. : Gentle, Kind

Peril (Noun/ Verb) �(N. ) serious and immediate danger �(V. ) expose to danger; threaten � The family was in peril during the storm. �Syn. : Hazard, Jeopardy �Ant. : Protection, Safety

Presumptuous (Adjective) �(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate � I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice. �Syn. : Arrogant, Rude �Ant. : Neat, clean

Reverberate (Verb) �(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo � The sound of the baby cries reverberated throughout the whole apartment. �Syn. : Echo, React �Ant. : Quieten

Talisman (Noun) �an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck � The talisman has been in the family for multiple generations. �Syn. : lucky piece, juju �Ant. : curse, jinx

Torrent (Noun) �a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of (something, typically words or feelings) � The rain down poured in torrents, making driving dangerous. �Syn. : downpour, pour �Ant. : drip

Wont (Verb, Adj. , Noun) � (V. ) make or become accustomed � (Adj. )(of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed � (N. ) one's customary behavior in a particular situation � He was wont to wake up every morning at 5: 30 a. m. �Syn. : Inclined, Given �Ant. : Unlikely, Opposed