Vocab

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Abashed

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embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

Ex: When SpongeBob ripped his pants he was abashed.

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Anathema

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Something or someone that one vehemently, dislikes

Ex: Lying is anathema to her strong sense of honesty.

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Athwart

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from side to side of; across

Ex: The fallen tree lay athwart the path, blocking their progress.

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Benignantly

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serenely mild and kind

Ex: She benignantly smiled at me

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Cognizant

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Having knowledge or being aware of

Ex: You should be cognizant and aware of what's going on around you.

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Irreverent

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showing lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

Ex: She has an irreverent sense of humor.

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Proselyte

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a person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another.

Ex: He is a proselyte because he voted for a Republican last election but recently joined the democracy party.

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Venerable

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Ex: President Obama is a venerable man