Unit 4 Week 3 Benchmark Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does 'clenched' mean?

Back

Tightly closed or gripped.

Front

What does 'pitiful' mean?

Back

Evoking pity or sympathy.

Front

What does 'contorted' mean?

Back

Twisted or bent out of shape.

Front

What is a synonym for 'contorted'?

Back

Twisted.

Front

What is an antonym for 'grimace'?

Back

Smile.

Front

What does 'synonym' mean?

Back

A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

Front

What does 'antonym' mean?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Front

What is the meaning of 'evoking'?

Back

Bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.

Front

What does 'sympathy' mean?

Back

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Front

What does 'nervous' mean?

Back

Feeling anxious or worried.