Unit 4 Week 3 Benchmark Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a synonym?

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

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What does 'grimace' mean?

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A grimace is a facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval.

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What does 'clenched' mean?

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Clenched means tightly closed or gripped.

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What does 'pitiful' mean?

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Pitiful means evoking pity or sympathy.

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What is the antonym of 'grimace'?

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The antonym of 'grimace' is 'smile'.

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What is the antonym of 'pitiful'?

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The antonym of 'pitiful' is 'commendable'.

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What is a synonym for 'clenched'?

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A synonym for 'clenched' is 'gripped'.

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What does 'evoking' mean?

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Evoking means bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.

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What does 'sympathy' mean?

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Sympathy means feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.