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 an antonym for 'pitiful'?

Back

Commendable.

Front

What does 'grimaced' mean?

Back

To make a facial expression of disgust or pain.

Front

What is the meaning of 'evoke'?

Back

To bring 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 'antonym' mean?

Back

A word that means the opposite of another word.

Front

What does 'expression' mean in the context of emotions?

Back

A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.

Front

What does 'nervous' mean?

Back

Feeling anxious or worried.