Unit 6 Vocabulary Practice

embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

• abashed
• articulate
• resolute
• genial

to be in, or to expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from

• defect
• purge
• articulate
• bask

withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

• bask
• abashed
• aloof
• anguish

a great mental suffering, distress, or pain; to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow

• forthright
• abashed
• anguish
• repercussion

to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together in a system; able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully

• articulate
• anguish
• premonition
• ostracize

Antonyms:

Tongue-tied, mumbled

• Articulate

• Anguish

• Repercussion

• Scapegoat

A few of the kids around here are nice, but most are distant and cold and ignore us, and some are just plain mean.

• aloof

• basking

• defects

• articulate

After he made the winning free throw in the state championship game, Cameron enjoyed ______________ in the admiration and appreciation of the Bronco fans.

• abashed

• basking

• articulating

• anguish

abashed means

• ashamed or embarrassed

• cool or distant

• pained or suffering

• warm or friendly

A look of ______ crossed the basketball player's face when he hurt his ankle.

• deflect

• anguish

• apparition

• intrigue