Sun-dried Vocabulary Cards

Striven

• To have made a great effort or tried very hard.

• To have given up easily.

• To have acted without thinking.

• To have succeeded effortlessly.

Insidious

• Gradually and subtly harmful or dangerous.

• Quickly and obviously harmful or dangerous.

• Easily recognizable and benign.

• Instantly beneficial and helpful.

Unromantic

• Lacking romantic appeal or character.

• Full of love and affection.

• Characterized by a strong emotional bond.

• Having a whimsical or fanciful nature.

Chaste

• Pure or modest in appearance or behavior.

• Excessively extravagant or showy.

• Lacking in moral integrity or virtue.

• Indifferent or apathetic towards others.

Aghast

• Filled with horror or shock.

• Overjoyed and excited.

• Calm and peaceful.

• Confused and uncertain.

Turban

• A head covering, often worn by people of certain cultures, made of cloth wrapped around the head.

• A head covering, often worn by people of certain cultures, made of cloth wrapped around the head.

• A style of hair bun commonly seen in Asian cultures.

• A ceremonial headdress worn by royalty.

Shrill

• A high-pitched and unpleasant sound.

• A high-pitched and unpleasant sound.

• A soft and melodic tune.

• A deep and resonant voice.

Contortionistic

• Pertaining to contortion or twisted, unnatural movements.

• Relating to a flexible and agile body.

• Describing a state of calm and relaxation.

• Referring to a rigid and inflexible posture.

Beatific

• Showing blissful happiness or joy.

• Exhibiting extreme sadness or despair.

• Demonstrating anger or frustration.

• Displaying indifference or apathy.

Grinned

• Smiled broadly, often in a self-satisfied or amused manner.

• Frowned deeply, showing displeasure.

• Gazed intently without expression.

• Chuckled softly, indicating mild amusement.