1. Awe (Noun) Emotion Combining Dread and Wonder Charlie Was in Awe of His Uncle, a Professional
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VOCAB- WEEK 6
1. Awe (noun) Emotion combining dread and wonder
Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
Synonyms: veneration, amazement
2. Corrosive (adj) Bitingly sarcastic
The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
Synonyms: caustic, sardonic
3. Extol (verb) To praise highly
The statesman extolled the ambassador who single-handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
Synonyms: glorify, exalt
4. Inauspicious (adj) Not favorable
Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
Synonyms: ominous, portentous
5. Parity (noun) Equality
Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
Synonyms: sameness, equivalence