<p>English 10 honors Vocab 6- WORD definition In a sentence Synonym Antonym Reminds me… Atrocious Utterly revolting; I have atrocious spelling or of very poor skills quality. Avert To turn away/aside He sped up to avert an in avoidance accident. Brandish To shake/wave (a She brandished a stick at weapon) in threat the dog. Chagrin Distress of mind Much to her chagrin, she caused by gained failed the test humiliation, despite cramming all night. disappointment or failure Dote To be excessive in She doted on her attention, fondness granddaughter, giving her or affection— toys and books every time usually used with she visited. on…to dote on Exasperate To cause irritation The criticism of his latest or annoyance, to movie exasperated his fans. anger or enrage Feign To pretend or fake I would never feign illness just to get out of a test. Flagrant Obviously Her flagrant disregard for offensive: the rules got her inconsistent with reprimanded a number of what is right times. Frivolous Of little weight or The frivolous lawsuit was importance, lacking dismissed but still cost in seriousness or taxpayer money. basis Imperative Necessary; not to be If you want a good grade, it avoided is imperative that you study. Proficient Well advanced in He became very proficient art, occupation, at computer programming. skill or knowledge Revert To come or go We reverted to the previous back, to return decision because it was more practical. Skirmish A minor fight or Skirmishes broke out dispute between revel groups. Taunt A sarcastic The bully taunted him until challenge or insult he gave in and fought. Wend To direct one’s We wended through the course or proceed narrow streets.</p>