| A | B |
|---|
| antonym | a word that means the opposite of another word |
| concept | a general idea or understanding; a thought or notion |
| context | a general setting or situation |
| define | a. to state the meaning of b. to explain c. to make exact or specific |
| effective | producing a desired impression |
| repetition | the act or process of repeating |
| retain | to keep or hold in possession, use or memory |
| specialize | a. to train or work in one special area b. to deal or trade in one thing c. to adapt to a particular environment |
| synonym | a word with a meaning very close to that of another word |
| terminology | the special vocabulary of a particular trade, science or art; technical terms |
| badger | to pester especially with constant questions or protests |
| beastly | disagreeable; nasty or bad; aweful |
| horseplay | rowdy rough play |
| hound | to pursue without quitting |
| lionize | to look upon or treat a person as a celebrity |
| mammoth | of enormous size; gigantic |
| parrot | to repeat or imitate without meaning or understanding |
| pigheaded | stubborn, sometimes stupidly so |
| scapegoat | a person group or thing bearing blame for others |
| sheepish | embarrassed often in an apologetic way; meek like a sheep |
| fondness | a loving or affectionate feeling |
| fascinate | to capture and hold the interest and attention of |
| irk | to annoy or irritate |
| enchanting | very charming |
| recoil | to shrink back in fear or dislike |
| awe | a feeling of mixed wonder, fear and deep respect |
| detestable | deserving strong dislike, even hatred |
| rave | to speak wildly or with great enthusiasm |
| loathe | to dislike greatly or find repulsive |
| crave | to have a very strong desire or need for |
