Disagreeable (adjective) Flashcards
unpleasant, objectionable, horrid (12 cards)
She was the most disagreeable-looking child
A negative sentence.
The word ‘agreeable’ is negative. refers to Mary Lennox’s behavior
A sour expression
A negative adjectival phrase
The word ‘sour’ is negative. It refers to Mary Lennox’s attitude. It is like milk when it is curdled—it could be bitter or bad tasting. The word is used metaphorically, as it usually refers to one’s sense of taste.
sickly
Adjective
The word is negative. Good use of the word ‘sickly’. It means ‘unhealthy’ as in poor health. It could also mean ‘weak’ or ‘frail’.
Tyrannical
Adjective
The word ‘tyrannical’ is negative.
It means somewhat of a bully
Selfish
Adjective
The word ‘selfish’ means ‘wrapped up in oneself’. It could mean also ‘thoughtless’ or ‘uncaring’.
Fretful
Adjective
The word is negative. It means ‘Unsettled’ ‘distressed’ ‘anxious’
Neglect
In this context, this word can mean ‘pay no attention to’ or ignore’ or ‘disregard.
Antonym - ‘care for’.
Puberty
Noun.
Antonym- senescence or ‘old age’
One’s teenage years, ‘an awkward stage in one’s life.
Transformation
Noun
Antonym - Stagnation
In this context, this word means ‘Changes in the maturing process’.
Self-discovery
Noun
Antonym - Unawareness
Recognize changes in one self.
Hormones
Noun
Substance produced by specialized cells in a living organism and carried in tissue fluids to regulate the action of specific cells or tissue.
Growth
A process of undergoing natural development.
