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OMAM VOCAB
Adjective
A word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more detail about its characteristics
Ex: The girl has a big hat; The mottled bear went off to sleep.
Verb
A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
Ex: Jennifer walked to the store; The adult mollified the child.
Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in -ly; it provides information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens
Ex: She quickly ran to the bus; He imperiously chatted about his business plans.
Noun
A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. It serves as the subject or object in a sentence
Ex: I was filled with derision; The spoiled child sputtered in indignation.
Mottled (adjective)
marked with spots of different color
Lumbered (verb)
moved clumsily or heavily
Brusquely (adverb)
speaking in an abrupt, angry, or blunt manner
Imperiously (adverb)
in an arrogant or domineering way
Scoff (verb)
to make fun of; tease or ridicule (use with “at” – scoff at ______)
Mollified (verb)
soothed; calmed
Pugnacious (adjective)
quick to argue or fight
Gingerly (adverb)
very carefully
Plaintively (adverb)
in a sorrowful way; mournfully
Derision (noun)
ridicule; mockery
Bemused (adjective)
to be confused or puzzled
Mauled (verb)
badly injured or battered
Meager (adjective)
lacking in quantity or quality
Indignation (noun)
anger about an unfairness or injustice
Reprehensible (adjective)
highly unacceptable; deserving criticism
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