Repugnant riPUGnuhnt

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Repugnant(ri-PUG-nuhnt)

• By Katelyn Mitchell
• Mr. RiskoPeriod 2

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Definition and Forms

• Definition (Dictionary.com) Distasteful,
  loathsome, objectionable OR making opposite,
  adverse
• Repugnantly (adv)

This ant represents repugnant because it looks
very distasteful and loathsome
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Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms
• Loathsome
• Repellent
• Antagonistic

• Antonyms
• Agreeable
• Attractive
• Delightful

Barbie is the opposite of repugnant because she
always likes to look very attractive and
delightful.
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Sample Sentences

• Ricky is often considered repugnant, as he never
  takes a bath, has a horrible smell, and has a
  rude personality to boot.
• Alice is so repugnant she is never elected to be
  on committees, as she is contrary and argues with
  every suggestion.
• Everyone says that Eduardo fits every definition
  of repugnant, because he loves to argue as well
  as having horrible personal hygiene and a mean
  temper.

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Visual Rep.

• Elbridge Gerry was a repugnant member of the
  Constitutional Convention, because he was
  contrary and argued with everyone elses
  proposition.
• Pig-Pen is a very repugnant character because he
  is always dirty and smells horrible.

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Sources

• Dictionary.com
• Thesaurus.com
• Illustrated Word Smart
• http//www.bettsiv.com/gif/pigpen.gif
• http//www.philregalo.com/ProductImages/toys/barbi
  e/fairytopia_doll.gif
• www.biro-art.com
• http//teachpol.tcnj.edu/amer_pol_hist/fi/00000054
  .jpg