20 Vocab Words Part 18 Flashcards
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship, especially a resemblance in structure between animals, plants, or languages.
relationship, especially by marriage as opposed to blood ties.
Affinity
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
trembling motion.
Trepidation
a sad and depressed state; low spirits.
Dejection
(of a cow) make a characteristic deep sound.
low
prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
act in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something.
buy up (goods) in order to profit by an enhanced price.
Forestall
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime).
Abet
(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
Sedulous
French for cooking
Cuident
open to discussion or modification.
(of a document) able to be transferred or assigned to the legal ownership of another person.
of an obstacle or pathway) able to be traversed; passable.
Negotiable
provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
Substantiate
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.
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put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Implement
(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Stolid
noun
1.
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
2.
a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism.
Stoic
tending to obstruct or harm.
unfriendly; hostile.
Inimical
in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
Meticulously
