A+ Vocab HW #1 Flashcards
1
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alleviate
A
make less severe
2
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ambivalent
A
having mixed feelings about something
3
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animosity
A
strong hostility
4
Q
benefactor
A
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
5
Q
castigate
A
reprimand someone severely
6
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celestial
A
positioned in or relating to the sky or outer space
7
Q
debase
A
reduce something in quality or value, degrade
8
Q
denounce
A
publicly declare to be wrong or evil
9
Q
disparage
A
regard or represent as being of little worth
10
Q
eulogize
A
praise highly in speech or writing
11
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fickle
A
changing frequently, unpredictable
12
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philanthropy
A
desire to promote the welfare of others
13
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upbraid
A
find fault with someone, scold
14
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versatile
A
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
15
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vilify
A
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
