Deck 4 Flashcards
animosity (n)
/ˌanɪˈmɒsɪti/
hatred, antagonism
Strong hostility
hostility (n)
/hɒˈstɪlɪti/
Hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition
hostile (adj)
/ˈhɒstʌɪl/
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
antagonism (n)
/anˈtaɡ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/
Active hostility or opposition
censorious (adj)
/sɛnˈsɔːrɪəs/
disapproving, critical
Severely critical of others
dichotomy (n)
/dʌɪˈkɒtəmi/
a division into two parts
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
extrapolate (v)
/ɪkˈstrapəleɪt/
extend, predict on the basis of known data
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
malady (n)
/ˈmalədi/
illness
A disease or ailment
ailment (n)
/ˈeɪlm(ə)nt/
An illness, typically a minor one
palpable (adj)
/ˈpalpəb(ə)l/
easily felt, easily perceived
- (Of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible
- Able to be touched or felt
scrutinize (v)
/ˈskruːtɪnʌɪz/
examine carefully
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
unfetter (v)
/ʌnˈfɛtə/
set free
Release from restraint or inhibition
