Lesson 13 Flashcards
Aversion
A feeling of intense dislike or an unwillingness to do something
Antipathy
A feeling of strong, often active, dislike or opposition towards something or someone
Loathing
Intense hatred
Abhorrence
Intense disgust
Scorn
Lack of respect for something
Irritation
A feeling of being annoyed
Distress
A feeling of being extremely upset or worried
Alarm
A feeling of being very worried or frightened
Offhand
Showed a rude lack of interest in others
Officious
Too eager to tell others what to do
Ostentatious
Displaying wealth or possessions in a vulgar way
Pompous
Too formal and showing that you think that you are more important than other people
Pretentious
Tries to appear more serious or important than she is
Puerile
Silly and childish
Sloppy
Not taking care in the way you work