lesson 4 Flashcards
alienate
disaffect disunite divorce separate estrange divide ignore
captivate
beguile hypnotize seduce fascinate charm intrigue mesmerize enthrall
current
modern contemporary prevailing present accepted vogue existent
discretion
caution judgment prudence foresight vigilance circumspection tact
drastic
desperate radial extreme harsh forceful extravagant
duplicate
imitate clone reproduce mirror counterfeit repro pirate
evacuate
abandon discharge displace vacate withdraw leave relinquish
forbearance
self-control abstinence endurance moderation patience tolerance
futile
hollow empty impractical fruitless unproductive trivial pointless vain
germane
pertinent apt apropos applicable relevant fitting suitable
mendacious
deceitful duplicitous dishonest untruthful fraudulent perfidious
pique
annoy provoke irritate bother peeve offend vex
ponder
consider contemplate speculate consider appraise evaluate
privation
hardship want disadvantage need deprivation poverty
quagmire
dilemma morass predicament impasse quandary difficult
shred
fragment scintilla trace particle scrap modicum
solemn
quiet impressive serious sacred earnest
spontaneous
unpremeditated impromptu extemporaneous instinctive impetuous
status
condition rank prestige standing position distinction
wrest
extort wring seize force squeeze