lesson 6 Flashcards
animosity
feeling of ill will or resentment
hostility; antagonism; hatred
abrupt
occuring quickly and without warning
sudden, unexpected
Chaotic
in a state of chaos (utter confusion)
disordered; confused
cordial
warm and friendly
gracious; genial; amiable
dominate
exercise a commanding or guiding influence over
rule; control; govern
embarrassment
state of being embarrassed(made self- conscious, confused, and ill at ease)
discomfiture; confusion; perplexity
extinct
no longer existing
dead; defunct
gratify
give pleasure or satisfaction
pleas; delight; gladden
habituate
make (someone) used to something
accustom; acclimate
intricate
having many interrelated parts; difficult to understand
complex; complicated
lax
lacking in firmness or severity; not strict
carless; negligent
palpable
capable of being touched, felt, or perceived
tangible; noticeable; obvious
relent
become less severe, harsh, or strict
moderate; abate; yield
ruse
stratagem intended to deceive
trick; subterfuge; artifice
slovenly
having the habits of sloven (person negligent of neatness or cleanliness)
untidily; sloppy; slipshod
