Lesson 6 Flashcards
animosity
syn; hostility, antagonism, hatred
feeling of ill will or resentment
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Abrupt
Syn: sudden unexpected
ocuring quickly and without warning
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chaotic
syn; disordered, confused
in a state of chaos
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cordial
syn: gracious; genial; amiable
warm and friendly
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dominate
syn: rule; control; govern
exercise a commanding or guiding influence over
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embarrassment
Syn: discomfiture; confusion; perplexity
state of being embarrassed (made self-conscious, confused, and ill at ease)
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extinct
Syn: dead; defunct
no longer existing
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gratify
Syn: please; delight; gladden
give pleasure or satisfaction to
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habituate
Syn: accustom; acclimate
make (someone) used to something
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intricate
Syn: complex; complicated
having many interrelated parts; difficult to understand
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Lax
Syn: careless; negligent
lacking in firmness of severity; not strict
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palpable
Syn: tangible; noticeable obvious
capable of being touched, felt, or perceived
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relent
Syn: moderate; abate; yield
become less severe, harsh, or strict
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ruse
Syn: trick; subterfuge; artifice
stratagem intended to deceive
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slovenly
Syn: untidy; sloppy; slipshod
having habits of a sloven (person negligent of neatness or cleanliness)
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strife
Syn.: discord; conflict; fighting
vigorous or bitter disagreement
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voracious
Syn.: ravenous; insatiable
having a huge appetite
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wholesome
Syn: good; beneficial; healthful
promoting health of body or mind
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wily
Syn: sly; crafty; cunning
full of wiles (deceitful tricks)
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yearn
Syn: long; pine; hunger
have a strong desire or craving
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