lesson 7 Flashcards
(20 cards)
apathy
indifference,lethargy,insensitivity,dispassion,coolness,disregard
appall
awestruck,shock,stunned,astonished,horrify,aghast,dismayed
asset
advantage,wealth,resource,benefit,treasure,distinction
cardinal
central,essential,fundamental,chief,primary,greatest,highest
exclusive
absolute,whole,private,fashionable,undivided,sole,licensed
fiasco
blunder,debacle,disaster,farce,breakdown,flop,disaster
fractious
recalcitrant,restive,unruly,disorderly,refractory,perverse
gusto
fervor,verve,relish,appreciation,zeal,zest
incapacitate
cripple,disable,disqualify,undermine,paralyze,hinder
invincible
bulletproof,impregnable,invulnerable,indomitable,insuperable
obsess
haunt,consume,dominate,infatuate,possess,beset,trouble
pernicious
damaging,dangerous,ruinous,deadly,malicious,hurtful,nefarious
perverse
contrary,contradictory,wicked,degenerate,delinquent, wrongheaded
qualm
anxiety,scruple,apprehension,reluctance,compunction,indecision
raze
demolish,extinguish,efface,overthrow,extirpate,overturn,destroy
resourceful
aggressive,quick-witted,capable,enterprising,ingenious,intelligent.
selfless
unselfish,altruistic,humanitarian,benevolent,chivalrous
stupefy
daze,astound,astonish,bemuse,bewilder,confuse,startle
taint
blemish,stigma,corrupt,disgrace,dishonor,smear,contaminate
unqualified
steadfast,unrestricted,unconditional,unmitigated,complete