Lesson 7 and 8 Vocabulary Words

Question 1

abstain

Answer 1

to not do something by choice

Question 2

acknowledge

Answer 2

to admit the truth, existence, or reality of something

Question 3

advocate

Answer 3

to recommend; to write or speak in favor of a cause

Question 4

coalition

Answer 4

an alliance of people; parties or nations

Question 5

conform

Answer 5

to follow rules or customs

Question 6

invalid

Answer 6

not effective or legal

Question 7

justify

Answer 7

to demonstrate that something is right or fair; to defend with reasons

Question 8

sanction

Answer 8

to permit or approve of an action

Question 9

underlie

Answer 9

to provide a basis of support

Question 10

uphold

Answer 10

to maintain or support in the face of possible opposition

Question 11

bliss

Answer 11

extreme joy, leading to contentment

Question 12

compassion

Answer 12

the feeling of sharing the suffering of another

Question 13

dismay

Answer 13

to discourage; to upset, a sudden off of courage or confidence

Question 14

ecstatic

Answer 14

overwhelmingly joyful ; intensely delighted

Question 15

endear

Answer 15

to inspire friendly; affectionate feelings; to cause to be liked

Question 16

exasperate

Answer 16

to annoy greatly; to aggravate or irritate; to anger

Question 17

forlorn

Answer 17

lonely; abandoned; sad

Question 18

somber

Answer 18

dark; gloomy

Question 19

sullen

Answer 19

bad-tempered in a quite, gloomy way;sulky

Question 20

wretched

Answer 20

miserable; dreadful