Lesson Four Vocab Flashcards
1
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Hatred or hostility that is shown openly
A
Animosity
Syn: ill will
Ant: amiability
2
Q
The condition of being anonymous; unknown
A
Anonymity
3
Q
One who loves books
A
Bibliophile
Ant: bibliophobe
4
Q
To flow or fall back, as the tide does
A
Ebb
Syn: recede
An: increase, swell
5
Q
Highspirirted; lively
A
Effervescent
Syn: vivacious
Ant: saddened, sober
6
Q
Tending to avoid; hard to capture
A
Elusive
7
Q
Anyone or anything which seems to be the cause of someone’s downfall or defeat
A
Nemesis
Syn: rival
8
Q
Favoritism shown by people in high places to relatives or close friends
A
Nepotism
9
Q
Carefree and casually unconcerned or seeming so
A
Nonchalant
Syn: blasé
Ant: concerned, excitable
10
Q
The state of showing care or concern
A
Solicitude
Ant: unconcerned, indifference
