Quiz words Flashcards
Rationalize
Excuse , reason , justify
Infiltrate
Move in , penetrate
Denote
Indicate, refer to specifically
Deceptive
Misleading,hide the truth for an advantage
Insidious
Harmful, destructive in a gradual way
Exhilarate
Elate , invigorate, stimulate
Mandatory
Required,obligatory
Emulate
Excel , strive , copy
Deference
Honor, respect,courteous submission
Antonym
Opposite
Nominal
Very small, insignificant
Patricide
Act of killing one’s father
Extenuate
Lessen,ameliorate
Confer
Consult
Synonym
Same
Narcissism
Excessive love or admiration of oneself,conceit
Matricide
Act of killing one’s mother
Abhorrent
Disgusting or detestable
Adjunct
Assigned as a temporary status
Benefactor
One that gives aide
Prosecute
Bring before a court of law for trial .
Uncourth
Crude, undefined
Malign
Harmful,evil
Intervene
To come between in order to hinder
Taunting
Insulting language
Mannerism
Peculiarity of stye or action