Scholarship Voc. Lesson 6

Question 0

animosity

Answer 0

feeling ill or resentment

syn. hostility, hatred

Question 1

abrupt

Answer 1

occuring quickly and without warning

syn. sudden unexpected

Question 2

chaotic

Answer 2

in a state of chaos

syn. disordered, confused

Question 3

cordial

Answer 3

warm and friendly

syn. gracious, genial

Question 4

dominate

Answer 4

exercise a commanding or guiding influence over

syn. rule, control

Question 5

embarrassment

Answer 5

state of being embarrassed

syn. confusion, discomfiture

Question 6

extinct

Answer 6

no longer existing

syn. dead, defunct

Question 7

gratify

Answer 7

give pleasure or satisfaction

syn. please, delight

Question 8

habituate

Answer 8

make used to something

syn. accustom, acclimate

Question 9

intricate

Answer 9

having many interrelated parts; difficult to understand

syn. complex, complicated

Question 10

lax

Answer 10

lacking in firmness or severity; not strict

syn. careless, negligent

Question 11

palpable

Answer 11

capable of being touched, felt, or perceived

syn. obvious, noticeable

Question 12

relent

Answer 12

become less severe, harsh, or strict

syn. moderate, yield

Question 13

ruse

Answer 13

stratagem intended to deceive

syn. trick, artifice

Question 14

slovenly

Answer 14

having the habits of a sloven (person negligent of neatness or cleanliness)
syn. untidy, sloppy

Question 15

strife

Answer 15

vigorous or bitter disagreement

syn. discord, conflict

Question 16

voracious

Answer 16

having a huge appetite

syn. ravenous, insatiable

Question 17

wholesome

Answer 17

promoting health of body or mind

syn. good, beneficial

Question 18

wily

Answer 18

full of wiles (deceitful tricks)

syn. sly, crafty

Question 19

yearn

Answer 19

having a strong desire or craving

syn. long, pine