Scholarship Voc. Lesson 6

Question 0

Animosity

Answer 0

feeling of ill will 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 (utter confusion)

SYN: disordered, confused

Question 3

Cordial

Answer 3

warm and friendly

SYN: genial, gracious

Question 4

Dominate

Answer 4

exercise a commanding or guiding influence over

SYN: rule, control

Question 5

Embarrassment

Answer 5

State of being embarrassed (made self-conscious, confused, and ill at ease)
SYN: discomfiture, confusion

Question 6

extinct

Answer 6

no longer existing

SYN: dead, defunct

Question 7

Gratify

Answer 7

give pleasure or satisfaction to

SYN: please, delight

Question 8

Habituate

Answer 8

make (someone) 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: tangible, 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, healthful

Question 18

Wily

Answer 18

full of wiles(deceitful tricks)

SYN: sly, crafty

Question 19

Yearn

Answer 19

Have a strong desire or craving

SYN: long, pine