Scholarship Vocab Lesson 6

Question 0

animosity

feeling of ill will or resentment

Answer 0

hostility, antagonism, hatred

Question 1

abrupt

occuring quickly and without warning

Answer 1

sudden, unexpected

Question 2

chaotic

in a state of chaos

Answer 2

disordered, confused

Question 3

cordial

warm and friendly

Answer 3

gracious, genial, amiable

Question 4

dominate

exercise a commanding or guiding influence over

Answer 4

rule, control, govern

Question 5

embarrassment

state of being embarrased

Answer 5

discomfiture, confusion, perplexity

Question 6

extinct

no longer existing

Answer 6

dead, defunct

Question 7

gratify

give pleasure or satisfaction to

Answer 7

please, delight, gladden

Question 8

habituate

make (someone) used to something

Answer 8

accustom, acclimate

Question 9

intricate

having many interrelated parts; diffucult to understand

Answer 9

complex, complicated

Question 10

lax

lacking in firmness or severity; not strict

Answer 10

careless, negligent

Question 11

palpable

capable of being touched, felt, or perceived

Answer 11

tangible, noticeable, obvious

Question 12

relent

become less severe, harsh, or strict

Answer 12

moderate, abate, yield

Question 13

ruse

stratagem inteded to deceive

Answer 13

trick, subterfuge, artifice

Question 14

slovenly

having the habits of a sloven

Answer 14

untidy sloppy, slipshod

Question 15

strife

vigorous or bitter disagreement

Answer 15

discord, conflict, fighting

Question 16

voracious

having a huge appetite

Answer 16

ravenous, insatiable

Question 17

wholesome

promoting health of body or mind

Answer 17

good, healthful, beneficial

Question 18

wily

full of williws

Answer 18

sly, crafty, cunning

Question 19

yearn

have a stong or desire or craving

Answer 19

long, pine, hunger