scholarship vocab lesson 7 Flashcards
indifference, lethargy, insensitivity, dispassion, coolness, disregard
apathy (n)
awestruck, shock, stunned, astonished, horrify, aghast, dismayed
appall (v)
advantage, wealth, resource, benefit, treasure, distinction
asset (n)
central, essential, fundamental, chief, primary, greatest, highest
cardinal (adj)
absolute, whole, private, fashionable, undivided, sole, licensed
exclusive (adj)
blunder, debacle, disaster, farce, breakdown, flop
flasco (n)
recalcitrant, restive, unruly, disorderly, refractory, perverse
fractious (adj)
fervor, verve, relish, appreciation, zeal, zest
gusto (n)
cripple, disable, disqualify, undermine, paralyze, hinder
incapacitate (v)
“bulletproof”, impregnable, invulnerable, indomitable, insuperable
invincible (adj)
haunt, consume, dominate, infatuate, possess, beset, trouble
obsess (v)
damaging, dangerous, ruinous, deadly, malicious, hurtful, nefarious
pernicious (adj)
contrary, contradictory, wicked, degenerate, delinquent, wrongheaded
perverse (adj)
anxiety, scruple, apprehension, reluctance, compunction, indecision
qualm (n)
demolish, extinguish, efface, overthrow, extirpate, overturn, destroy
raze (v)
aggressive, quick-witted, capable, enterprising, ingenious, intelligent
resourceful (adj)
unselfish, altruistic, humanitarian, benevolent, chivalrous
selfless (adj)
daze, astound, astonish, bemuse, bewilder, confuse, startle
stupefy (v)
blemish, stigma, corrupt, disgrace, dishonor, smear, contaminate
taint (v)
steadfast, unrestricted, unconditional, unmitigated, complete
unqualified (adj)
