Scholarship vocabulary lesson 6

Question 1

Abrupt

Answer 1

Occurring quickly and without warning;sudden; unexpected

Question 2

Animosity

Answer 2

feeling of ill will or resentment; hostility; antagonism; hatred.

Question 3

Chaotic

Answer 3

in a state of chaos; disordered; confused.

Question 4

Cordial

Answer 4

warm and friendly; gracious; genial; amiable.

Question 5

Dominate

Answer 5

exercise a commanding or guiding influence over; rule; control; govern.

Question 6

Embarrassment

Answer 6

state of being embarrassed; discomfiture; confusion;perplexity

Question 7

Extinct

Answer 7

no longer existing; dead; defunct

Question 8

Gratify

Answer 8

give pleasure or satisfaction to; please; delight; gladden

Question 9

Habituate

Answer 9

make (Someone) used to something; accustom;acclimate

Question 10

Intricate

Answer 10

having many interrelated parts; difficult to understand; complex; complicated.

Question 11

Lax

Answer 11

lacking in firmness or severity; not strict; careless; negligent.

Question 12

Palpable

Answer 12

capable of being touched, felt, or perceived, tangible, noticeable,obvious

Question 13

Relent

Answer 13

become less severe, harsh, or strict; moderate; abate; yield.

Question 14

Ruse

Answer 14

stratagem intended to deceive; trick; subterfuge; artifice

Question 15

Slovenly

Answer 15

having the habits of sloven

Question 16

Strife

Answer 16

vigorous or bitter disagreement; discord; conflict; fighting

Question 17

Voracious

Answer 17

having a huge appetite; ravenous; insatiable

Question 18

Wholesome

Answer 18

promoting health of body or mind; good; healthful; beneficial

Question 19

Wily

Answer 19

full of wiles; sly; crafty; cunning

Question 20

Yearn

Answer 20

have a strong desire or craving; long; pine; hunger