Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 6 Flashcards
animosity: feeling of ill will or resentment
syn: hostility; antagonism; hatred
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abrupt: occurring quickly and without warning
syn: sudden; unexpected
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chaotic: in a state of chaos (utter confusion)
syn: disordered; confused
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cordial: warm and friendly
syn: gracious; genial; amiable
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dominate: exercise a commanding or guiding influence over
syn: rule; control; govern
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embarrassment: state of being embarrassed (made self-conscious, confused, and ill at ease)
syn: discomfiture; confusion; perplexity
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extinct: no longer existing
syn: dead; defunct
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gratify: give pleasure or satisfaction to
syn: please; delight; gladden
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habituate: make (someone) used to something
syn: accustom; acclimate
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intricate: having many interrelated parts; difficult to understand
syn: complex; complicated
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lax: lacking in firmness or severity; not strict
syn: careless; negligent
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palpable: capable of being touched, felt, or perceived
syn: tangible; noticeable; obvioius
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relent: become less severe, harsh, or strict
syn: moderate; abate; yield
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ruse: stratagem intended to deceive
syn: trick; subterfuge; artifice
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slovenly: having the habits of a sloven (person negligent of neatness or cleanliness)
syn: untidy; sloppy; slipshod
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strife: vigorous or bitter disagreement
syn: discord; conflict; fighting
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voracious: having a huge appetite
syn: ravenous; insatiable
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wholesome: promoting health of body or mind
syn: good; healthful; beneficial
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wily: full of wiles (deceitful tricks)
syn: sly; crafty; cunning
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yearn: have a strong desire or craving
syn: long; pine; hunger;
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