STAAR Vocabulary Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
A hostile challenge
A
defiance
2
Q
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
A
despair
3
Q
intending to seek revenge or intended for revenge
A
vindictive
4
Q
successful ending of a struggle or contest
A
triumph
5
Q
a vague, unpleasant emotion in anticipation of misfortune
A
anxiety
6
Q
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
A
mourning
7
Q
depriving one of self-esteem
A
humiliation
8
Q
without awareness
A
unconsciously
9
Q
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss
A
sorrow
10
Q
having a strong desire for success or achievement
A
ambition
11
Q
cause someone to believe an untruth
A
deceive
12
Q
an open clash between opposing groups
A
conflict
13
Q
fearful expectation or anticipation; worry
A
apprehensive
14
Q
the rate at which workers must be replaced
A
turnover
15
Q
producing no result or effect; useless
A
futile
