Vocab 10 Flashcards
Ambivalence
(noun): the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Synonym: doubt, hesitancy, uncertainty
Avail
(verb) : help or benefit
(noun) : use or benefit
Synonym: advantage, benefit, account
Equivalent
(adjective) : equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
(noun) : a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, etc.
Synonym: comparable, proportionate, corresponding
Evaluation
(noun): the making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment
Synonym: appraisal, estimate, judgement
Evince
(verb): reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
Synonym: attest, declare, demonstrate
Invalid
(noun) : a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury
(adjective) : not valid, null
Synonym: baseless, false, null
Invaluable
(adjective): extremely useful, indispensable
Synonym: priceless, helpful, valuable
Prevail
(verb): prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
Synonym: overcome, prove, triumph
Valedictory
(noun) : a farewell address
(adjective) : serving as a farewell
Synonym: final, goodbye, parting
Vanquish
(verb): defeat thoroughly
Synonym: conquer, crush, overpower