vocab Flashcards
abhor
to dislike (someone or something) very much
affinity
a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests
a liking for or an attraction to something
a quality that makes people or things suited to each other
alacrity
a quick and cheerful readiness to do something
beguile
to trick or deceive (someone)
to attract or interest someone
chaste
abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse
without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained
egregious
conspicuous; (especially conspicuously bad); flagrant
engender
to be the source or cause of (something)
forbear
to choose not to do (something that you could do)
to avoid doing or saying (something)
iniquity
the quality of being unfair or evil
something that is unfair or evil
insolent
rude or impolite
having or showing a lack of respect for other people
lascivious
filled with or showing sexual desire
negligence
failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes
lack of normal care or attention
obsequious
too eager to help or obey someone important
odious
causing hatred or strong dislike
notorious
well-known or famous especially for something bad
