Vocab 18

Question 1

Affront

Answer 1

To insult intentionally and openly

An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

Question 2

altercation

Answer 2

A noisy or intense quarrel

Question 3

Bellicose

Answer 3

Warlike manner or temperament; eager to fight; aggressive

Question 4

Breach

Answer 4

A break in friendly relations; an estrangement
A violation of law, an obligation, or a promise
To violate a law, an obligation, or a promise

Question 5

Contentious

Answer 5

Given to quarreling; argumentative

Involving or likely to cause argument; controversial

Question 6

Decimate

Answer 6

To destroy or kill a large part of a group

Question 7

Dissension

Answer 7

Difference of opinion; disagreement; discord

Question 8

Rancor

Answer 8

Bitter, long lasting resentment; deep seated ill will; enmity

Question 9

Retribution

Answer 9

Something justly deserved

Something given or demanded in repayment, especially as punishment or revenge

Question 10

Schism

Answer 10

A separation or division into opposing groups or factions, discord or discontent