Vocab 3

Question 1

strong, angry disagreements between individuals or groups

Answer 1

strife
The strife between my parents that lasted several months was full of insults and bitter remarks.

Question 2

a dispute or disagreement

Answer 2

quarrel
Sarah and her brother would often get into quarrels about silly things.

Question 3

to increase something by adding to it

Answer 3

augment
To augment the size of the cake so that everyone could get a piece, they doubled the recipe.

Question 4

the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse

Answer 4

chastity
He made a vow of chastity, deciding he would live alone in the monastery forever.

Question 5

to blemish or disfigure; to damage

Answer 5

mar
The vandal marred the sculpture with spray paint before he was tackled by the security guard.

Question 6

permission to do something

Answer 6

consent
They gave their consent for their daughter to play on the team.

Question 7

easy to take in or understand

Answer 7

transparent
The car dealer was completely transparent about the terms of the lease, which made it easy for Lisa and Sam to make their decision.