Vocab Set- #1 Flashcards
1
Q
Ambivalent
A
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
2
Q
Aversion
A
Strong dislike
3
Q
Discern
A
Perceive or recognize
4
Q
Distain
A
To discolor
5
Q
Disparage
A
Represent as being of little worth
6
Q
Disparity
A
A great difference
7
Q
Embellish
A
make more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
8
Q
Engender
A
cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
9
Q
Innocuous
A
Not harmful
10
Q
Insipid
A
Lacking flavor
11
Q
Lament
A
A passionate expression of sorrow or grief
12
Q
Obscure
A
Not discovered or known about
13
Q
Ostentatious
A
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display
14
Q
Altruistic
A
Unselfish
15
Q
Prodigal
A
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
