Vocabulary Quiz Flashcards
Telling something secret or personal to someone you trust not to tell anyone else.
confide
The feeling of being annoyed, especially when you can’t do anything to solve the problem.
exasperation
To anger someone enough to dislike you & become your enemy.
antagonize
To help find a solution between people having a dispute or argument.
mediate
Guessing about something based on uncertain information. Having an opinion without a lot of evidence to back it up.
conjecture
When people behave in a way that is cruel, evil, or deliberately harmful.
venomous
Another name for a backpack - a bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, & often made of canvas or other weatherproof material.
knapsack
The group of countries that fought against Hitler & Germany. Included the U.S., Great Britain, & Russia.
allies
Being able to judge or consider something fairly, without allowing your own feelings to influence you.
impartial
To accuse or blame someone for something, to the point where they feel ashamed.
reproach
A large group or mob of people - especially considered in a negative way.
horde
To save or preserve something before it is too late.
salvage
Strong feeling that somebody or something is ridiculous & not worth taking seriously. Often shown by laughing or making unkind remarks.
derision
Openly rude & not showing respect. Being impolite.
insolent
