Vocabulary Review Flashcards
Compassionate; incapable of causing harm
Benign
To assert the contrary or opposite of
Contradict
Detestable; Unplesant
Abominable
Having or exhibiting hatred
Malevolent
Pleasantly calm or peaceful; Quiet
Placid
Hard to overcome or deal with
Formidable
Bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech
Acrimonious
Avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed
Eluded
A person shut off from the world; Someone living in seclusion
Recluse
Approached in a harsh manner; Assaulted
Accosted
A thorough searching; A close examination or inquiry
Scrutiny
Not clearly expressed; Hard to understand
Obscure
Cooperated in secret; Conspired
Connived
Reckless, offensive boldness
Temerity
To speak clearly and in distinct syllables
Articulate
Difficult or impossible to understand
Unfathomable
To persist in purpose, idea, or task
Persevere
Declare someone innocent
Acquit
Spotlessly clean and fresh
Unsullied
Goods that are illegally imported or exported
Contraband
Following immediately afterward
Ensuing
With conviction or force
Vehement
Pleasant; Good-natured; Friendly
Amiable
A thin surface layer
Veneer
Possessing connections, similarities
Analogous
Something given to make up for something else
Compensation
With great anger, hatred, or ill-will
Wrathfully
Secret or shifty; Sneaky
Furtive
Staggered; Stumbled
Lurched
Tactless; Bold
Brash
Distrustful of human nature
Cynical
Occurring or living naturally in an area
Indigenous
Hesitation
Apprehension