Definitions
This definition, showing a prejudice or partiality in favor or against something, a group, or someone, that is usually viewed as unfair or unjust, describes the word ___.
Bias
Which term means a gradual weakening, a loss, or decay?
Attrition
Name ONE synonym for the word Reconcile.
Choose: accommodate, appease, assuage, conform, coordinate, or harmonize
What is the meaning of Quarrelsome?
Given to or characterized by quarreling or argumentative
How does the word Buoyancy compare to one's personality?
It means a very upbeat and cheerful outlook on life
The word that means to make someone or something feel much less confident is __.
Demoralize
What term means to draw out something that is hidden or reserved?
Elicit
In the spirit of friendliness, we have the vocabulary word Amicable. Name one synonym for this word.
Choose: cordial, civil, good-natured, courteous
What is the meaning for the word Rambunctious?
uncontrollably exuberant and boisterous behavior
When you compare dubious and arguable, what term comes to your mind?
Debatable
The word that means an obvious and usually big difference is __.
Disparity
What term means in the form of a cloud or a haze or that means hazy?
Nebulous
Another word that means the same as gawk is__.
Choose: gape, stare, ogle, peer, leer, mean-mug
What is the meaning for the word Bolster?
a person, group, or thing that provides structural support, or takes weight to provide help
When one compares the terms elucidate and interpret, both have a great deal in common with the term ___.
Decipher
The vocabulary word meaning to be arrogant, disdainful, or narcissistic is the word ___.
Haughty
This term means the ability to produce much fruit, foliage, or offspring that is present in large quantities.
Prolific
The opposite of this vocabulary word is safety, salvation, or endanger. What is this vocabulary word?
Jeopardy
What is the meaning for the word Rampart?
Rampart means a tall, thick defensive wall, embankment or barrier made of earthware used to enforce protection.
If one would compare the terms adversary and ally, it could be safe to say that the term ally is ____ to the term adversary.
Opposite/Antonym
The word that means an overwhelming outpouring of many things at once is ___.
Barrage
What term have we studied that is defined as being sardonic or one who is strongly pessimistic and rude?
Cynical
A synonym for these words:
1. Horrendous
2. Impromptu
3. Malinger
What is
1. horrible, dreadful, terrifying, frightening
2. spontaneous, unplanned, spur-of-the-moment
3.dodge, sham, loaf, lie, pretend
What are the two meanings for the word Quarry?
Of the two meanings, (1) a mine of gems/rocks (2) game or prey being pursued in a hunting expedition
The synonym Dissonance is for the vocabulary word __.
Screech