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Vocabulit #11
Question | Answer |
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a short saying that tells a truth; an adage | maxim |
the opposite | contrary |
to scold; to punish | chastise |
a feeling that something is not worth attention; scorn; dislike | disdain |
a thing that is demanded or compulsory; a stipulation | requirement |
a cause of pain or suffering; sorrow; misery | torment |
a person whom one owes money; a collector | creditor |
society-loving; friendly | gregarious |
a liking; a preference | penchant |
the ability to cope with a challenge; moral fiber; a spirit | mettle |