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Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Untenable | That which cannot be defended |
| Abdicate | Give up, resign, as to abdicate a throne |
| Aberration | A departure from what is normal or typical |
| Abhor | To dislike intensely, loathe, despise |
| Benediction | To say or speak well of, hence a blessing |
| Benefactor | One who has given help, especially financial |
| Benevolent | An inclination to do good, kindliness |
| Benign | Good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant |
| Malefactor | An evildoer or criminal |
| Malignant | Having an evil influence, very harmful |
| Malediction | To say bad things, a curse |
| Malevolent | Wishing evil or harm to others |
| Malicious | To cause pain, injury, or distress to another |
| Supercillious | Thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty |
| Supersede | Replace, take the place of |
| Misanthrope | A person who hates or distrusts mankind |
| Miscreant | One who behaves criminally, an evildoer, a malefactor |
| Misnomer | Wrong name |
| Amicable | Pleasant, friendly |
| Amity | Peaceful, friendly relations |
| Amiable | Friendly, affable |
| Gregarious | Enjoying the company of groups, affable |
| Segregate | Separating into different groups |