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Vocab Lists 1,2,3
5th Period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adamant | not giving; stubborn |
| Amiable | good-natured; friendly and pleasant |
| Antagonst | an opponent; one who opposes or competes |
| Encounter | a brief or an unexpected meeting |
| Malign | to make evil and often untrue statements about; speak evil of |
| Acclaim | great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval |
| Exploit | to use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of |
| Obsolete | no longer in use or practice; out of tree |
| Tangible | able to be touched; having form and matter |
| Terminate | to stop ; to bring to an end |
| Curt | rudely brief when speaking to someone |
| Demoralize | to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of |
| Retort | to reply especially, in a quick, sharp, or witty way |
| Wary | cautious; on one's guard |
| Zeal | enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm |