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vocabulary 1
1 activity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Impact | It`s a strong effect of something |
| Estimate | Calculate approximately the value of something |
| Accessible | Able to be easily obtained or used |
| Consequence | The global warning it`s a ___________ from the pollution |
| Effects | A change which is a consequence of some cause |
| Reveal | The clouds were breaking up to ___________ a clear blue sky |
| Scarce | What is insufficient for the demand is? |
| Unsuitable | The display is ___________ for young children (not fitting) |
| Consumption | The action of using up a resource |
| Contain | He must ____________ his hatred(hold) |
| Absolve | To set free, release or discharge from obligations. |
| Adamant | She is so ____________ in her support against birth control. |
| Amiable | She is so friendly and gracious! Everyone agree that's she's the most ____________ person in the room. |
| Amoral | Not believing in or caring for morality and immorality |
| Animosity | She treats him with so much _______________ that no one believes that they were in a relationship. |
| Antagonist | An opponent or enemy; One who antagonize or stirs. |
| Eccentric | The recluse has become really ___________ over the years. |
| Encounter | I will ___________ with Andronicus. (Meet unexpectedly). |
| Epitome | A representative example; The best. |
| Malign | Don't be so mean and __________ with your sister! You must be nice to her. |
| Allusion | A passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication. |
| Altruistic | Unselfishly concerned for to the welfare of others. |
| Appease | To bring to a state of peace. |
| Arbitrary | Based on impulse; without rule or reason. |
| Assail | to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, etc.: |
| Banal | The architecture is, for the most part, _______. (devoid of freshness) |
| Euphemism | The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. |
| Mercenary | Working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal. |
| Syndrome | The pattern of symptoms that characterize or indicate a particular social condition. |
| Taint | A trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful. |
| Calamity | A great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury. |
| Comprehensive | Of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive. |
| Conventional | Conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste. |
| Flagrant | Notorious; scandalous. |
| Fluctuate | To change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: |
| Persevere | To persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty. |
| Ponder | To consider something deeply and thoroughly. |
| Rehabilitate | To restore to good condition. |
| Turmoil | A state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance. |
| Venture | An undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one. |
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