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Currents Ch. 6 Vocab
Ch. 6 Vocabulary Terms/Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACRIMONY (Noun) | A feeling of ill will and animosity; hostility |
| CONSOLE (Verb) | To give comfort; soothe |
| CONTEMPTUOUS (Adj.) | Feeling scorn or disdain; haughty |
| EXIGENT (Adj.) | 1.) In need of immediate aid or attention; pressing 2.) Needing a great deal of physical or mental effort; demanding |
| GRATIFY (Verb) | To give satisfaction or pleasure; please |
| PROVIDENT (Adj.) | Planning for the future; far-sighted |
| 1.) RAPTURE (Verb) 2.) RAPTURE (Noun) | 1.) To express strong approval in an emotional way 2.) A feeling of extreme ecstasy and joy |
| REVERT (Verb) | To return to a previous state of being or belief; to regress; to relapse |
| TREACHERY (Noun) | Violation of trust and faith; betrayal |
| UPROOT (Verb) | To force one or more individuals to leave a home; relocate |