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Vocabulit #11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |