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eng wessk 9th L5-6

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TermDefinition
abyss a bottomless gulf or pit
antagonism an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
befuddled perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
compensate make up for shortcomings by exaggerating good qualities
conspire act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
creed any system of principles or beliefs
derogatory expressive of low opinion
disparity inequality or difference in some respect
equitable fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
harrowing causing extreme distress
impediment something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
industrious characterized by hard work and perseverance
infamous known widely and usually unfavorably
malign speak unfavorably about
perturb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
reciprocal concerning each of two or more persons or things
repentant feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
salutation an acknowledgment or expression of good will
surreal characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
vitality a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
allocate distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
apathetic showing little or no emotion or animation
begrudge be envious of or feel annoyance toward
composite consisting of separate interconnected parts
contempt lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
cynical believing the worst of human nature and motives
detract take away a part from; diminish
eloquent expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
erroneous containing or characterized by mistakes
giddy exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
implausible having a quality that provokes disbelief
inquisitive showing curiosity
lavish characterized by extravagance and profusion
myopic lacking foresight or scope
plausible apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
reconciliation the reestablishment of cordial relations
retaliate take revenge for a perceived wrong
solace the comfort felt when consoled in times of disappointment
transcend go beyond the scope or limits of
vivacious vigorous and animated
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