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eng wessk 9th L5-6
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |