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Reading 0305 S02
Reading 0305 S02 Chapter 13 & 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| congenial | friendly Agreeabl or pleasant in character; sociable |
| flippant | Rude. Disrespectful and not serious enough |
| impasse | A deadlock. A situation with no way out; dead end |
| perception | A view. Insight or understanding gained through observation; impression |
| prompt | To allow. To urge into action; motivate |
| prone | A tending. Having a tendency; inclined (to do something) |
| rapport | A personal connection. Relationship, especially one that is close, trusting, or sympathetic |
| rationale | An explanation. The underlying reasons for something; logical basis |
| relentless | Nonstop. Persistent; continuous |
| relentless | Nonstop. Persistent; continuous |
| reprisal | Revenge. The paying back of one injury or bad deed with another |
| averse | opposed. Having a feeling of dislike or distaste for something |
| detract | To take away. To lessen what is admirable or worthwhile about something |
| disdain | Disrespect. An attitude or feeling of contempt; scorn |
| divulge | To tell. To reveal; make known |
| elation | Happiness. A feeling of great joy or pride |
| endow | To equip. To provide with a talent or quality |
| expulsion | Being forced out. The act or condition of being to leave |
| mortify | To shame. To humiliate or embarrass |
| Nullify | To cancel. To make legally ineffective; cancel |
| ominous | Threatening. Threatening harm or evil; menacing |