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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| untenable | that which cannot be defended |
| abdicate | give up, resign, as to abdicate a throne |
| aberration | a departure from what is normal or typical |
| abhor | to dislike intensely, loathe, despise |
| benediction | to say or speak well of, hence a blessing |
| benefactor | one who has given help, especially financial |
| benevolent | an inclination to do good, kindliness |
| benign | good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant |
| malefactor | an evildoer or criminal |
| malignant | having an evil influence, very harmful |
| malediction | to say bad things, a curse |
| malevolent | wishing evil or harm to others |
| malicious | to cause pain, injury, or distress to another |
| supercilious | thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty |
| supersede | replace, take the place of |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts mankind |
| miscreant | one who behaves criminally, an evildoer, a malefactor |
| misnomer | wrong name |
| amicable | pleasant, friendly |
| amity | peaceful, friendly relations |
| amiable | friendly, affable |
| gregarious | enjoying the company of groups |
| segregate | separating into different groups |