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Build Vocabulary 1
| Word | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| abomination: | an object or situation that causes displeasure | Some people view the sculpture as art while others see it as an _____. |
| enigmatic: | mysterious | His answer was an _____. |
| hypocrite: | someone who doesn’t practice what they preach | The _____ who criticize other people for not voting but who don't always vote themselves |
| livelihood: | the way in which someone makes a living | He claims he lost a source/means of _____ when he was injured. |
| madcap: | wild or reckless | it was a _____ [=zany] movie about a car race around the world |
| noticeable: | obvious, clear, visible | The spot on your shirt is very _____. |
| exodus: | the movement of a group of people to another place | The war caused a mass _____ of refugees. |
| balmy: | warm, comfortable. Used to describe weather conditions | It was a a_____ summer evening, so we sat out on the front porch. |
| aggressive: | angry | He started to get _____ and began to shout. |
| receipt: | the act of accepting something | The form should be completed and returned within 30 days of _____. |
| legible | capable of being read : clear enough to be read | The document is not _____. |
| belch | to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly | He _____ loudly, and his girlfriend said, “That's disgusting!” |