English Vocabulary 3 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Forte | Strong point Syn: Aptitude, talent, metier |
| Foible | Minor or amusing fault or weakness Syn: Defect, flaw, infirmity Rel: Quirk, idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, frailty |
| Precarious | Unsafe, risky, insecure Syn: Uncertain, hazardous, perilous Rel: Vulnerable, problematical, dubious |
| Jeopardize | Put in danger Syn: Endanger, risk, imperil |
| Catholic | Broad-minded, universal Syn: Broad, comprehensive, unbiased Rel: Cosmopolitan Con: Parochial, provincial |
| Philistine | An uncultured, materialistic person who is indifferent to hostile or artistic and intellectual activities Syn: Materialist, barbarian, boor Rel:Vulgarian, yahoo, ignoramus Con: Intellectual, intelligentsia, highbrow, connoisseur |
| Cupidity | Greed Syn: Graspingness, possessiveness, avarice Rel: Acquisitiveness, avariciousness, rapacity, rapaciousness, covetousness Con: Munificence, philanthropy, beneficence |
| Erotic | Pertaining to or arousing sexual desire Syn: Sexual, passionate, amatory Rel: Amorous, emotive, aphrodisiac, carnal, erogenous, libidinous Con: Chaste, celibate |
| Mesmerize | Hypnotize, fascinate Syn: Spellbind, captivate, enthrall |
| Martial | Warlike, military, pertaining to the armed forces Syn: Combative, militancy, bellicose Rel: Belligerent, pugnacious, truculent, contentious Con: Pacific, civil, conciliatory |
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