Unit 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Crux
A
Latin
Cross
2
Q
Excruciating
A
Adj
Extremely painful; agonizing.
Syn:unbearable
Ant: Pleasant
3
Q
Crux
A
Noun
The most important or decisive point
Syn:essence
Ant:extra
4
Q
Crucial
A
Adj
Essential
5
Q
Dol
A
Latin
to feel pain,to grieve
Dolere
6
Q
Indolent
A
Adj.
Lazy
Syn:listless
Ant:robust
7
Q
Doleful
A
Adj
Sad;mournful
Syn:depressed
Ant: Cheerful
8
Q
Dolorous
A
Adj.
Mournful;gloomy
Syn:bleak
Ant:uplifting
9
Q
Acri
A
Latin
Sharp
Acer
10
Q
Acerbic
A
Adj.
Harsh and biting in tone
Syn:sharp
Ant:bland
11
Q
Acrid
A
Adj.
Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating
12
Q
Acrimonious
A
Adj.
Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Syn:Bitter
Ant:Civil
13
Q
Exacerbate
A
Verb
To make worse or more severe
Syn:aggravate
Ant:ease
14
Q
Ferv
A
Latin
To boil,be warm
Fervere
15
Q
Fervent
A
Adj.
Passionately excited or enthusiastic.
Syn:fiery
Ant:indifferent
