8B Flashcards
(10 cards)
Hypothetical
adjective
of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis
speculative
Ignoble
adjective
not honorable in character or purpose.
shameful
Impugn
verb
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
challenge dispute
Intemperate
adjective
having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate.
excessive unrestrained
Odium
noun
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
abhorrence
Perfidy
noun
deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
treachery
Relegate
verb
consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
downgrade lower
Squeamish
adjective
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood.
nervous
Subservient
adjective
prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
less important
Susceptible
adjective
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
vulnerable open to