Lesson Seven (7 - Senior) Flashcards
(20 cards)
apathy (N)
indifference, lethargy, insensitivity, dispassion, coolness, disregard
appall (V)
awestruck, shock, stunned, astonished, horrify, aghast, dismayed
asset (N)
advantage, wealth, resource, benefit, treasure, distinction
cardinal (ADJ)
central, essential, fundamental, chief, primary, greatest, highest
exclusive (ADJ)
absolute, whole, private, fashionable, undivided, sole, licensed
fiasco (N)
blunder, debacle, disaster, farce, breakdown, flop, disaster
fractious (ADJ)
recalcitrant, restive, unruly, disorderly, refractory, perverse
gusto (N)
fervor, verve, relish, appreciation, zeal, zest
incapacitate (V)
cripple, disable, disqualify, undermine, paralyze, hinder
invincible (ADJ)
“bulletproof”, impregnable, invulnerable, indomitable, insuperable
obsess (V)
haunt, consume, dominate, infatuate, possess, beset, trouble
pernicious (ADJ)
damaging, dangerous, ruinous, deadly, malicious, hurtful, nefarious
perverse (ADJ)
contrary, contradictory, wicked, degenerate, delinquent, wrongheaded
qualm (N)
anxiety, scruple, apprehension, reluctance, compunction, indecision
raze (V)
demolish, extinguish, efface, overthrow, extirpate, overturn, destroy
resourceful (ADJ)
aggressive, quick-witted, capable, enterprising, ingenious, intelligent
selfless (ADJ)
unselfish, altruistic, humanitarian, benevolent, chivalrous
stupefy (V)
daze, astound, astonish, bemuse, bewilder, confuse, startle
taint (V)
blemish, stigma, corrupt, disgrace, dishonor, smear, contaminate
unqualified (ADJ)
steadfast, unrestricted, unconditional, unmitigated, complete
