List 3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
antipodes
n. directly opposite to
appall
v. cause shock or terrorize, greatly dismay or horrify
appeasement
n. to make calm or quiet
aptitude
n. natural ability or talent
adj. ability to do well in tests
ardor
n. extreme vigor or energy or enthusiasm, filled with zeal
arduous
adj. hard to accomplish or achieve
ascribe
v. to give credit to
aspire
v. to have ambition or strong desire
attribute
v. giving credit to
n. characteristics or qualities of a person or thing
avail
v. help, benefit
bandy
v. pass back and forth
bane
n. cause of ruin or trouble
bedlam
n. scene of uproar or confusion or chaos
befall
v. to happen to
belated
adj. late, happening after the time
Which word comes from the Latin and means to burn?
ardor
Which word also refers to a game similar to modern field hockey?
bandy
Which word comes from a root word that means to calm or soothe?
appeasement
What is the noun form of belated?
belatedness
Which 2 words on your list have similar meanings?
ascribe, attribute
Which word comes from the Greek and means with feet opposite?
antipodes
Which word is an antonym of indifference?
ardor
Which word is a synonym of downfall?
bane
How is availability related to the original word avail?
They both mean to use when needed or take advantage of