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