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