Vocab #2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
Antagonist (n.)
A
opponent, particularly the opponent of a story’s protagonist
2
Q
Antipathy (n.)
A
dislike or aversion
3
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Arduous (adj.)
A
involving or requiring strenuous effort
4
Q
Arid (adj.)
A
dry
5
Q
Assiduous (adj.)
A
showing great care and perseverance
6
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Asylum (n.)
A
protection, sanctuary, a safe place
7
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Arbitrary (adj.)
A
random, based on whim
8
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Belligerent (adj.)
A
hostile and aggressive
9
Q
Benevolent (adj.)
A
kind
10
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Bolster (v.)
A
support or strengthen
11
Q
Bombastic (adj.)
A
inflated, but with little meaning
12
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Bovine (adj.)
A
cow-like
13
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Burgeoning (adj.)
A
growing rapidly
14
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Cacophony (n.)
A
harsh, discordant mixture of sounds