voc set 2

​Thwart

​Definition:

to prevent someone from accomplishing something​

• Synonym: oppose, defeat, frustrate

• Antonym: assist, encourage, facilitate

​Contrary

​Definition: opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

​Synonym: opposed, antithesis, hostile

Antonym: agreeable, kind, conforming

​abdicate

​Definition: fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty).

​Synonym: forgo, relinquish, vacate

Antonym: continue, defend, remain

​malice

​Definition:

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.​

​Synonym: hostile, vengeful, animosity

Antonym: happiness, kindness, benevolent

​benevolent

​Definition: well meaning and kind

​Synonym: benign, caring, altruistic

Antonym: hateful, mean, malice

​heinous

​Definition:

(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.​

​Synonym: nefarious, vicious, hateful, malice

Antonym: delightful, benevolent, kind

Multiple Choice

Some students think Mrs. Knight has malice for assigning an essay.

What does malice mean?

• the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.​

• well meaning and kind

• utterly odious or wicked.

• to prevent someone from accomplishing something​