Vocabulary in Context 1

to really hate

• abate
• abdicate
• aberration
• abhor

Which word means "showing little concern for others"?

• perverse

• austere

• abrasive

• reconcile

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

• adversary

• benefactor

• benevolent

• triumphant

In the spelling battle, Jon's _____ stood in front of the class and attempted crazy difficult words.

• adversary
• malleable
• dispel
• sabotage

easily obtained

• rueful
• accessible
• tangent
• plaintive

Synonyms of this word: Rough, Coarse, Harsh

• Bilk

• Covert

• abrasive

• renown

The boys absolutely _____ each other, so there is no point in trying to get them to talk. 

• optimistic
• dilemma
• distraught
• abhor

to recommend; to speak in favor of

• advocate

• efface

• ingrate

• intervene

• gist

Which is a synonym of advocate?

• doubt

• support

• admit

• escape

Hate is the perfect synonym of this word.

• abhor

• bigot

• counterfeit

• enfranchise

• hamper