English III - List 1

to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

• abhor

• ambiguous

• conviction

• diligent

Sally ___ modern fashions, so she makes all of her own clothes by hand.

• irreverent

• intrepid

• timorous

• abhors

• formidable

to approach, stop, and speak to a person, to accuse of a crime

• leniency

• vault

• malicious

• culprit

• accost

Photographers are often accused of ________________ celebrities as they are always trying to get close enough for that perfect picture.

• Emanating
• Dire
• Accosting
• Impunity

Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties

• bipartisan

• bilateral

• bicameral

• bisect

Supported by members of the 2 major political parties.

• caucus

• bipartisan

• partisan

• uni-partisan

arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs

• insipid 
• dogmatic 
• abet 
• jaundiced 

The teacher was a _____individual who was quick to argue with anyone who challenged his opinion

• elusive

• ebb

• effervescent

• dogmatic

When the speaker asked for opinions from the audience, he was greeted with a _______ of critical remarks and angry questions.

• queue

• barrage

• terrain

• enigma

n. a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

• enigma
• infuriate
• motivate
• barrage