10th vocab test 1

Match the following vocabulary words to the correct definition

• acost

• hate; loathe

• abscond

• approach & address someone boldly or aggressively

• abhor

• refusing to be persuaded

• adversary

• to leave hurriedly and in secret

• adamant

• opponent; rival

Match the following Vocabulary words to the correct definition.

• ambiguous

• extremely dry

• affluent

• lacking clearness

• ambidextrous

• having an abundance of wealth

• ameliorate

• able to use the left and right hand equally

• arid

• to make something bad better

Match the following

• articulate

• favorable; promising

• austere

• to calm

• asinine

• silly; foolish

• auspicious

• strict; sever in manner or appearance

• assuage

• to speak clearly

Match the following

• cajole

• to persuade by flattering or making promises

• avenge

• hostile and aggressive

• boisterous

• gentle or kind; favorable

• belligerent

• noisy; energetic

• benign

• to inflict harm in an act of revenge

Match the following

• conspicuous

• standing out to be clearly visible

• contrition

• causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

• contenious

• sincere or deep felt remorse

• contemplate

• subject to chance

• contingent

• think about; reflect