10th vocab test 1

Match the following vocabulary words to the correct definition

• acost

• to leave hurriedly and in secret

• abhor

• opponent; rival

• adversary

• approach & address someone boldly or aggressively

• adamant

• refusing to be persuaded

• abscond

• hate; loathe

Match the following Vocabulary words to the correct definition.

• ameliorate

• having an abundance of wealth

• ambidextrous

• able to use the left and right hand equally

• arid

• to make something bad better

• ambiguous

• extremely dry

• affluent

• lacking clearness

Match the following

• assuage

• silly; foolish

• articulate

• to calm

• austere

• to speak clearly

• auspicious

• favorable; promising

• asinine

• strict; sever in manner or appearance

Match the following

• boisterous

• to inflict harm in an act of revenge

• belligerent

• gentle or kind; favorable

• benign

• hostile and aggressive

• avenge

• to persuade by flattering or making promises

• cajole

• noisy; energetic

Match the following

• contenious

• sincere or deep felt remorse

• contemplate

• causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

• contrition

• subject to chance

• contingent

• standing out to be clearly visible

• conspicuous

• think about; reflect