Match the following vocabulary words to the correct definition

• adversary

• opponent; rival

• adamant

• refusing to be persuaded

• abhor

• hate; loathe

• abscond

• approach & address someone boldly or aggressively

• acost

• to leave hurriedly and in secret

Match the following Vocabulary words to the correct definition.

• ameliorate

• having an abundance of wealth

• ambidextrous

• lacking clearness

• arid

• able to use the left and right hand equally

• affluent

• extremely dry

• ambiguous

• to make something bad better

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• assuage

• to speak clearly

• asinine

• to calm

• articulate

• favorable; promising

• auspicious

• strict; sever in manner or appearance

• austere

• silly; foolish

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• belligerent

• hostile and aggressive

• avenge

• noisy; energetic

• cajole

• to inflict harm in an act of revenge

• benign

• gentle or kind; favorable

• boisterous

• to persuade by flattering or making promises

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• conspicuous

• think about; reflect

• contingent

• subject to chance

• contrition

• causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

• contenious

• standing out to be clearly visible

• contemplate

• sincere or deep felt remorse