10th vocab test 1

Match the following vocabulary words to the correct definition

• adversary

• hate; loathe

• abhor

• opponent; rival

• acost

• to leave hurriedly and in secret

• abscond

• refusing to be persuaded

• adamant

• approach & address someone boldly or aggressively

Match the following Vocabulary words to the correct definition.

• ameliorate

• to make something bad better

• arid

• having an abundance of wealth

• affluent

• able to use the left and right hand equally

• ambiguous

• extremely dry

• ambidextrous

• lacking clearness

Match the following

• articulate

• strict; sever in manner or appearance

• austere

• to speak clearly

• auspicious

• favorable; promising

• asinine

• silly; foolish

• assuage

• to calm

Match the following

• avenge

• hostile and aggressive

• cajole

• to inflict harm in an act of revenge

• benign

• gentle or kind; favorable

• belligerent

• noisy; energetic

• boisterous

• to persuade by flattering or making promises

Match the following

• contingent

• sincere or deep felt remorse

• contenious

• standing out to be clearly visible

• conspicuous

• think about; reflect

• contemplate

• causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

• contrition

• subject to chance