Week 3 Vocabulary

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• To love deeply

• To regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

• To feel indifferent

• To be amused by

What is the meaning of "acute"?

• Chronic and long-lasting

• New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic

• Mild and insignificant

• Slow and steady

What does "bicker" mean?

• To engage in petty quarreling

• To have a serious debate

• To discuss calmly

• To agree wholeheartedly

What is "etiquette"?

• The art of persuasion

• The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group

• A set of rules for sports

• A type of dance

What does "foolhardy" mean?

• Wisely cautious

• Unwisely bold or daring

• Extremely intelligent

• Very careful

What is the meaning of "genial"?

• Cold and distant

• Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

• Angry and hostile

• Sad and gloomy

What does "imply" mean?

• To state explicitly

• To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

• To ignore completely

• To deny strongly

What is a "menace"?

• A friendly companion

• A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger

• A harmless object

• A peaceful place

What does "persevere" mean?

• To give up easily

• To keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough

• To start something new

• To change direction frequently

What does "ponder" mean?

• To ignore completely

• To consider carefully, reflect on

• To act without thinking

• To forget quickly