Vocabulary Quizs 1-30

headway

• forward movement; onward

• backward movement; retreat

• lateral movement; sideway

• no movement; stagnation

quell

• overcome

• ignite

• provoke

• disperse

UNSIGHTLY

• unattractive

• beautiful

• charming

• appealing

DISDAIN

• a feeling of respect and admiration

• contempt; unworthy of one's respect

• a state of confusion or uncertainty

• a strong desire or craving

sociable

• friendly and pleasant

• shy and reserved

• angry and hostile

• quiet and introverted

adversary

• someone who offers opposition

• a close friend

• a neutral party

• a supporter

luminous

• dark and gloomy

• bright or radiant

• dim and dull

• colorless and transparent

MATERIALIZE

• disappear

• vanish

• appear

• fade away

exhilarating

• exciting or stimulating

• boring or dull

• thrilling or invigorating

• calm or relaxing

serenity

• the absence of mental stress or anxiety; peace

• a state of confusion and chaos

• a feeling of intense anger

• a condition of constant worry