Word List #4 Quizs

Infamous

• Well known for some bad quality or deed.

• Famous for good deeds and qualities.

• Unknown and unrecognized by society.

• A person who is celebrated for their achievements.

Authentic

• Of undisputed origin; genuine.

• Fake or counterfeit.

• Uncertain or dubious.

• Commonplace or ordinary.

Ambiguous

• Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

• Clear and straightforward in meaning.

• Having a single, definite interpretation.

• Easily understood without confusion.

Prevail

• To be defeated by opposing forces.

• To prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.

• To remain neutral in a conflict.

• To surrender to the stronger party.

Impetuous

• Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

• Taking time to consider all options before acting.

• Being cautious and deliberate in decision-making.

• Acting in a calm and collected manner.

Relinquish

• Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

• To hold onto something tightly.

• To acquire or gain possession of something.

• To refuse to let go of an idea.

Encroach

• To intrude on a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right.

• To expand one's territory without permission.

• To respect someone's boundaries.

• To negotiate the terms of a contract.

Aesthetic

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

• Focused on scientific analysis and data interpretation.

• Related to physical strength and endurance.

• Emphasizing logical reasoning and critical thinking.

Distraught

• Deeply upset and agitated.

• Calm and collected.

• Joyful and carefree.

• Indifferent and unconcerned.

Heinous

• Utterly repulsive or wicked.

• Mildly unpleasant or annoying.

• Somewhat interesting or engaging.

• Completely ordinary and unremarkable.