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Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Untenable | That which cannot be defended |
Abdicate | Give up, resign, as to abdicate a throne |
Aberration | A departure from what is normal or typical |
Abhor | To dislike intensely, loathe, despise |
Benediction | To say or speak well of, hence a blessing |
Benefactor | One who has given help, especially financial |
Benevolent | An inclination to do good, kindliness |
Benign | Good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant |
Malefactor | An evildoer or criminal |
Malignant | Having an evil influence, very harmful |
Malediction | To say bad things, a curse |
Malevolent | Wishing evil or harm to others |
Malicious | To cause pain, injury, or distress to another |
Supercillious | Thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty |
Supersede | Replace, take the place of |
Misanthrope | A person who hates or distrusts mankind |
Miscreant | One who behaves criminally, an evildoer, a malefactor |
Misnomer | Wrong name |
Amicable | Pleasant, friendly |
Amity | Peaceful, friendly relations |
Amiable | Friendly, affable |
Gregarious | Enjoying the company of groups, affable |
Segregate | Separating into different groups |