Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Level E Unit 8 Animosity noun The animosity hatred that animals seem to show towards each other is really just a survival instinct On the other hand animosity antipathy between humans is often the result of stubbornness or a lack of selfawareness rather than su ID: 766634
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Sadlier-OxfordVocabulary Level E Unit #8
Animosity (noun) The animosity (hatred) that animals seem to show towards each other, is really just a survival instinct. On the other hand, animosity (antipathy) between humans is often the result of stubbornness or a lack of self-awareness rather than survival.
Apathy (noun) A = without Pathy = feeling I was very enthusiastic about the idea of including Moby Dick as a part of the 10th grade reading list, but the students responded with complete apathy (lack of feeling).
Apprehensive (adj.) It is hard for a person who feels apprehensive (worried) to hide the physical signs of that nervousness.
Commend (verb) The employee was hoping that his boss would commend (applaud, praise) him with a bonus rather than a couple of hours off.
Compatible (adj.) People can usually tell within the first couple of minutes of meeting someone if they are compatible (like-minded).
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Condolence (noun)When someone has lost a loved one, it is customary for friends and family to send condolences (sympathies) in the form of cards, flowers, food. The prefix “con” means with, so you are feeling sadness with that person when you send him condolences .
Consecrate (verb) Arlington National Cemetery is consecrated (hallowed) land, where many of our nation’s servicemen and women are buried . Making something sacred
Decrepit (adj.)When Jack Lelanne was almost 80 years old, he was far from decrepit (feeble/worn-out); he has more energy than many people half his age. Decrepit people often creep at a very slow pace
Deride (verb) When Nelson derides (ridicules) others, it is because he does not have high enough self-esteem to feel good about himself unless he puts others down. Rid icules
Ingenuous (adj.) Children are often more ingenuous (sincere) than adults because they do not think about what they are saying, they just say it. Genuine Do not confuse ingen uo us with ingen io us. Ingenuous = genuine, innocent, frank, candid Ingenious = smart, clever, resourceful
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Multifarious (adj.) The multifarious (various) ways that a single problem can be solved prove that there is rarely just one right answer to a complex question. many various
Obsolete (adj.) Most of the technology that was common 10 years ago has already become obsolete (out-of-date).
Omnivorous (adj.) Omnivorous animals will eat both vegetables and meat. Omni = all as in eating all types of foods
Parsimonious (adj.) The parsimonious child would only share one of her thousands of toys with her friend. This kid wouldn’t par t with any of his toys!
The restaurant would give its customers the most parsimonious portions; it was barely enough for an appetizer, let alone a whole meal! Par simonious (adj.) I hope this is only one par t of the meal because I am still hungry!
Quandary (noun) When a person finds a wallet with money and identification in it, whether or not to return both should not be a quandary (question) for anyone. Qu = Question
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Recalcitrant (adj.) The recalcitrant (stubborn) mule refused to move a single inch. The recalcitrant (stubborn) instructor refused to change his view despite the evidence that demonstrated. I had to recal l him ten times because he was so stubborn that he refused to answer. Recal
Reprisal (noun)Referees never see the initial punch or penalty, but they always catch the reprisal.
Reprisal (noun) A rep risal is when you repay someone for the wrong he did to you.
Revel (verb or noun)Seniors often revel (celebrate) in their accomplishments before they have actually graduated; it’s called “senioritis.”
Stultify (verb) An unusually hot day can stultify (stifle, stop) an entire part of the country. No one moves; everyone just try to stay cool. Stu nned or st opped in your tracks Stu
Suave (adj.)He looked suave (refined) in his tuxedo, but it was his cool, calm and collected demeanor is what really impressed people.
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