Group 1 Vocab

acerbic

sharp and forthright, typically in relation to speaking

exacerbate

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

acrimony

anger and bitterness: harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings

altruism

unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others - behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species

alienate

to cause to be estranged: to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed

alias

an assumed or additional name that a person sometimes uses - sometimes, specifically: a pseudonym

animosity

a strong feeling of dislike or hatred: I'll will or resentment tending toward active hostility: an antagonistic attitude

magnanimous

showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit - showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind

animate

possessing or characterized by life - full of life

antecedent

a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (Mary saw John and called to HIM) - a preceding event, condition, or clause

antiquated

outmoded or discredited by reason of age: old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted - obsolete

antediluvian

ridiculously old fashioned

misanthrope

a person who hates or distrusts humankind

philanthropy

goodwill to fellow members of the human race especially: active effort to promote human welfare - an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes

anthropomorphic

ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman things