Unit 8

animosity

strong dislike or hatred

apathy

lack of interest, feeling, or concern

apprehensive

worried or fearful about sth that may happen

commend

to praise or recommend as worthy

condolence

expression of sympathy for someone’s loss

consecrate

to make sth holy or dedicate it to a sacred purpose

decrepit

old and weak; worn out because of age or neglect

deride

to mock or make fun of someone or sth

ingenuous

innocent, open, and sincere; not hiding what one thinks

multifarious

having many different parts, types, or forms

obsolete

no longer in use; out of date

omnivorous

eating both plants and animals; having wide interests

parsimonious

very unwilling to spend money; extremely stingy

quandary

a difficult situation where one must choose but doesn’t know what to do

recalcitrant

refusing to follow rules or authority

reprisal

a punishment or attack in return for an injury or wrong

revel

to enjoy sth very much, often in a lively or noisy way

stultify

to make sth useless or dull; to weaken or slow down

suave

smooth, polite, and charming (often in a way that seems practiced)