Reading and study skills words , Reading and study skills

averse

adjective, opposed

detract

verb, to take away

disdain

noun, disrespect

divulge

verb, to tell

elation

noun, happiness

endow

verb, to equip

expulsion

noun, being forced out

mortify

verb, to shame

nullify

verb, to cancel

ominous

adjective, threatening

Benevolent

adjective, charitable

Lucrative

adjective, financially rewarding

Diversion

noun, a way to relax

Mandatory

verb, essential

Abstain

verb, to deny oneself

Affiliate

verb, to join

Agnostic

noun, one who feels we can't know if god exists

dissent

noun, opposition

Deficit

noun, a lack

Aspire

verb, to wish

proponent

noun, a supporter

prevalent

adjective, found frequently

quest

noun, A hunt

Traumatic

adjective, extremely upsetting

Extrovert

noun, a sociable person

Poignant

adjective, affecting the emotions

Conversely

adverb, in contrast

Charisma

noun, personal appeal

Contemporary

adjective, todays

Contend

verb, to declare

congenial

adjective, friendly

flippant

adjective, rude

impasse

noun, a deadlock

perception

noun, a view

prompt

verb, to encourage

prone

adjective, tending

rapport

noun, a personal connection

rationale

noun, an explanation

relentless

adjective, nonstop

reprisal

noun, revenge

commemorate

verb, to celebrate

complacent

adjective, too much at ease

consensus

noun, a majority view

deplete

verb, to use up

diligent

adjective, hard working

empathy

noun, a sympathetic understanding

menial

adjective, unskilled

niche

noun, a suitable place

transcend

verb, to go past

waive

verb, to give up