Chapter 2 Word List Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the handwritten Chapter 2 Word List notes.

advocate

n. a person who argues in favor of a position. v. argue in favor of a position.

advocacy

n. support of/agreement with a position.

Ambiguous

adj. unclear in meaning; confusing

ambivalent

adj. undecided; having opposing feelings simultaneously

benediction

n. a blessing; an utterance of good wishes

malediction

n. curse/slander

benefactor

n. one who provides help

benevolent

adj. generous; kind

malevolent

adj. evil; wishing harm

benign

adj. gentle; not harmful

burgeon

v. to expand; to flourish

complacent

adj. self-satisfied; overly pleased with oneself

congregate

v. to come together

congregation

n. membership of a house/worship

dextrous

adj. skillful; adroit

dexterity

n. skillful; adroit