Review test 2

antipathy

a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

boisterous

(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

cantankerous

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

conformity

compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

covet

yearn to possess or have (something

discern

perceive or recognize (something).

endear

cause to be loved or liked

expedite

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

fawning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious.

hegemony

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

intermittent

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

morbid

characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

odious

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

permeate

spread throughout (something); pervade.

prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

reprimand

a rebuke, especially an official one

sojourn

a temporary stay

tractable

(of a person) easy to control or influence

unobtrusive

not conspicuous or attracting attention

whimsical

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.