Grade 10, List 5

antipathy

a feeling of intense dislike

boisterous

marked by exuberance and high spirits

cantankerous

having a difficult and contrary disposition

conformity

correspondence in form, type, or appearance

covet

wish, long, or crave for

discern

perceive, recognize, or detect

endear

make attractive or lovable

expedite

process fast and efficiently

fawning

attempting to win favor by flattery

hegemony

the dominance or leadership of one social group over others

intermittent

stopping and starting at irregular intervals

morbid

suggesting the horror of death and decay

odious

extremely repulsive or unpleasant

permeate

spread or diffuse through

prodigious

very impressive

far beyond what is usual

reprimand

an act or expression of criticism and censure

sojourn

a temporary stay

tractable

easily managed

unobtrusive

not undesirably noticeable

whimsical

indulging in or influenced by the imagination