Vocabulary words for practice

Adverse

Working against someone or something

Affront

To insult or offend someone

Altruistic

Helping others without expecting anything in return

Animosity

Strong feeling of hatred or anger towards someone

Arduous

A task or activity that takes a lot of effort

Congenial

Suits someone or something

Astute

Quick to notice important details

Enigma

Something that is difficult to understand or explain

Candid

Honest and straightforward

Belligerent

Someone eager to fight

Hapless

Unlucky and unfortunate

Banal

Used too much so it’s boring or unoriginal

Conspicuous

Something you notice right away

Bolster

Support or strengthen

Contrite

Feeling or expressing sorrow or pain

Contrive

Make or come up with a plan

Mar

To make something imperfect

Meager

Lacking in amount, quality, and extent

Benign

Kind in attitude or manner

Abdicate

Give up power or duties

Adept

Having or showing knowledge

Adorn

To make something more attractive

Aggravate

Make worse

Alleviate

To provide relief from pain

Aloof

Distant, cold, or unfriendly