BSEP 192 Vocabulary - With 100% Correct Answers

BSEP 192 Vocabulary - With 100% Correct Answers Abashed Embarrassed, ill at ease, disconcerted Synonyms: humiliated, mortified, rattled, shaken up, shamed, upset Abyss Something very deep (usually a land feature), empty space Synonyms: bottomless pit, chasm, gorge, hollow, vast cavity, void Advisable Worthy of being recommended or suggested Synonyms: Appropriate, commendable, desirable, judicious, prudent, sensible, sound, suggested, wise Affluent Wealthy Synonyms: Loaded, opulent, prosperous, rich, stinking rich, upper class, upscale, well-to-do Affront An insult / to insult Synonyms: Abuse, backhanded compliment, discourtesy, and dignity, offense/offend, outrage, provocation/provoke, put-down, rudeness, slur Alcove A recess or small room opening off a larger room Synonyms: Bay, cubbyhole, cubicle, compartment, corner, cozy space, niche, nook Alleged Declared or stated without proof Synonyms: declared, doubtful, implied, so-called, professed, purported, questionable, suspect Allure Fascination, charm or appeal Synonyms: attraction, charisma, charm, enchantment, enticement, glamour, lure, seductiveness, temptation Amplify Increase in size or effect; to elaborate, expand on Synonyms: add to, augment, boost, broaden, enhance, enlarge, expand on, elaborate on, increase, intensify Antipathy A feeling of intense aversion, dislike, disgust, or hostility Synonyms: Abhorrent, animosity, antagonism, aversion, hatred, ill will, loathing, repugnance Antiquity Old object; ancient times Synonyms: antique, artifacts, relic, ruin; bygone days, times of old Applicable Applying to, appropriate Synonyms: Befitting, fitting, germane, pertinent, relevant, suitable, useful Arrogant Having exaggerated self-opinion Synonyms: bossy, bragging, cocky, conceited, egotistic, haughty, pompous, pretentious, vain Assertion A positive statement or declaration, often