Unit 1 - List 1 Vocabulary Review

To get, receive, or earn something

• Justify

• Acquire

• Moral

• Ruthless

Disgusting and deeply upsetting

• Offensive

• Genial

• Ruthless

• Vindictive

To explain or give a good reason for

• Intrigue

• Acquire

• Justify

• Genial

Good and fair; acting in a way that shows goodness

• Ruthless

• Intriguing

• Vindictive

• Moral

Having or showing a desire for revenge

• Genial

• Moral

• Ruthless

• Vindictive

Answer explanation

When you happen upon scenarios and you're not sure if you should use the word, vindictive, or the word, ruthless, check if the scenario involves a person who is unable to forgive someone else. If that is the case, then you should most likely use the word, vindictive.

Cruel and unworried about causing pain to others.

• Justified

• Ruthless

• Offensive

• Vindictive

Answer explanation

Note: When using the word ruthless, it's usually used to directly describe a person. Example: Ellie didn't care if she embarrassed her coworkers, as she always wanted to be employee of the month. She was a ruthless woman.

The word, moral/immoral, on the other hand, is used to describe an action. Example: It is immoral to steal from those less fortunate.

To raise one's curiosity or interest

• Intrigue

• Justify

• Acquire

• Offend

Friendly, cheerful, and warm

• Moral

• Vindictive

• Genial

• Ruthless

The team _ three new players this year.

The teachers at SIFA are _ people, as most, if not all of them, are quite likable.