Vocabulary List #10

What is the meaning of the word refute?

• Feeling angry or frustrated by something that is unfair.

• To prove wrong by argument or evidence; to contradict.

• To have a harsh or painful effect.

• To be earlier in time, position, or importance.

His motivation _______ from his determination to live a better life.

What is a synonym for the word altruistic?

• selfish

• cheap

• unselfish

• to shock

Sarah had the _________ to refuse to copy from her friend's exam.

Match the following words to their synonyms.

• bitter

• resentful

• superficial/foolish

• jar

• to shock

• frivolous

There was a real sense of ___________ among the players when they won the championship.

Lola lived ________ to save money to support her children through college.

• foolish

• bitter

• frivolous

• frugally

What is the synonym for the word precede?

Bobby scowled ___________ at his boss when he didn't give him a raise.

John felt that buying starbucks often was ​ (a)   since he had an expensive coffee machine at home.

• frivolous
• frugal