Vocab 26 Synonyms

(v.) to wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed

stubborn

(adj.) inclined to go against what is expected; stubborn; turned away from what is good and proper

stubborn

rebellious

bad-tempered and combative

(v.) to disown, reject, or deny the validity of

to deny responsibility for or connection with

renounce

(v.) to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate

involves playing cooperatively at first, then doing whatever the other player did in the previous period

The reversal of tonal relationships between a form and its background which occurs from one end of the form to another. Creates contrast and movement in a work.

recrimination

To respond critically or sarcastically

wordy

tediously wordy

using more words than necessary

redundant; circular

Our committee does not need any more help. We have a superabundance of helpers.

relent

memory

an object that keeps a memory of something alive

deep regret for doing something wrong

sincere regret or remorse

show of humble sorrow for wrongdoing

to show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did that was wrong

(n.) a person who switches to an opposing side or party

one who renounces a religious faith

a coward; a traitor

disloyal

(n.) an about-face; a complete reversal

to change one's behavior or mind abruptly and (often) apparently without reason

effect or result that follows later

repeated echoes of sound

a repayment; a deserved punishment

something given in return, compensation, or retaliation

something given in exchange or return for something else

to abolish

(v.) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void

revoke (an order).

(v.) to make valueless, take away all force or effect

(adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile

(adj.) able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful

to adjust to a difficult situation