Vocab Lesson 5

Indignation (n.) anger aroused by something unjust or unworthy Synonyms: offense, annoyance

Begrudge (v.) To be reluctant to give or allow Synonyms: resent, stint

Baseness (n.) The unworthiness of something with low values Synonyms: corruptness, immorality

Ineptness (n.) The awkwardness that results from having insufficient training Synonyms: incapability, incompetence

Calamity (n.) A great misfortune or disaster Synonyms: disaster or catastrophe

Blasphemous (adj.) Disrespectful toward what is held to be sacred Synonyms: sacrilegious, offensive

Contentious (adj.) Causing argument Synonyms: controversial, touchy

Contempt (n.) A feeling toward something regarded as vile or mean Synonyms: scorn, disdain

Effrontery (n.) Extreme boldness Synonyms: impudence, confidence

Reproach (v.) To find fault with Synonyms: reprimand, rebuke