U.S. History Vocabulary Week 6
Adversary Noun Definition: an opponent or foe Synonym: enemy Antonym: ally
Alleviate Adjective Definition: to make easier or lessen Synonym: mitigate Antonym: aggravate
Altruistic Adjective Definition: devoted to the welfare of others Synonym: charitable Antonym: selfish
Chattel noun Definition: personal property Synonym: a possession, belonging Antonym: n/a
Complicity verb Definition: involved in wrong doing Synonym: accomplice, abetting Antonym: uninvolved
Docile adjective Definition: calm Synonym: easygoing Antonym: uncooperative
Empathy noun Definition: identifying with the thoughts and feelings of another. Synonym: compassion Antonym: indifferent
Menial adjective Definition: lowly or degrading Synonym: unskilled Antonym: skilled
Tumultuous adjective Definition: disorderly Synonym: riotous Antonym: peaceful
Satire verb Definition: using sarcasm to ridicule Synonym: mockery, parody Antonym: seriouness