Knowsys Vocabulary

Group 18

Group: 18172-

abductab dukt

VBAD

to kidnap

Most kidnappings occur when one parent abducts a child from the care of the childs legal guardian.

abduction, abductor

7th

Group: 18173_acrid a krid

A BAD

very sharp or bitter

The acrid smoke coming from the burning rubber tires burned our eyes and made our throats raw.

7th

acrid

Group: 18174_

BlatantThe meat was blatantly overpriced!

Group: 18175_

derogatoryde ra g tor e

A BADDetracting from the characters reputation

The derogatory comments repeated so frequently by the media damaged the candidates reputation. 7th

derogatory

Group: 18176- negligent ne gli jnt

ABAD

Guilty of neglect

Since the owner was negligent in maintaining the equipment in safe working condition, the equipment broke down. negligence

7th

Group: 18177-obnoxiousab nak shs

ABADoffensive

When Oscar became obnoxious and started yelling and cursing at people, the security guard led him away.

7th

Group: 18178-ruthlessruth ls

A BADCruel and without pity

The pack of wolves was so ruthless that it quickly killed all other predators that came into its territory.

7th

Group: 18179+devoutd vaut

A ReligionPious and religiousThe devout nun devoted her life to serving her God, her order, and her congregation.

7th

Group: 18180+ sacredsa kred AReligiondevoted to a religious purpose

The sanctuary inside the church is a sacred place to the people who worship there. 7th

Group: 18181+scrupulousskru py ls AReligionMoralThe scrupulous woman was honored for her morality and integrity. scruples, unscrupulous7th

Study!!You have a Group 18 quiz Friday.

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