Unit 7
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Unit 7

Subject – to cause to experience or do something

Relish – to enjoy

Malevolent – wishing harm to others

Horrify – to scare or terrify someone

Catastrophe – a disaster

Impressive – making a strong impact

Cram – to stuff into a small space

Deluge – a great flood or heavy downpour

Perceive – to experience with the senses

Supersede – to take the place of

Abhor – to hate or feel disgust for

Malady – a sickness or physical problem

Horrendous – terrible; dreadful

Dismal – gloomy; dreary

Horror – something that causes great fear

Dejected – sad; discouraged

Malice – the wish to harm another; ill will

Abject – hopeless; miserable

Objection – an argument against something

Malign – to say bad things about; to speak evil of

Blissful – full of or causing great happiness or joy

Clemency - mercy

Stunning – startling or irritated greatly

Detrimental - harmful

Ruthless – showing or having no pity

Exasperate – annoyed or irritated greatly

Commiserate – felt or expressed sympathy, sorrow, or pity

Fortitude – courage or strength of mind in a time of pain, danger, or bad times

Triumphant - victorious

      Laudable – deserving praise

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