Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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ambivalence the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation.
blasphemy disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God.
bromide a bland or trite remark or idea.
dilapidated fallen into ruin or decay.
disquiet lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness.
equilibrium a state of balance between two or more forces.
homogeneous having all parts of the same or a similar type.
inglorious bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable.
pessimism the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst.
preclude to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition.
presentiment an intuition or sense of something about to happen; foreboding.
reimburse to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred).
restive unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint.
salubrious favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome.
utilitarian of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness.