Term
Benevolent- adj
(be nev' e lent)
Ben- Well, Good |
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Definition
Kindly; favorable towards
A _____ neighbor put the runaway boy up for the night.
Syn: Humane Ant: Cold-Hearted |
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Benefactor-n
(ben' e fak ter)
Ben- Well, Good |
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Definition
A person who gives friendly aid
When the artist began to paint in a strange, new style, her usual _____ withdrew all financial support. |
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benign- adj
(be nin')
Ben- well, good |
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Definition
Causing no harm
Although police initially though the substance was a deadly chemical, the soon discovered it was totally _____. |
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Term
Accord- n
(e kord')
Cord- heart |
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Definition
Sameness of opinion; agreement
The leaders of the nation were in _____ on the necessity of a new budget, but no one could agree on how the money should be spent.
Syn: harmony Ant: strife |
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Discord- n
(dis' kord)
Cord- heart |
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Definition
Lack of agreement; disharmony
Although they tried to hide their disagreement, the _____ between the two teammates was obvious.
Syn: disunity |
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Cordial- adj
(kor' jel)
Cord- heart |
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Definition
Warmly friendly and polite
If Lean can't be _____ towards his ex-girlfriend, he shouldn't go to her party.
Syn: courteous Ant: Hostile |
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Animosity- n
(an e mas' e te)
Anim- spirit |
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Definition
Anger or hostility
Despite all the insults he had received, Aaron expressed no _____ towards anyone. |
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