A-F Vocab 1

• 1. opposition in feeling
• 2 : settled aversion or dislike: distaste

• His well-known _______ to taxes.
• There has always been strong ______ between the two groups.
• The author's _________ and prejudices are obvious.

• 1. Pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
• 2 : having a pleasing appearance : not homely or plain

beautiful

A brood of _______ children that any parent would be proud to claim.

• 1. burdensome, troublesome
• 3. slow-moving : ponderous

• 1. in accordance with ones wishes
• 2. without restraint or limit

the body or enacting part of a statute

the limit, purpose or scope of a statute

the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention

The case is within the court's ___________

That question is outside my ____________.

The moral dilemmas of the early settlers are beyond the ____________ of this book.

being, involving, or doing professional and especially legal work donated especially for the public good.

an act of removing from a position or authority

a testifying especially before a court

declaration; specifically a testimony taking down in writing under oath

out-of-court testimony (or meeting in which this testimony is to take place) under oath and recorded by an authorized officer for later use in court.

an act or process of depositing

a distinguishing mark or emblem

knowledge, awareness (had no _____ of the situation)

notice, acknowledgment

jurisdiction, responsibility

antonym would be unfamiliarity

v. to reduce lessen

to assist, help, encourage, incite

She _____ the thief in his getaway

Did he ______ the commission of a crime?

to sneak away and hide

adj

moderate or sparing in consumption or diet.

friendly, amiable

n

gradual growth in size or amount

adj

being out of correct chronological order

adj

bad-tempered, irritable

adj

confused, bewildered

cheat or defraud

adj

indifferent, unconcerned

sophisticated

adj

complicated or intricate

characterized by intrigue or deviousness

n.

quickness, haste

secret

I took a _______ look.

adj

continuing, recurrent, habitual

v.

to surrender, give in

v.

to frustrate, confuse

one who has total power and rules brutally

to shower with excessive affection or attention

easily molded, stretched, or persuaded

hardship, threat

to spread widely

weakly decadent or effeminate

soft or delicate from or as if from a pampered existence

to shun, avoid

having discriminating taste, especially for food

imitate

vigor, enthusiasm

meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standars

silly, foolish

having a foul odor

to confuse, bewilder

n. one who holds trust

adj. having to do with confidence or trust, especially in legal capacity