Advanced — Set 83

Set 83 of Advanced covers 5 words: conservative, indifferent, disobedient, hostile, unapologetic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. conservative · adjective/kənˈsərvədɪv/

   not being open to change and disliking/resisting change when it happens

   A conservative view of education means that kids are presented only with facts and not allowed to voice their own opinion.

   Synonyms: traditional, conventional

   Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘aiming to preserve’): from late Latin conservativus, from conservat- ‘conserved’, from the verb conservare (see conserve). Current senses date from the mid 19th century

2. indifferent · adjective/ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rənt/

   a person who is not concerned about an issue

   Being indifferent to the results of one's actions can demonstrate a high degree of contempt for other people.

   Synonyms: disinterested, unconcerned, uninvolved

   Origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘having no partiality for or against’): via Old French from Latin indifferent- ‘not making any difference’, from in- ‘not’ + different- ‘differing’ (see different)

3. disobedient · adjective/ˌdɪsəˈbidiənt/

   refusal to follow rules and often rebellion against them

   Curious children who always ask questions and are active can easily be misunderstood as disobedient, as they cannot easily follow instructions or rules.

   Synonyms: defiant, mischievous

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French desobedient, based on Latin oboedient- ‘obeying’ (see obedient)

4. hostile · adjective/ˈhɑstl/

   a person who is unfriendly towards others

   When controversial leaders visit a region, they might encounter a hostile reaction from the locals due to some negative perspectives towards the government.

   Synonyms: hateful, contentious, unfriendly, aggressive

   Origin: late 16th century: from French, or from Latin hostilis, from hostis ‘stranger, enemy’

5. unapologetic · adjective/ˌənəˌpɑləˈdʒɛdɪk/

   not feeling regretful about what you have done

   The novelist was unapologetic about his prejudice towards some social groups, and did not avoid using word that could impact them negatively in his novel.

   Synonyms: remorseless, unmerciful