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nemesis-bellicose
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Language - English
11th Grade
07/26/2010

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nemesis

 

Definition

one that inflicts retribution or vengeanceone

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Inimical
Definition

being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence<forces inimical to democracy>2 a : having the disposition of an enemy : hostile <inimical factions> b : reflecting or indicating hostility : unfriendly <his father's inimical glare>

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Enmity
Definition

positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will

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Pugilistic

Definition

or relating to pugilism or pugilists; "a pugilistic career"

The skill, practice, and sport of fighting with the fists; boxing

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Belligerent
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waging war; specifically : belonging to or recognized as a state at war and protected by and subject to the laws of war 2) inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness

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miffed
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to put into an ill humor : offend

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Animosity
Definition

ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude

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malice
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1 : desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another
2 : intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse

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bellicose
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favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars

 

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Antipathy
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–noun, plural -thies.

1. a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion.
2. an instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling.
3. an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike.
*aversion-a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy
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