Vocabulary

to highlight; to give more importance to # emphasize

allowable or satisfactory # permissible

enthusiastic approval; applause # praise

to gain or come to possess # obtain

displeasing; objectionable or bad # unfavorable

able to be done, usually referring to something you can do without damage or loss # economical

making worse; annoying # irritating

to shake or move; to cause worry # disturb

something that makes life easier or more enjoyable # convenience

something that holds interest and is enjoyable # diversion

alike in some way # similar

to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study # examine

a slight bother; disturbing to a person # bothersome

to old to be presently useful; outmoded # old-fashioned

having a tendency to do something; likely # appropriately

very old; old-fashioned; no longer used # ancient

variety # selection

very surprising # astonishing

calling attention to; pleasing; creating interest; pretty # appealing

by itself; with no association # independent