Conflict And Resolution

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective extremely angry or full of rage

  • The CEO was furious when he found out about the embezzlement scheme.
  • My mom was furious when she saw my report card.
  • I was so furious, I could have screamed.
  • The storm clouds gathered, dark and furious, ready to unleash their wrath.

noun a downfall caused by an inescapable agent

  • The detective considered the criminal to be his nemesis in the ongoing investigation.
  • I swear, that guy at work is my nemesis - he always tries to one-up me.
  • I can't stand that girl, she's like my high school nemesis all over again.
  • Procrastination is my biggest nemesis when it comes to productivity.

noun a person who rides roughshod over others

verb to treat someone or something in a harsh or oppressive manner

  • The new legislation ensures that no one can ride roughshod over the rights of minority groups.
  • Don't let him ride roughshod over your opinions, stand up for yourself.
  • She always tries to ride roughshod over everyone, it's so annoying.
  • The powerful corporation continues to ride roughshod over smaller businesses in the industry.

noun a feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

adjective causing annoyance, frustration, or worry

  • The constant delays in the project were a source of vexation for the team.
  • It's really starting to annoy me, all this vexation over such a small issue.
  • I'm so over this vexation, it's driving me crazy.
  • Her constant criticism was like a never-ending vexation on my soul.