12th Night - 3rd List

Question 1

Abhor

Answer 1

Find repugnant; to feel hatred for

ex: “every fiber within my being absolutely abhors pool parties”

Question 2

Approbation

Answer 2

Official acceptance or agreement

ex: “a plan that has won the approbation of the mayor”

Question 3

Beseech

Answer 3

Ask for or request earnestly; to beg for urgently or anxiously
ex: “to do that, Oliver had to beseech the states to take a stand and ratify the ERA”

Question 4

Bestow

Answer 4

Give as a gift; put to use

ex: “he had chosen to bestow his spare time to study”

Question 5

Capacity

Answer 5

The power to learn/retain knowledge; the maximum amount that can be contained
ex: “the large seating capacity”

Question 6

Chide

Answer 6

Scold or remind serverely or angrily; to disprove an action

ex: “the teacher had to chide the student who didn’t do their homework”

Question 7

Coffer

Answer 7

A chest especially for storing values; a recessed panel in a vault
ex: “put the money in the coffer”

Question 8

Commendation

Answer 8

A message expressing a favorable opinion; something (formal citation) that commands
ex: “their hardworking deserves a commendation”

Question 9

Compliment

Answer 9

A remark expressing praise and admiration; a formal act/expression of respect
ex: “the mayor paid him the compliment of escorting him”

Question 10

Conscience

Answer 10

Motivation deriving from ethical/moral principles; the feeling of guilt about something
ex: “a guilty conscience”

Question 11

Corruption

Answer 11

Moral perversions; dishonest proceeding or bribery

ex: “the bank had gone through corruption due to the dishonest employees”

Question 12

Courteous

Answer 12

Characterized by politeness and gracious good manner
ex: “in the subway train in Japan, when people are not necessarily in a food manners, they are nevertheless be courteous”

Question 13

Crave

Answer 13

Plead of ask for earnestly; to long for, want greatly

example: “to crave sweets, crave affections”

Question 14

Defy

Answer 14

Challenge; to challenge (a person) to do something that’s impossible
ex: “they wanted to defy him to jump off the bridge”

Question 15

Desirous

Answer 15

Having/ expressing an inclination to want something; having a wish/desire for
ex: “desirous of high political office”

Question 16

Entreat

Answer 16

Ask/request earnestly; to make a request or petition

ex: “the principal wanted to entreat the students by signing a petition about enforcing uniforms”

Question 17

Exasperate

Answer 17

Make furious; irritate to a high degree, annoy extremely

ex: “he was exasperated by the unreasonable delays in traffic”

Question 18

Favor

Answer 18

A feeling of positive regard; goodwill

ex: “to win the favor of the king”

Question 19

Grace

Answer 19

The free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; courteous goodwill
ex: “at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her”

Question 20

Grieve

Answer 20

Cause to feel sorrow; great sadness

ex: “she grieved over his death for nearly four years”

Question 21

Laudable

Answer 21

Worthy of high praise; praiseworthy, commendable

ex: “reorganizing the files was a laudable idea”

Question 22

Mercy

Answer 22

Leniency and compassion shown towards offenders; an act of kindness, compassion, favor
ex: “she had shown mercy towards her friends”

Question 23

Obstruction

Answer 23

The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage; something that obstructs (blocks, closes up w/an obstacle)
ex: “Obstructions for navigations”

Question 24

Prospect

Answer 24

The possibility of future success; the outlook for the future
ex: “good business prospects”

Question 25

Solicit

Answer 25

Make a petition for something desired; to entreat or petition
ex: “to solicit the committee for funds”

Question 26

Upbraid

Answer 26

Express criticism towards

ex: “have you come like all the rest to upbraid me for my harshness”

Question 27

Valor

Answer 27

Courage when facing danger; boldness or determination in facing great danger especially in battle with bravery
ex: “a medal for valor”

Question 28

Venerable

Answer 28

Profoundedly honored; impressive/interesting because age, antique appearance
ex: “venerable oak tree”

Question 29

Virtue

Answer 29

Particular moral excellence; moral excellence, righteous effective force
ex: “the virtue of knowing one’s moral weakness”

Question 30

Woo

Answer 30

Seek one’s favor; to seek to persuade, as to do something

ex: “one spinal solutions sales representative said he suspected Williams was using perks to woo surgeons