20 Vocab Words Part 10

Question 1

an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Answer 1

Acquistion

Question 2

unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

Answer 2

Impotent

Question 3

solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Answer 3

Abjure

Question 4

(of a monarch) renounce one’s throne.

Answer 4

Abdicate

Question 5

a rebuke, especially an official one.

Answer 5

Reprimand

Question 6

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.

Answer 6

Palatial

Question 7

covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging.

Answer 7

Expansive

Question 8

of, like, or decorated with chintz.

Answer 8

Chintzy

Question 9

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Answer 9

Garrulous

Question 10

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Answer 10

Propensity

Question 11

(of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.

Answer 11

Munificent

Question 12

fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

Answer 12

Intrepid

Question 13

increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Answer 13

Resurgent

Question 14

(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Answer 14

Unkempt

Question 15

(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.

Answer 15

Onerous

Question 16

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Answer 16

Torpor

Question 17

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

Answer 17

Abate

Question 18

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

Answer 18

Latent

Question 19

(of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state.

Answer 19

Coagulate

Question 20

a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Answer 20

Abeyance