20 Vocab Words Part 12

Question 1

out of keeping or proportion with.

Answer 1

Incommensurate

Question 2

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Answer 2

Ennui

Question 3

unfair; unjust.

Answer 3

Inequitable

Question 4

lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

Answer 4

Lackluster

Question 5

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

bravery in battle.

Answer 5

Prowess

Question 6

disliking humankind and avoiding human society.

Answer 6

Misanthropic

Question 7

regard with great respect; revere.

Answer 7

Venerate

Question 8

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Answer 8

Obstinate

Question 9

reprimand (someone) severely.

Answer 9

Castigate

Question 10

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Answer 10

Taciturn

Question 11

the ability to produce a desired or intended result.

Answer 11

Efficacy

Question 12

is defined as to become less thin or less dense, or to make or become more refined.

Answer 12

Rarefy

Question 13

in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Answer 13

Quiescent

Question 14

speak or act in an evasive way.

Answer 14

Prevaricate

Question 15

harsh criticism or censure.

the public disgrace arising from someone’s shameful conduct.

Answer 15

Opprobrium

Question 16

stop, close up, or obstruct (an opening, orifice, or passage).

Answer 16

Occlude

Question 17

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Answer 17

Obsequious

Question 18

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Answer 18

Mollify

Question 19

something that spreads or scatters.

Answer 19

Dispersive

Question 20

exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work.

Answer 20

Malinger