20 Vocab Words Part 17

Question 1

not allowing fluid to pass through.

unable to be affected by.

Answer 1

Impervious

Question 2

a plant, fungus, or microorganism that lives on dead or decaying organic matter.

Answer 2

Saprophyte

Question 3

involving or limited to basic principles.

relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form.

Answer 3

Rudimentary

Question 4

(of a network) like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting.

(of a system) intricate and confusing.

Answer 4

Labyrinthine

Question 5

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility.

the ability to produce many new ideas.

Answer 5

Fecundity

Question 6

a name or title.

the action of giving a name to a person or thing.

Answer 6

Appelation

Question 7

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Answer 7

Bucolic

Question 8

relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

(of food or drink) containing many calories and so likely to be fattening.

Answer 8

Calorific

Question 9

(of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping.

Answer 9

Panoramic

Question 10

openly disregard (a rule, law or convention).

mock; scoff.

Answer 10

Flout

Question 11

jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.

(of music) arranged in several parts of equal importance.

Answer 11

Concerted

Question 12

giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

provided or intended for students who are experiencing learning difficulties.

Answer 12

Remedial

Question 13

(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.

intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.

Answer 13

Convoluted

Question 14

enthusiastic or passionate.

burning; glowing.

Answer 14

Ardent

Question 15

refuse to accept or be associated with.

deny the truth or validity of.

refuse to fulfill or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt).

Answer 15

Repudiate

Question 16

(of a person) difficult to deal with; contrary.

Answer 16

Froward

Question 17

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

Answer 17

Dour

Question 18

the action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Answer 18

Amalgamation

Question 19

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute.

(of food or drink) having no inferior added substances; pure.

Answer 19

Unadulterated

Question 20

make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.

(in Christian belief) make (bread or wine) into the body or blood of Christ.

ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop.

Answer 20

Consecrated