20 Vocab Words Part 7

Question 1

1
: having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation
2
: energetic, vigorous
3
a : characteristic of or associated with men : masculine
b : having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
4
: masterful, forceful

Answer 1

Virile

Question 2

1
: the quality or state of being suited to the end in view : suitability, fitness
2
obsolete
a : haste, dispatch
b : an enterprise requiring haste or caution

Answer 2

Expediency

Question 3

1
\:  not dense :  rare 
2
\:  not thick :  slender 
3
a :  having little substance or strength :  flimsy, weak 
b :  shaky 2

Answer 3

Tenuous

Question 4

a :  to receive into the mind and retain 
b :  to assimilate or take into solution
3
a :  drink
b :  to take in or up

Answer 4

Imbibe

Question 5

weakness or weariness of body or mind

Answer 5

Languor

Question 6

1
: to attack the reputation of : defame
2
: to deny the importance or validity of : belittle

Answer 6

Denigrate

Question 7

1
: an allegation of doubtful value : pretext
2
: a claim or an effort to establish a claim
3
: a claim or right to attention or honor because of merit
4
: an aspiration or intention that may or may not reach fulfillment

Answer 7

Pretension

Question 8

careful not to offend or upset other people : having or showing tact

Answer 8

Tactful

Question 9

causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer; suggesting mourning.

Answer 9

Lugubrious

Question 10

to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)

Answer 10

Obviate

Question 11

serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit

Answer 11

Deterrent

Question 12

1
: to assault violently : beat, whip
2
: to attack verbally

Answer 12

Lambaste

Question 13

1
: to grant as a right or privilege
2
a : to accept as true, valid, or accurate
b (1) : to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly

Answer 13

Concede

Question 14

camphorated tincture of opium used especially to relieve pain

Answer 14

Paregoric

Question 15

very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification

Answer 15

Ravenous

Question 16

to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively —often used with in or to

Answer 16

Acquiesce

Question 17

lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force

Answer 17

Vapid

Question 18

1
: liable to be brought to account : answerable
a : capable of submission (as to judgment or test) : suited
c : willing

Answer 18

Amenable

Question 19

to grant as a right or privilege

to accept as true, valid, or accurate

to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly

Answer 19

Concede

Question 20

camphorated tincture of opium used especially to relieve pain

Answer 20

Paregoric