200-250

Question 1

abate

Answer 1

to lessen in amount, intensity or strength

Question 2

decorum

Answer 2

polite behavior

Question 3

pretentious

Answer 3

claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved

Question 4

unwieldy

Answer 4

hard to handle or manage, esp. because of size or weight

Question 5

homely

Answer 5

unattractive, plain-looking

Question 6

impromptu

Answer 6

without presentation

Question 7

visceral

Answer 7

instinctive; relating to the internal organs

Question 8

staccato

Answer 8

composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds

Question 9

rue

Answer 9

to regret

Question 10

inveigle

Answer 10

to obtain by flattery

Question 11

behoove

Answer 11

to be necessary or proper for

Question 12

austere

Answer 12

stern or severe in appearance; without luxury

Question 13

inert

Answer 13

unable to move or respond; sluggish

Question 14

mnemonic

Answer 14

pertaining to or assisting the memory

Question 15

imposing

Answer 15

impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

Question 16

sully

Answer 16

to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

Question 17

insipid

Answer 17

uninteresting; having no flavor

Question 18

anachronism

Answer 18

something not belonging to a certain time period

Question 19

malady

Answer 19

a disease; illness; sickness

Question 20

camaraderie

Answer 20

loyalty; a warm, friendly feeling among members of a group

Question 21

exact

Answer 21

to demand and obtain by force or authority

Question 22

apex

Answer 22

the highest point

Question 23

inclement

Answer 23

harsh, severe usually weather

Question 24

vehement

Answer 24

forceful, furious

Question 25

rotund

Answer 25

rounded in figure; plump

Question 26

attest

Answer 26

to give evidence that something is true or genuine

Question 27

eddy

Answer 27

a current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current

Question 28

hamper

Answer 28

to keep from moving or acting freely

Question 29

momentous

Answer 29

of extreme importance

Question 30

ramification

Answer 30

a development or consequence

Question 31

antediluvian

Answer 31

very old; outdated

Question 32

precarious

Answer 32

dangerously insecure or unstable

Question 33

jar

Answer 33

to make a harsh sound; to shake by sudden impact

Question 34

subjugate

Answer 34

to bring under control, to conquer

Question 35

coalesce

Answer 35

to grow together; to merge into a single body

Question 36

draconian

Answer 36

extremely harsh and severe

Question 37

burnish

Answer 37

To polish

Question 38

vernacular

Answer 38

informal speech; native language