A List Vocabulary

Question 1

different from the usual; abnormal, unusual

Answer 1

aberrant

Question 2

to regard w/ extreme repugnance

Answer 2

abhor

Question 3

reject formally/solemnly/upon oath

Answer 3

abjure

Question 4

to end or cancel in a formal/official way; to fail to do what is required

Answer 4

abrogate

Question 5

causing irritations, very unpleasant; (particularly in regards to personality traits)

Answer 5

abrasive

Question 6

marked by restraint, esp. regarding food

Answer 6

abstemious

Question 7

hard to understand

Answer 7

abstruse

Question 8

to confront boldly, approach; (n.) greeting

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accost

Question 9

expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

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acerbic

Question 10

without a brain

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acerebral

Question 11

one who attends or follows; an altar attendant/public worshipper, aid, helper

Answer 11

acolyte

Question 12

the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

Answer 12

acumen

Question 13

excessive adoration/praise (sycophancy, blandishment, fawning, anticritics)

Answer 13

adulation

Question 14

protection, support, shield

Answer 14

aegis

Question 15

friendly and easy to talk to

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affable

Question 16

a sudden rush of divine or poetic inspiration; from Ltn, afflare– to breathe or blow on; inspiration itself means breathing in, use as noun

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afflatus

Question 17

with hand on hop and elbow bent outward

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akimbo

Question 18

similar or related

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akin

Question 19

cheerful readiness, promptness, willingness, liveliness, briskness

Answer 19

alacrity

Question 20

although, even if (conj.)

Answer 20

albeit

Question 21

to reduce the pain or trouble; make something less painful, difficult, or severe

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alleviate

Question 22

baldness

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alopecia

Question 23

existing before a war, esp. before US civil war

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antebellum

Question 24

very old, out of date, primitive

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antediluvian

Question 25

to attribute human form or attributes

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anthropomorphize

Question 26

entirely opposed; situated at opposite side of earth or moon

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anitpodal

Question 27

exact opposite of something or someone; state of two things that are directly opposite each other

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antithesis

Question 28

short phrase that expresses a tone or wise idea

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aphorism

Question 29

doubtful authorship or authenticity

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apocryphal

Question 30

secret, hidden; suggestive of strange and wonderful mysteries and powerful knowledge, possibly of a remote or obscure field, known and understood by only a few

Answer 30

arcane

Question 31

very difficult, very laborious

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arduous

Question 32

showing great attention, care, and effort

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assiduous

Question 33

absolute calm and tranquility; imperturbability; complete freedom from anxiety or strain

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ataraxia

Question 34

showing or suggesting that future success is likely

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auspicious

Question 35

group of people who develop new and often very surprising ideas in art, etc.; (adj.: new, cutting edge)

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avant-garde

Question 36

lit. in the manner of an uncle; benevolent, mildly paternal, gently jocular, mature and dignified

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avuncular

Question 37

self-evident, obvious, unquestionable

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axiomatic

Question 38

shortening a word as we speek (i.e.: ‘cuz)

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apheresis