Advanced Comp Vocab list 11

Question 1

Abbreviate

Answer 1

(v) to shorten by omitting letter, substituting shorter forms

Question 2

Appropriate

Answer 2

(Adj) belonging to or peculiar to a person

Question 3

Exclude

Answer 3

(v) to shut out from consideration

Question 4

Fanciful

Answer 4

(Adj) suggested by fancy ; imaginary

Question 5

Futile

Answer 5

Of no avail or effect; useless; hopeless

Question 6

Grudge

Answer 6

(n) a feeling of ill will or resentment

Question 7

inspire

Answer 7

(v) to fill or affect with a specified feeling, thought

Question 8

Majority

Answer 8

(n) the greater part or number

Question 9

Persevere

Answer 9

(v) To continue striving in spite of discouragements and difficulties

Question 10

Possess

Answer 10

(v) To occupy or hold

Question 11

Prejudice

Answer 11

(N) unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature

Question 12

Resolute

Answer 12

(adj) firm or determined

Question 13

Sneer

Answer 13

(N) a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt

Question 14

Unanimous

Answer 14

(ADJ) characterized by or showing complete agreement

Question 15

Unruly

Answer 15

(ADJ) not submissive to conforming to rule