Advanced English Vocab: Language

Question 1

Aberration (vb.)

Answer 1

Departing from the right/normal course; deviation from the ordinary/usual type.

Question 2

Abhor (vb.)

Answer 2

To regard with extreme repugnance/aversion.

Question 3

Acquiesce (vb.)

Answer 3

To assent tacitly/comply silently/agree or consent without protest.

Question 4

Alacrity (n.)

Answer 4

Cheerful readiness/willingness; liveliness.

Question 5

Amiable (adj.)

Answer 5

Having pleasant/affable personal qualities; friendly.

Question 6

Appease (vb.)

Answer 6

To bring to a state of peace; pacify/soothe; satisfy or relieve.

Question 7

Arcane (adj.)

Answer 7

Known or understood by very few/mysterious, obscure, esoteric; secret.

Question 8

Avarice (n.)

Answer 8

Insatiable greed for riches/ miserly desire for financial gain.

Question 9

Brazen (adj.)

Answer 9

Shameless or impudent | Made of brass.

Question 10

Brusque (adj.)

Answer 10

Abrupt in manner; blunt/rough.

Question 11

Cajole (vb.)

Answer 11

To persuade by flattery; wheedle/coax.

Question 12

Callous (adj.)

Answer 12

Made hard; hardened | Insensitive, indifferent/unsympathetic.

Question 13

Candour (n.)

Answer 13

The quality of being open/honest; frankness; fairness/impartiality.

Question 14

Chide (vb.)

Answer 14

To express disapproval of; scold/reproach/harass; nag.

Question 15

Circumspect (adj.)

Answer 15

Watchful and discreet; well-considered.

Question 16

Clandestine (adj.)

Answer 16

Characterised/done in/executed with secrecy; for purposes of deception; surreptitious.

Question 17

Coerce (vb.)

Answer 17

To compel by force/intimidation/authority; to bring about using forms of compulsion.

Question 18

Coherent (adj.)

Answer 18

Logically connected/ consistent; having a natural agreement of parts/harmonious.

Question 19

Complacency (n.)

Answer 19

A feeling of quiet pleasure/security | Friendly civility/inclination to please.

Question 20

Confidant (n.)

Answer 20

A close friend/associate to whom secrets are discussed.