Aujin's Voca 1

Question 1

Austere

• He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.
• My boss had an austere expression on ther face
• An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody.

Answer 1

adj. extremely plain
adj. stern and forbidding
adj. relating to self-denial

Question 2

Avid

Gerald is an avid soccer fan.

Answer 2

adj. eager; enthusiastic

Question 3

Brevity

The brevity of their time together made it all the more romatic.

Answer 3

n. the quality of being breif or terse

Question 4

civic

Voting is a civic duty.

Answer 4

adj. relating to the city or citizen

Question 5

Complement

This wine perfectly complements this platter
of gourmet cheese.

Answer 5

v. to make perfect or complete

Question 6

Corroborate

The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day.

Answer 6

v. to provide evidence to make more certain

Question 7

Eminent

Our town made news when the eminent magician came to perform at our local theater.

Answer 7

adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status

Question 8

Imprudent

Backpacking abroad can be fun, but don’t
be imprudent about money.

Answer 8

adj. not cautious or prudent; rash

Question 9

Melodramatic

The melodramatic play was well liked by the audience.

Answer 9

adj. extravagant or exaggerated (as of a melodrama)

Question 10

Opine

The new employee opined at the company
meeting.

Answer 10

v. to openly express an opinion

Question 11

Ornate

That ornate silverware must be worth
thousands of dollars!

Answer 11

adj. highly detailed and decorated

Question 12

Ramify

Cars ramified throughout the world in the
twentieth century.

Answer 12

v. to split into two or more branches

Question 13

Scrupulous

I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.

Answer 13

adj. paying great attention to detail

Question 14

Substantiate

It is important for scientists to substantiate their theories whenever possible.

Answer 14

v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts

Question 15

Underscore

Thls sentence seems to underscore the
overall meaning of the passage.

Answer 15

v. to emphasize or give additional weight to

Question 16

Viability

The viability of the solution is questionable.

Answer 16

n. ability to be done in a practical or useful way

Question 17

Reciprocate

Reciprocate

Answer 17

v. respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

Question 18

Imposition

Imposition

Answer 18

n. a situation in which someone expects another person to do something that they do not want to do or that is not convenient

Question 19

Bolster

If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.

Answer 19

v. to support, strengthen, or fortify

Question 20

Abate

As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated

Answer 20

v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

Question 21

Contend

The president contends that the US government will not negotiate with terrorists.

Answer 21

v. to maintain or assert (an opinion)

Question 22

Adept

Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.

Answer 22

adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)