Avid vocab

Question 0

Crypto

Answer 0

Hidden, or a secret.

Question 1

Con

Answer 1

Together, With, Jointly

Question 2

Em

Answer 2

Into, cover with, cause

Question 3

Ob

Answer 3

In the way, against

Question 4

Advocate

Answer 4

To speak or write in favor of support or urge by argument.

Question 5

Lethargic

Answer 5

Relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy. “Lazy”

Question 6

Scrutinize

Answer 6

To examine or inspect closely and throughly. Or to examine carefully.

Question 7

Malleable

Answer 7

Capable of being shaped by beat with a hammer without breaking. Or someone being bendable to a sudden situation.

Question 8

Halcyon

Answer 8

Mythical bird who nests at sea and calms the waves.

Question 9

Eloquent

Answer 9

Characterized by forceful & appropriate expression.

Question 10

Bucolic

Answer 10

One who tends cattle. (The leader of something)

Question 11

Muse

Answer 11

To become absorbed in a deep thought.

Question 12

Edify

Answer 12

To instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge.

Question 13

Sporadic

Answer 13

Occurring occasionally.

Question 14

Lament

Answer 14

To express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively.

Question 15

Superfluous

Answer 15

Exceeding what is sufficient or necessary/not needed.

Question 16

Articulate

Answer 16

1 a : divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : intelligible
b : able to speak
c : expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively ; also : expressed readily, clearly, or effectively

Question 17

Dogmatic

Answer 17

1 : characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts <a></a>

Question 18

Justify

Answer 18

1 a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable

Question 19

Refute

Answer 19

1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous

Question 20

Cajole

Answer 20

1 a : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
b : to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion
2 : to deceive with soothing words or false promises

Question 21

Corroborate

Answer 21

: to support with evidence or authority : make more certain

synonyms see confirm

Question 22

Dissent

Answer 22

1 : to withhold assent

2 : to differ in opinion

Question 23

Spurious

Answer 23

1 : of illegitimate birth : bastard
2 : outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities : false
3 a : of falsified or erroneously attributed origin : forged
b : of a deceitful nature or quality

Question 24

Benevolence

Answer 24

1 : disposition to do good
2 a : an act of kindness
b : a generous gift
3 : a compulsory levy by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative

Question 25

Altruistic

Answer 25

Inselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.

Question 26

Magnavimous

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1 : showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit

2 : showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind

Question 27

Philanthropy

Answer 27

1 : goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially : active effort to promote human welfare
2 a : an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes
b : an organization distributing or supported by funds set aside for humanitarian purposes

Question 28

Bombastic

Answer 28

Inflated speech with little meaning.

Question 29

Accolade

Answer 29

Praise

Question 30

Exculpate

Answer 30

Exonerate to clear of blame.

Question 31

Fortuitous

Answer 31

Happening by fortunate accident or chance rather than by design.

Question 32

Pervasive

Answer 32

Spread throughout every part.

Question 33

Vilify

Answer 33

Slander; gossiping

Question 34

Zealot

Answer 34

Fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal.

Question 35

Acumen

Answer 35

The ability to think clearly and make good decisions.