Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Question 1

Placid

Answer 1

Adjective

Calm

Antonym: agitated

Question 2

Bemoan

Answer 2

Verb

Bewail, grieve, moan, weep

Antonym: celebrate. enjoy

Question 3

Haughty

Answer 3

Adjective

Arrogantly superior

Antonym: accepting, non-judgmental

Question 4

Non sequitur

Answer 4

Noun

An inference that does not follow from the premises

Antonym: connection, support

Question 5

Pernicious

Answer 5

Adjective

Very destructive or injorous

Antonym: kind, benevolent

Question 6

Diatribe

Answer 6

Noun

A forceful and bitter verbal attack

Antonym: peaceful conversation

Question 7

Demure

Answer 7

Adjective

Shy or modest

Antonym: obnoxious

Question 8

Ennui

Answer 8

Noun

Dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom

Antonym: enthusiasm

Question 9

Abhor

Answer 9

Verb

Loathe, detest

Antonym: love

Question 10

Replete

Answer 10

Adjective

Well supplied with something

Antonym: empty

Question 11

Debacle

Answer 11

Noun

Disaster, failure, rout

Antonym: success

Question 12

Contrite

Answer 12

Adjective

Apologetic, remorseful

Antonym: unapologetic

Question 13

Ubiquitous

Answer 13

Adjective

Existing or being everywhere at the same time

Antonym: scarce, rare

Question 14

Precursor

Answer 14

Noun

A person or thing that comes before another of similar

Antonym: follow up, next-in-line

Question 15

Anomaly

Answer 15

Noun

Something that deviates from what is expected or normal

Antonym: normal

Question 16

Temerity

Answer 16

Noun

Excessive or foolish boldness
audacity
Antonym: caution

Question 17

Sycophant

Answer 17

Noun

A servile flatterer/manipulator

Antonym: rebel

Question 18

Implacable

Answer 18

Adjective

Relentless, unyielding

Antonym: merciful, yielding