Deck 1

Question 1

Demure

Answer 1

If a person is reserved, modest, and shy, you can call them demure.

The boy was demure because he didn’t raise his hand often.

Question 2

Impartial

Answer 2

(remember the prefix im- means not, so not-partial)
If you have the tendency to treat everyone equally, fair and just then people may call you impartial.
The leader of a small group needs to be impartial when they divide up the work to do.

Question 3

Discourse

Answer 3

Written or spoken communication is called discourse.

The discourse on the television was vulgar.

Question 4

Amorphous

Answer 4

Not clearly defined shape; Unclassifiable.

An amorphous style of writing. An amorphous style of art.

Question 5

Antipathy

Answer 5

Feeling of dislike towards another person.

The two competitors had always had a strong antipathy towards one another.

Question 6

Admonish

Answer 6

To warn someone firmly.

She admonished him to eat any more chilly than he already had.

Question 7

Ambiguous

Answer 7

Having more than one meaning. ex: The question is rather ambiguous.

Unclear due to a choice between alternatives having not been made.

Question 8

Ambivalent

Answer 8

Unsure one way or the other.

America is ambivalent on whether to send ground troops back to Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS

Question 9

Animosity

Answer 9

Strong hatred towards another person.

The animosity between the two ex friends was growing.

Question 10

Aloof

Answer 10

Not involved with or friendly towards other people.

He was aloof from the rest of the baseball team.

Question 11

Annex

Answer 11

To add as an extra part; seize, conquer, take possession of.

In 1922 Ukraine was annexed by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Question 12

Altruism

Answer 12

To do good for others instead of ones self.

Many wonder whether giving is driven by altruism or self-centered motives.

Question 13

Aggrandize

Answer 13

To increase one’s power, or reputation.

Investors are often willing to cheat in order to aggrandize themselves.

Question 14

Allege

Answer 14

To claim or assert that someone had done something wrong.

He is alleged to have robbed a bank on January 1, 2014.

Question 15

Ascertain

Answer 15

To find out or determine.

Sherlock attempted to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Question 16

Accord

Answer 16

To give someone power or to be in agreement or harmony.

The boy had accorded his friend little notice.

The two sides, however, accorded on one point.

Question 17

Adamant

Answer 17

Refusing to be persuaded. If you are adamant you will not give up your point of view.

He was adamant during the debate

Question 18

Abdicate

Answer 18

To renounce one’s throne or fail to fulfill.

The governor should not abdicate from office because of the shortage of water.

Question 19

Jettison

Answer 19

To abandon or discard.

People are often forced to jettison certain behaviors while growing up to be able to fit in with societal norms.

Question 20

Clairvoyant

Answer 20

To have supernatural abilities. For example you are clairvoyant if you are able to see into the furture.

After seeing me move objects with my mind he described me as clairvoyant

Question 21

Frugal

Answer 21

Economical in regard to money or food.

He was a very frugal person come the holidays; he never gave gifts to anyone.

Question 22

Accolade

Answer 22

To acknowledge someone for their merit or success. To make someone distinct for what they have done.
The accolade of a visit from Warren Buffet delighted the boy.

Question 23

Burgeon

Answer 23

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; Thrive

Investors are eager for cash in Burgeoning markets.

Question 24

Recalcitrant

Answer 24

Having an uncooperative attitude towards people of authority.

My eighth grade science class is very recalcitrant.

Question 25

Aberration

Answer 25

An aberration is something that is different from the normal way; Anomaly.
The apparent aberration that some of the wealthiest people in the world work the least.

Question 26

Derelict

Answer 26

In a very poor condition as a result of neglecting.

A person dressed in trash could be described as derelict.

Question 27

Stymie

Answer 27

To prevent or hinder the process of; Thwart.

The changes must not be able to stymie the learning standards

Question 28

Sullied

Answer 28

To soil, stain, or tarnish.

She never sullied herself with Spanish.

Question 29

Taper

Answer 29

To diminish or reduce.

The coach of the swimming team tapered the workouts prior to the big meet.

Question 30

Vacillate

Answer 30

Alternate between two different opinions.

I always Vacillate on whether to be an investor or an entrepreneur.

Question 31

Tangible

Answer 31

Real, perceptible by touch.

The CEO wanted to redirect the company by setting very tangible goals for the next couple of months.

Question 32

Sporadic

Answer 32

occurring in irregular intervals or only in a few places.

His public appearances were sporadic due to his extreme shyness.

Question 33

Reticent

Answer 33

To not reveal your thoughts or feelings.

He was extremely reticent about his personal affairs.

Question 34

Pious

Answer 34

Religously devout; spiritual. If you are pious then it is very important to follow religious beliefs.

Some of my friends are very pious about their religion

Question 35

Uncouth

Answer 35

Uncivilized or uncultured; vulgar or crass.

I thought he would be less uncouth in public but I was wrong

Question 36

Wan

Answer 36

When she heard he dog got hit by the car her face went wan.

Pale

Question 37

Charismatic

Answer 37

The ability to influence others and talk your way out of things.

Leaders need lots of charisma to be able to maintain their position.